Tag Archives: Thom Clark

CN March 21, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Ken

Well, it’s official. 30,000 CPS students will be moved around in September as 61 buildings close and even more are turned over to private operators. And in Uptown and the City’s northeast, thousands of units of low-income housing are being … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged affordable housing, Chateau Hotel, Chicago Reporter, Community Media Workshop, CPS school closings, James Cappleman, Jean Butzen, Megan Cottrell, SROs, Thom Clark, Uptown | 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 April 12, 2012

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ken

The largest municipal election in the country is coming down to its final week, and voting begins next Thursday – right here in Chicago. You didn’t know? Well, it’s the 11th Local School Council election, in which thousands of seats … Continue reading →