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Tag Archives: Toni Preckwinkle
CN April 24, 2014
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
CN November 21, 2013
Yes, there’s the usual litany of things to complain about in Chicago, but on this, our annual Thanksgiving show, we invited Lee Bey and Andrew Patner to talk about the things they’re thankful for. For Andrew, WFMT and Sun-Times … Continue reading
CN November 7, 2013
Well, the Illinois Legislature gaveled to a close today without any tangible pension-reform legislation. But that wasn’t the only thing that got left behind as the doors closed. Mayor Emanuel and Police Superintendent McCarthy had pushed mightily for increased mandatory … Continue reading
CN May 2, 2013
Why is Cook County Jail suddenly reaching the bursting point? It’s at capacity, when its population had been declining in recent years. Well, it’s partly because we seem to be locking more people up, but it’s also because Cook County … Continue reading
CN February 28, 2013
The National Rifle Association was not cowering in fear in its underground bunker complex because Robin Kelly won the second Congressional District primary on Tuesday. That’s the general sentiment of our panelists this week, Carol Felsenthal (Chicago Magazine and The … Continue reading
CN March 22, 2012
In case you weren’t sure where Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stands on the issue of decriminalizing the possession of small quantities of marijuana – here’s what she says on today’s show. “So I’m 65 years old. I’m gonna … Continue reading
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