Preckwinkle’s ad implies one of her rivals, Susana Mendoza, opposed ending the death penalty as a state lawmaker. But in 2011 Mendoza voted to abolish — not continue — the practice.
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Greising: Pritzker Sends Troubling Signals on Pension Crisis
The new governor so far has shown little tendency toward fiscal austerity, and initial moves like the catch-up on union pay hikes and a privately funded boost to his staff’s salaries both seem to augur more spending ahead.
Posted inEducation
Chicago Public Schools to Pay $4M in Special Ed Teen’s Drowning
Documents released after a judge lifts a publication ban against the BGA offer new details about failed oversight, warnings that were ignored and “mayhem” at high school pool on the Southwest Side in 2017.
Posted inEducation
Cook Judge Bars Publication of Documents About Student Drowning, Raising Free Press Concerns
After CPS lawyer provides BGA with internal records about drowning death of teen with autism, a Cook County judge issues order temporarily prohibiting publication. School district lawyers say they released the documents by mistake.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Millennials and Market Saturation Raise Doubts About New Casino Push
Talk of new Chicago and Downstate casinos is resurfacing among politicians as an answer to government fiscal woes. But casino revenue is off sharply from its heights, and the industry is struggling to attract younger gamblers.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Chico’s Soda Tax Swipe at Mendoza Falls Flat
As a state lawmaker, Mendoza supported a major capital bill that increased sales taxes on soft drinks and other common convenience store items to help fund the project. But the law didn’t create a designated soda tax as Chico suggests.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Candidates In 46th Ward Make Gentrification Key Issue In Challenging Uptown’s Alderman
Five residents taking on Ald. James Cappleman focus on affordable housing, high-rises, community engagement and education.
Posted inNews
What the Gov: What Should I Know About the Proposed Public Bank of Chicago?
A proposal for a public bank has voters scratching their heads. Chicago is one of dozens of cities and states that are exploring or discussing similar proposals.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Did McCarthy Rein in Chicago’s High Murder Rate?
Murders hit new lows during some of the years McCarthy ran the Chicago police, but they spiked in others.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Could Daley’s Plan to Shrink City Council Reduce Corruption in Chicago?
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Daley proposed a bold plan to shrink the City Council from 50 to 15 aldermen. Would it help end corruption?
