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CN Sep 14 2017

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Ken

We spend most of our time on Chicago Newsroom focused on Chicago’s myriad budgetary, educational and social problems. But there’s no denying the dramatic construction boom that’s enveloping so much of our city’s central region and at least a few of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged 606 extension, Amazon HQ, Apple Store, Curbed Chicago, Finkl Steel site, Lathrop Homes, North Branch redevelopment, Obama library, Old Main Post Office, Wolf Point | Leave a comment

CN May 14, 2015

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ken

The Illinois house today voted 72-0 (with 37 Republicans voting “present”) against a proposal Governor Rauner’s been promoting to create so-called opportunity zones in Illinois – zones where union membership would be optional, along with the payment of union … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Chicago Sun-Times, Chiraq, Father Pfleger, Governor Rauner, junk bond status, Laura Washington, Moody's, Natasha Korecki, Obama Foundation, Obama library, opportunity zones, Right-to-work, Spike Lee | Leave a comment

CN Feb. 5, 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Ken

Our thanks to Thom Clark for leading this week’s discussion with the Tribune’s John McCarron and Salim Muwakkil of WVON and In These Times. On the table this week: issues that might be factors in the Mayor’s race. These include ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged John McCarron, Obama library, pension deficits, red-kight cameras, salim Muwakkil, Thom Clark, transaction tax | Leave a comment

CN Jan. 15, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Ken

(note: we’ve included time markers, so you can go directly to that point in the video). Fox 32 Chicago’s Mike Flannery is Fired Up. He was in Springfield for Bruce Rauner’s inauguration on Monday. He tells us that he spent some time combing … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Bruce Rauner, Fox 32 Chicago, Jackson Park, Mike Flannery, Obama library, Pat Quinn, Rahm Emanuel, service tax, teachers' pensions, the Velcro Mayor, University of Chicago, Washington Park | Leave a comment

CN April 24, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ken

If you’ve ever felt confused about how we all got into this pension mess and how the fixes will affect you, this show might help you understand it. Spoiler alert: you’ll pay more if you’re a taxpayer and you’ll … Continue reading →