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Not even our bookstores are safe from Silicon Valley’s growing might
Amazon's brick-and-mortar store in Wrigleyville is just the latest example of tech's "Frightful Five" remaking our world. The post Not even our bookstores are safe from Silicon Valley’s growing might...
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Illinois to borrow $6 billion to start paying its unpaid bills, and other...
Also, Mayor Emanuel is trying to persuade Amazon to locate its second headquarters in Chicago. The post Illinois to borrow $6 billion to start paying its unpaid bills, and other Chicago news appeared...
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The Amazon HQ2 deal could sell Chicagoans down the river
If city and state officials are successful in their effort to persuade the behemoth online retailer to build a second headquarters here, Chicagoans can all expect to pay big. The post The Amazon HQ2...
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Drew Peterson murder conviction upheld by Illinois Supreme Court, and other...
Also, the son of the Chicago Housing Authority's CEO was arrested in connection with an alleged murder. The post Drew Peterson murder conviction upheld by Illinois Supreme Court, and other Chicago...
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Chicago’s Amazon HQ2 bid offers money for nothing, TIFs for free
Rahm and Rauner promise to shower Jeff Bezos with tax breaks and real estate. The post Chicago’s Amazon HQ2 bid offers money for nothing, TIFs for free appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Chicago’s Amazon bid is an extension of a Richard J. Daley-era...
The Chicago 21 development plan is alive and well in Rahm and Rauner’s HQ2 offer to Jeff Bezos. The post Chicago’s Amazon bid is an extension of a Richard J. Daley-era rich-get-richer scheme appeared...
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Rahm hands out TIF incentives the way Santa gives gifts
Thanks to the mayor's generosity with our taxes, Christmas may come early for Amazon. The post Rahm hands out TIF incentives the way Santa gives gifts appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Five unfortunate civic traits that make Chicago Bezos bait
Gullibility, docility, and more characteristics that should help convince Jeff Bezos to bring Amazon’s second headquarters to town. The post Five unfortunate civic traits that make Chicago Bezos bait...
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Rahm’s mopless privatization deal has left the schools filthier than ever
The schools are dirty thanks to a deal that didn't save the city much money. The post Rahm’s mopless privatization deal has left the schools filthier than ever appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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If Rauner loves African-Americans, he’s got a funny way of showing it
Evaluating the governor's claim to have done "historic things for the black community. I would argue more than any other governor." The post If Rauner loves African-Americans, he’s got a funny way of...
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Rahm and Rauner’s phony Ryan feud: Don’t be fooled by the Twitter barbs
Here’s hoping voters are too sophisticated to fall for the supposed discord over the protest that shut down the Dan Ryan. The post Rahm and Rauner’s phony Ryan feud: Don’t be fooled by the Twitter...
View ArticleIt’s that thankful time of year
For the most of the year I rant and rail about the really bad ideas and behavior of our elected officials—and, trust me, I’ll get to Mayor Rahm’s $800 million or so Lincoln Yard TIF handout, in a...
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Rahm & Rauner help Amazon play New York City and Virginia like a bunch of saps
Bringing Amazon HQ2 to Chicago was the dream of only Mayor Rahm and his faithful sidekick Governor Rauner—both of whom will be leaving office shortly, thank you very much. The post Rahm & Rauner...
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An expression of gratitude for political and local events over the last year
Good job, Illinois voters. Bravo, Jeff Bezos (in a backhanded sort of way). The post An expression of gratitude for political and local events over the last year appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Feast to famine
Just last year Chicago had billions for Amazon but now it’s suddenly too broke for schoolkids. The post Feast to famine appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Who’s really controlling Trump’s impeachment
Don’t be fooled that their motives are moral. The post Who’s really controlling Trump’s impeachment appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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Bad for your health
The city is still concealing many of the secrets regarding General Iron, Lincoln Yards, and Mayor Rahm. The post Bad for your health appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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A bad hand
Now that Mayor Lightfoot has officially revealed the three finalists for Chicago’s casino, the bamboozling of the city will begin. Oh, Chicago, you know you’re getting bamboozled. I think you sorta...
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Whole Foods flight
In the aftermath of Whole Foods closing its taxpayer-subsidized store in Englewood, it’s as good a time as ever for me to once again remind you that it was only four years ago that the city and state...
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