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Quinn, Daley, Madigans run politics--but some say Irish power in Chicago is blarney

Outgoing Cook County President Todd Stroger says the top jobs in government are in the hands of the Irish. Even some business executives say being Irish has given them an edge. So does being Irish matter in Chicago? (29 views)... More...

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Posted 1 week ago

Dems looking to unseat Stroger in Cook County race

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Racial politics, tax talk and promises to end corruption dominated the race for Cook County Board president, a post that oversees a $3 billion budget and some 25,000 jobs. (166 views)... More...

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Posted 6 weeks ago

Cook Co. Board passes new budget

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For the first time in a decade, the Cook County Board passed its new budget before the end of its fiscal year. (103 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

Stroger Plans to Wait to Veto Sales Tax Rollback

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Cook County Board President Todd Stroger hopes public pressure will block eleven Commissioners from over-riding his promised veto of a sales tax rollback. (84 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

Chicago Recap: Tracking teacher absences at Chicago schools, John Daley calls bulls*** on Tony Peraica

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John Daley to Peraica: Bullshit

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It got a little tense, a little weird yesterday as Tony Peraica and John Daley sparred, as Todd Stroger yelled for a vote. (253 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

County Board set to try again today to lower sales tax rate

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The debate over what to do with Cook County's unpopular sales tax hike has turned into a political tennis match that just won't end. (34 views)... More...

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City's powerful people mourn Michael Scott

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No one seems to understand why he would commit suicide. (278 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

3rd Time's Charm for Cook County Tax Repeal?

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Cook County Commissioners will give it another try, voting to reduce holiday shopper sales tax today. Let's see if repeal proponents hold fast. (195 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

School Board president's body found in Chicago River

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The body of Chicago School Board president Michael Scott was found floating in the Chicago River near the Merchandise Mart early Monday. (120 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

Latest Windy Citizen stories about Todd Stroger

Quinn, Daley, Madigans run politics--but some say Irish power in Chicago is blarney

Dems looking to unseat Stroger in Cook County race

Cook Co. Board passes new budget

Stroger Plans to Wait to Veto Sales Tax Rollback

Chicago Recap: Tracking teacher absences at Chicago schools, John Daley calls bulls*** on Tony Peraica

John Daley to Peraica: Bullshit

County Board set to try again today to lower sales tax rate

City's powerful people mourn Michael Scott

3rd Time's Charm for Cook County Tax Repeal?

School Board president's body found in Chicago River

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