Blog Profile / Mechanics
| URL : | http://gapersblock.com/mechanics/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Local Interest / United States | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1250 | |
| Posts / Week: | 6.1 | |
| Archived Since: | June 16, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Chicago Students Always Lead the Way
By David Stieber Those of us who work with students day in and day out know the brilliance and potential that our students have. We also find ourselves as educators, parents and taxpayers becoming increasingly frustrated by a mayor, "CEO"...
South Suburban Chronicles
The tarnished legacy of indicted community officials no longer lies in Chicago ranks but has indeed spread to the south suburban areas of Cook County. Three villages are now victim of the all too familiar spirit of greed and exploitation...
Infographic: How Big is Chicago's City Council?
Chicago's City Council, compared to other large U.S. cities, is one of the largest. One alderman representing 53,912 Chicagoans, based on 2010 census data. According to the 2013 budget released by the city, City Councils budget for this year is...
What Were Once Vices
The summer of 1974 is memorable not only for the release of a Doobie Brothers' LP that with its hit "Black Water" would form a soundtrack for much of the coming year, but also for the resignation of Richard Nixon....
Eric Holder & John Ashcroft to Discuss Former AG Edward Levi at UChicago
Last Thursday's dedication ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum brought five living US presidents together, along with a spate of articles assessing the polarizing former president's legacy. But what often gets lost in the pages of...
Political Tweets of the Week
Every week, we round up the best tweets from the cities elected and appointed officials. This week, the city announces a bike share program and investments in early learning....
Daley Bio Author Wants Readers To Draw Their Own Conclusions
Keith Koeneman wants the facts to speak for themselves. When he started writing First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley, Koeneman said he wanted to keep his opinions out of it and let the readers decide how to interpret...
The Freedom of Information Act and Chicago Media
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law, with numerous state-level counterparts, that makes government information more accessible to journalist and citizens. Often, one would fill out a FOIA (commonly pronounced "FOY-uh") request in order to obtain information...
Political Tweets of the Week
Each week, we round up interesting tweets from Chicago politicians. This week, the mayor announces a plan to expand internet access in low income neighborhoods and Chicago responds to the Boston bombing. Read more after the jump....
Sen. Kirk Releases Video on Gun Control Legislation
Today Sen. Mark Kirk sent out an email to constituents sharing a video about the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act, the gun control bill he co-authored with senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Charles Schumer...
Talking about Harold Washington, "The Man, the Movement & the Moment"
By Chuck Reed David Axelrod joined a four member panel convened last Tuesday at the University of Chicago's International House in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Harold Washington's 1983 successful mayoral election. Journalist and political correspondent Laura Washington moderated...
Political Tweets of the Week
Every week, Gapers Block rounds up tweets from Chicago political figures. This week, a progressive caucus pushes for TIF reform, and the mayor live streams press conferences. Check it out after the jump....
Historic Housing Development Facing Redevelopment
The historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes are listed by Preservation Chicago as one of the city's seven most endangered developments and the Chicago Housing Authority will release its final proposal soon, according to a city council staffer. The CHA will...
Accountability is the Missing Ingredient
Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett is being called racist for school closings, but no one called other black politicians racist for ignoring the needs of their communities by engaging in corrupt activities for decades. We've seen the downfall of...
King of the Rubber Stamp
By Dick Simpson Mayor Rahm Emanuel is truly king of Chicago's rubber stamp City Council. In his first two years in office, he enjoyed more support than Boss Richard J. Daley or his legacy, Mayor Richard M. Daley. Mayor Emanuel...
Political Tweets of the Week
Every week, we round up the best tweets from Chicago-area political figures. After the jump, read the response of Illinois pols to Roger Ebert's passing, and a symbolic walk between two CPS schools....
Sen. Kirk believes "the government doesn't belong in the middle." Women's Rights, Anyone?
Sen. Mark Kirk joins the ranks of other Republican elected officials who have announced their support for same-sex marriage. His stance was the opposite during his 2010 Illinois senate race citing religious reasons. He states, "Same-sex couples should have the...
Political Tweets of the Week
Every week, we round up the stories that are happening on Twitter. After the jump, read about Chicago politicians supporting marriage equality, an astronaut with a view of the city, and a senator's celebrity connection....
1 of 150 Arrested for Protesting School Closures
By David Stieber On Wednesday, I, a Chicago Public Schools history teacher, a father and husband, was arrested for sitting down on La Salle Street in front of City Hall and refusing to move when asked to do so by...
Political Celebrity is Not Enough to Combat Violence
The First Lady of the United States is returning home to focus on the issue of escalating violence. Michelle Obama is addressing community leaders at a luncheon April 10, titled, "Working Together to Address Youth Violence in Chicago," hosted by...