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Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan stalls in House after Madigan predicts voteChicago Sun-TimesAnd Emanuel, who spent part of his day with President Barack Obama in Chicago, didn’t appear to be aggressively working the bill Wednesday, even though he dispatched a delegation to Springfield that included his deputy mayor, Steve Koch, corporation … and more …read more … Read more

CBS LocalCHICAGO (CBS) – President Barack Obama spent Wednesday in his hometown for a pair of fundraisers. The President learned about the shootings at Fort Hood right in the middle of a fundraiser at a restaurant on the Chicago River. CBS 2 Chief …Obama Addresses Ft. Hood Shootings From ChicagoComcast SportsNet ChicagoObama: We will get … Read more

NBC Chicago (blog)Obama was meeting with donors at River North’s Chicago Cut Restaurant when he learned of the crisis. “About three-quarters of the way through the meeting the President was handed a message which none of us knew what it was, but he was obviously very …Obama Learns Of Ft. Hood Shootings During Chicago FundraiserCBS … Read more

Chicago Sun-TimesIn a development laced with political intrigue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to reel in city pensions stalled in the Illinois House Wednesday despite Speaker Michael Madigan’s prediction of a floor vote after it had cleared a House committee earlier in … and more …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google News … Read more

Emanuel, Madigan pension blitzkrieg stallsChicago TribuneSPRINGFIELD — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton on Wednesday tried to quickly push through a sweeping plan to raise Chicago property taxes and cut city worker retirement benefits, but hit the … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google News … Read more

This 30-Year-Old Community Organizer Thinks She Can Beat RahmHuffington PostCHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s approval rating has been declining for months, but people aren’t exactly lining up around the block to run him out of his fifth-floor City Hall office. And why would they? Emanuel has more name recognition than perhaps … …read more Source: … Read more

Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago, a tale of two citiesCNNThe mayor’s new Chicago is not for black and brown and white workers who toil in multiple service sector jobs that the mayor’s neo-liberal economic advisers hail as job creation. In fact Emanuel and his advisers have been the proponents of a global … …read more Source: Chicago … Read more

NBC Chicago (blog)An Illinois House committee has given quick approval to a plan by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to bail out two Chicago pension systems. The Personnel and Pensions Committee OK’d the proposal sponsored by Speaker Michael Madigan 6-4 on Wednesday. …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google News      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Coval: Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago is two citiesKESQThe mayor’s new Chicago is not for black and brown and white workers who toil in multiple service sector jobs that the mayor’s neo-liberal economic advisers hail as job creation. In fact Emanuel and his advisers have been the proponents of a global … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor … Read more

Emanuel Pension Plan Clears First Hurdle In SpringfieldCBS LocalCHICAGO (CBS/AP) – Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to reform two underfunded employee pension systems quickly took its first step toward approval in the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday. House Speaker Michael Madigan introduced the plan on … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google … Read more

Five New Chicago Restaurants To Check Out This WeekChicagomag.comOpen now: The renovation of the Silversmith Hotel (10 S. Wabash Ave., Loop, 312-372-7320), and with it comes a new restaurant, the upscale Adamus Lounge. The menu encompasses craft cocktails, cheese and charcuterie, and small plates like mussels … …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google … Read more

Medical DailySigurd Vedal, CEO of affair website Victoria Milan, believes cold weather is to blame for Chicago’s high number of cheaters. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Looks like Chicago has a new record to add to their trophy case, which is good news considering … and more …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google      … Read more

Phil Vettel recommends: Easter diningChicago Tribune (blog)Chicago Firehouse Restaurant: Brunch buffet served 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner buffet 2-7 p.m. $49; $17 ages 5-12. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401. David Burke’s Primehouse: Four-course menu served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $48; special kids menu (ages 13 … and more …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant … Read more

AccuWeather.comSpring weather will accompany the start of April in Chicago this week, providing relief from the coldest December to March period in Chicago history. Ranked officially as the 19th coldest March on record in the city with an average temperature of 31.7 …PM Update: Nice and mild Wednesday, but shower risk; Chicago logs coldest …Washington … Read more

Rahm Emanuel’s Pension Plan Of Lower Benefits And Higher Taxes Will Rile …Huffington PostSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan for fixing part of the nation’s worst municipal pension crisis is now in the hands of state lawmakers — and it’s likely just the first of many from cities across the state seeking … Read more

This 30-Year-Old Community Organizer Thinks She Can Beat Rahm EmanuelHuffington PostCHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s approval rating has been declining for months, but people aren’t exactly lining up around the block to run him out of his fifth-floor City Hall office. And why would they? Emanuel has more name recognition than perhaps … …read more … Read more

New steakhouse opening across the river from Chicago CutCrain’s Chicago BusinessChicago-based DineAmic Group plans a 12,000-square-foot steakhouse called Prime & Provisions in an office building at LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive. DineAmic is entering a crowded segment of the downtown restaurant business, and its nearest … …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google News … Read more

New Harry Caray’s restaurant, museum opens in Water Tower PlaceComcast SportsNet ChicagoAnother Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch restaurant had its grand opening Tuesday night on the seventh level of Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago. [MORE – Are the White Sox more interesting than the Cubs right now?] Dutchie Caray, Harry’s widow, … …read more … Read more

Chicago among many Ill. cities in pension straitsNorthwest HeraldSPRINGFIELD – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan for fixing part of the nation’s worst municipal pension crisis is now in the hands of state lawmakers – and it’s likely just the first of many from cities across the state seeking legislative help for … …read more Source: … Read more

NBC ChicagoMayor Rahm Emanuel called Knuckles one of the city’s “most treasured cultural pioneers.” “Over his long career Frankie made his way into the ranks of those artists and innovators who came to this city not just to contribute to a musical genre, but to …Illinois governor calls Knuckles ‘trailblazer’Merced Sun-StarFrankie Knuckles, 59, Pioneer House … Read more

Chicago Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase, Benefit CutsWall Street JournalChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is proposing a property tax hike and a series of benefit cuts for city workers and retirees in his latest move to shore up one of the most underfunded municipal retirement systems in the country. The former chief of staff to … … Read more

Yahoo NewsSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan for fixing part of the nation’s worst municipal pension crisis is now in the hands of state lawmakers — and it’s likely just the first of many from cities across the state seeking legislative … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google … Read more

Chicago mayor makes pension proposalThe SouthernCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing for an increase in property taxes that will cost homeowners $50 million a year for five years and cut retirement benefits for city workers as part of plan to cut the city’s massive pension debt in half. …read more Source: Chicago Mayor … Read more

Washington Post (blog)Tomorrow (Wednesday): It’s fairly mild, but unfortunately mostly cloudy to overcast for a good part of the day due a weak weather front in the vicinity. The best chance of any sun is early in the morning. By late morning and into the afternoon, there’s … …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From … Read more

E! OnlineContest winner will receive a trip for two to Chicago, where they will get to dine at the couple’s famous restaurant, RPM Italian. Contest entries may be submitted starting on April 1, 2014 and must be submitted no later than April 30, 2014. For …Giuliana and Bill Rancic Are Totally Down With a Duke-North … Read more

Comcast SportsNet ChicagoThe National Weather Service reports that parts of Central and Southern Illinois are under a slight rissk for severe thunderstorms as early as Thursday. April marks the beginning of severe weather season, meaning floods, tornados and severe … and more …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

NBC ChicagoParts of Southern and Central Illinois are going from the freezer to the frying pan. The National Weather Service reports that parts of Central and Southern Illinois are under a slight rissk for severe thunderstorms as early as Thursday. April marks … and more …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google      Zennie … Read more

For Chef Paul Kahan it’s the food, not limelight, that mattersChicago Sun-TimesThis Feb. 12, 2014, shows chef Paul Kahan at his restaurant Nico Osteria in Chicago. Kahan is one of the most award-winning chefs in America, but don’t go looking for him on television. In fact, the former computer scientist turned last year’s James … … Read more

Chicago mayor makes pension proposalAlbany Times UnionCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing for an increase in property taxes that will cost homeowners $50 million a year for five years and cut retirement benefits for city workers as part of plan to cut the city’s massive pension debt in half. …read more Source: … Read more

Chicago mayor makes pension proposalChron.comFILE – In this May 8, 2012 file photo, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testifies during the House Committee Hearing on Personnel and Pensions at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Late Monday , March 31, 2014, Emanuel proposed to raise property taxes while … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News … Read more

Chicago mayor reaches tentative pension dealnwitimes.comCHICAGO | Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to cut about half of the city’s pension debt would raise property taxes while increasing the amount of money city workers contribute to their retirement. The proposal increases property taxes by about $250 … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From … Read more

Nashville Business Journal (blog)Levitski most recently served as chef at two Chicago restaurants — Sprout in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, and its more casual little sister restaurant, Frog n Snail, in Lakeview — both now closed. While at Sprout, Levitski was selected as a semi …Top Chef Star Dale Levitski to Open Restaurant in Melrose … Read more

Both parties need to grow up in discussing early educationWashington PostRahm Emanuel, a Democrat, is mayor of Chicago. When I was young, I would accompany my father, a pediatrician, on his rounds at hospitals across Chicago. He routinely gave parents of the children he examined a short booklet he had written on how to be … Read more

WGNtv.comFor the third year in a row, Alinea has been named the world’s best restaurant. The pricey eatery located on Halsted near Willow topped the “Elite 100” published by Elite Traveler, which bills itself as a private jet lifestyle magazine. Alinea beat out …Alinea named World’s Best RestaurantChicago Tribune (blog)Alinea Rated Top Restaurant In the … Read more

Chicago TribuneMayor Rahm Emanuel is proposing to raise property taxes and cut retirement benefits for some city workers to start digging out of a massive pension debt he inherited. But the proposal the mayor and his top aides outlined late Monday would not address …Emanuel pension deal would raise property taxes, trim benefitsWBEZAldermen advance Rahm’s … Read more