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Tag Archives: Garry McCarthy
CN Feb 21 2019
The “March to Inevitability” edition Two of Chicago’s most knowledgeable political reporters join us this week for a head-spinning discussion about the crazy municipal election we’re all enduring. WGN-TV’s Tahman Bradley and the Daily Line’s Heather Cherone say there’s never … Continue reading
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Tagged Are we seeing the"March to Inevitability" with Mayor Bill Daley taking office on May 15? Tahman Bradley (WGN TV) says maybe. @HeatherCherone, Bill Daley, early voting, election night, February 26 election, Garry McCarthy, Heather Cherone, Lori Lightfoot, mail-in ballots, Paul Vallas, Susana Mendoza, Tahman Bradley, Toni Preckwinkle, Willie Wilson
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CN September 20 2018
TWO segments on this week’s show. First, The Tribune’s Bill Ruthhart, followed by CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates. Bill Ruthhart has been able to observe the Emanuel administration from a front-row seat. “A couple of hours after he announced … Continue reading
CN March 22 2018
Not that many people voted in Tuesday’s Illinois primary – about a couple of million statewide – but they made some very important decisions, including throwing out Joe Berrios, the powerful, connected Cook County Assessor, and unseating two of Toni … Continue reading
CN July 7 2016
Something truly unusual happened in Springfield last week. How can you tell? For the first time in memory, Forrest Claypool appeared in public…smiling. More than smiling, he had a huge grin on his face, matched by the Mayoral smile … Continue reading
CN Feb.4, 2016
Here’s a quote from one of David Kidwell’s most recent Tribune stories about Chicago’s red-light camera saga. For years, city officials have been unable to explain how camera locations were chosen when Bills was running the program.The trial portrayed a … Continue reading
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Tagged bagman, Chicago Tribune, Garry McCarthy, Greg Goldner, Mike Madigan, Rahm Emanuel, red-light cameras, speed cameras
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CN Dec. 3, 2015
Glenn Reedus is a thoughtful, experienced guy. He’s written for The Chicago Defender, the Crusader, South Suburban News, and the Chicago Reporter. For a time, he was Executive Editor at the Defender. He’s currently an independent journalist, and he’s also … Continue reading
CN Nov. 5, 2015
Does Kim Foxx present a formidable challenge to Anita Alvarez? She wants her job. The candidate and challenger for Cook County State’s Attorney is our guest on today’s show. An excerpt: “No one wants to see nine-year-olds murdered near their grandmother’s … Continue reading
CN Aug 6, 2015
Chicago has 22 police districts, each with its own police station and commander. But but there’s evidence that police brass believe they need at least one additional place – one that doesn’t appear on the City’s official directory of police … Continue reading
CN Sep. 25, 2014
Here are a couple of facts that WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell has reported about the now stripped-of-his-powers Commander of the Harrison District, Glenn Evans: “He has had at least 52 excessive force complaints in his 28-year career. If we’re talking about … Continue reading
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