Fear in Logan Square affects sales. “You can sense the fear in the air,” describes an employee at Armitage Produce. Following a federal smoke bomb incident, businesses in Chicago’s Logan Square are experiencing slow sales as residents stay indoors, wary […]
Cook County is months late collecting property taxes. I have an annual reminder in my todo list so that I don’t accidentally forget to pay a property tax bill. After several months of kicking it out into the future because […]
The lobbying story behind the botched county systems upgrade (above). Here’s the punchline: “This, sadly, is the ‘Chicago Way’ — on steroids.” … “Tyler Technologies’ major county contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by well-connected […]
Chicago’s $80M grocery tax grab. “City Council members are back from August recess with two big questions on the table for their Sept. 25 meeting: whether to legalize “granny flats” citywide, and whether to hit Chicagoans with a 1% grocery […]
The Chicago River’s first open-water swim coming soon. “Signs of the river’s better health include visits from “Chonkosaurus,” a giant snapping turtle who’s a global social media sensation. Chicago is so optimistic about the river’s improvements that the city plans […]
Pritzker to city: drop dead. “The governor just pummeled Chicago with more than $11 billion in new pension liabilities at the worst possible time. Residents deserve answers.” ~ learn more
I didn’t dig into how malicious or widespread this was. I kinda assume neither? “A city official has called for a hearing into the matter, while state lawmakers want to mandate rideshare fees be disclosed before a ride.” ~ learn […]
I didn’t dig into how malicious or widespread this was. I kinda assume neither? “A city official has called for a hearing into the matter, while state lawmakers want to mandate rideshare fees be disclosed before a ride.” ~ learn […]
I’m very exited for this, as the newest yacht in our fleet, the SOLARA, will be docked here this summer. Contact me for special P.S. subscriber deals on charters this summer :). ~ learn more
Detailed and scathing. Can’t wait for more from this author, Austin Berg. “How Chicago’s governance structure, political culture, and a sympathetic City Council helped an unpopular mayor sell out the city’s future.” ~ learn more