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Obscure government official’s side gig a cause for concern

By Austin Berg
05/31/2018
Andrew Hamilton is clearly a man of many hats. But some of those hats should raise eyebrows.

TAGS: Andrew Hamilton, Economic Development Area, regional development authorities

Sears to cut 400 jobs, despite state, local tax breaks

By Brendan Bakala
06/14/2017
Sears Holdings has dropped below the job threshold necessary to qualify for the $15 million in annual state tax credits for which it was once eligible.

TAGS: Economic Development Area, jobs, Sears, tax credits, unemployment

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A city charter could bring order to Chicago’s dysfunction. How can it get one?


A city charter would put much-needed guardrails on the Chicago government. Here’s what needs to happen to get one.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
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