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    Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Concealed carry: Court strikes down Illinois' ban

    The state of Illinois would have to allow ordinary citizens to carry weapons under a federal appeals court ruling issued today, but the judges also gave lawmakers 180 days to put their own version of the law in place.
    Tribune reporters
    The state of Illinois would have to allow ordinary citizens to carry weapons under a federal appeals court ruling issued today, but the judges also gave lawmakers 180 days to put their own version of the law in place. In a 2-1 decision that is a major...

    Tags: Chicago City Hall, Laws, Safety of Citizens, Pat Quinn, Lawyers

    2. Dec 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Most aldermen back proposal to restore free water to nonprofits

    A majority of Chicago aldermen have signed on to a proposal to once again provide free city water to many nonprofit organizations across the city.
    Tribune reporter
    A majority of Chicago aldermen have signed on to a proposal to once again provide free city water to many nonprofit organizations across the city. The proposal, sponsored by Ald. Robert Fioretti, 2nd, and Ald. Howard Brookins, 21st, would restore free...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Religion and Belief, Robert Fioretti, Chicago Mayor

    3. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Chicago's religious leaders fight water fee

    A yearlong dispute about water fees between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and dozens of the city's religious leaders reached a climax this week. With congregations suddenly threatening to close their doors to free public programs if the city continues to charge them for water, the mayor has assured them that he will listen to their concerns.
    A yearlong dispute about water fees between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and dozens of the city's religious leaders reached a climax this week. With congregations suddenly threatening to close their doors to free public programs if the city continues to charge them...

    Tags: Separation of Church and State, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Schools, Conservation, Water Supply

    4. Sep 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Mayor: 'This is avoidable because this is a strike of choice'

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the teachers strike is "not necessary" because the two sides were close.
    Clout Street
    Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the teachers strike is "not necessary" because the two sides were close. "I believe this is avoidable because this is a strike of choice," Emanuel said at a hastily called news conference at the Harold Washington Library Sunday...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Harold Washington Library Center, Collective Contract, Wrigley Field, Ricardo Munoz

    5. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Chicago City Council passes pot ticket ordinance

    The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted today to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession.
    Tribune reporter
    The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted today to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s  proposal passed 44-3, allowing Chicago police to issue pot-possession tickets starting Aug. 4. The move makes...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Nicholas Sposato, Chicago City Council, Elections, Drug Trafficking

    6. Jun 8, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  6. Ald. Solis new chairman of City Council Hispanic group

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    Posted by John Byrne at 9:10 p.m. Ald. Daniel Solis, an ally of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, was selected today to be chairman of the City Council's Hispanic Caucus. Solis, 25th, who also is chairman of the council's powerful Zoning Committee,......
    7. Mar 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Speed-camera hearing stalled

    A City Council hearing on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's speed-camera plan has been postponed as aldermen try to figure out how constituents will react to them supporting the controversial proposal.
    Tribune reporter
    A City Council hearing on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's speed-camera plan has been postponed as aldermen try to figure out how constituents will react to them supporting the controversial proposal. Ald. Margaret Laurino, 39th, called off the Monday meeting of the...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Margaret Laurino, Local Government, Chicago Mayor, Rey Colon

    8. Jan 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
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    10. Mar 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Aldermen demand information from Emanuel on speed cameras

    Aldermen today asked Mayor Rahm Emanuel for information to back up his contention that speed cameras near schools and parks are about saving lives, rather than swelling city coffers.
    Clout Street
    Aldermen today asked Mayor Rahm Emanuel for information to back up his contention that speed cameras near schools and parks are about saving lives, rather than swelling city coffers. The demand for data came as Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Government, John Arena, Safety of Citizens, Pat Quinn

    11. Jan 16, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. National expert gives blessing on compromise Chicago ward map plan

    Chicago voters might not have to weigh in on a new City Council ward map this year after a national expert on Monday blessed a compromise plan put forth by dueling groups of aldermen.
    Clout Street
    Chicago voters might not have to weigh in on a new City Council ward map this year after a national expert on Monday blessed a compromise plan put forth by dueling groups of aldermen. But council members plan to press forward with more public hearings...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Richard F. Mell, Chicago City Hall, Michael Madigan, Elections

    12. Aug 31, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Black, Latino aldermen press Quinn to sign casino bill

    Latino and African American aldermen today prodded Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation that would allow Chicago to get a casino.
    Clout Street
    Latino and African American aldermen today prodded Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation that would allow Chicago to get a casino. The City Council members said a casino would help create badly needed jobs for the city’s minorities because it would...

    Tags: Richard F. Mell, Government, Laws, Pat Quinn, Susana Mendoza

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