Tag Archives: Chicago budget

CN December 12, 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Ken

The National Rifle Association has conferred its “Expert Rating” on Andrew Patner for his shooting expertise, so who better to weigh in on the Concealed Carry flap? Well, he did get his rating at Camp Minocqua in 1973, and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Ald. Ed Burke, Andrew Patner, Anita Alvarez, Arthur Hill, Chicago budget, Chicago Sun-Times, Donne Trotter, electronic billboards, Mark Brown, Mick Dumke, Rahm Emanuel, Richard M. Daley, RJ Vanecko, union janitors at O'Hare, WFMT | Leave a comment

CN October 11, 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Ken

Mayor Emanuel has released his 2014 budget, and, despite the fact that there was vey little traditional community input beforehand, it has been accepted so far with relatively little criticism. In fact, editorials in the dailies were fairly positive, acknowledging … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Cheryl Corley, Chicago budget, Chicago Community trust, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago police, CMW, NPR, Rahm Emanuel, speeding cameras, The New News, Thom Clark | Leave a comment

CN May 24, 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ken

When Alex Holt assumed her duties as Rahm Emanuel’s new budget director, she faced what she calls a “structural deficit”. That refers to a built-in, never-ending and rapidly escalating difference between the City’s revenue and expenditures. And this wasn’t simply … Continue reading →