Monthly Archives: June 2015
CN June 25, 2015
At last night’s CPS meeting, the Board voted to borrow more than a billion dollars to keep the schools operating another year. But about 24 hours earlier pretty much nobody knew this was the plan. How did this happen? “I … Continue reading
CN June 18, 2015
So when was the first time you heard the term “Scoop and Toss”? You’re probably aware by now that the City’s apparently been scooping and tossing for years, but can you actually define the process? The Tribune’s Hal Dardick … Continue reading
CN Jun 11, 2015
What we’re seeing in Springfield right now could be a level of intellectual virtuosity unmatched in the modern age, as three unrivaled masters jockey for the dominance of a political philosophy. Of course, it might not be. When Governor Rauner takes to … Continue reading
The Bloomingdale Trail in 2008
Spent an absolutely charmed day today at the grand opening of the 606. About 7-1/2 years ago, I was asked by WBEZ to do a report on what was just emerging as a big idea- the Bloomingdale Trail. There were … Continue reading