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Cash not the only thing slipping away
1 day ago | By Lou Grant
Wonderland on Orleans
1 day ago | By Lou Grant
Committee to consider banning mobile advertising trucks
Alderman Bob Fioretti, who proposed the ordinance, says the vehicles pollute the environment, cause traffic congestion and distract drivers.
22 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
Mobile Billboard Ban Delayed
A hearing on a proposed law banning mobile billboards has been delayed because the alderman behind the plan wants more time to get expert testimony.
1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell
City moves to ban mobile billboards
Three council members want to see Chicago join New York, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas in banning mobile billboard trucks from operating in the city. Their proposal would impose a $5,000 per day fine.
2 months ago | By Megan Cottrell
CPS to dig into reserves for '09 budget
The Chicago Public Schools district will draw $100 million from its reserve fund rather than raise its tax rate to meet a budget shortfall, school officials say.
3 months ago | By Steven Chaitman
Chicago lawyer is city's new human resources commissioner
Labor and employment lawyer Homero Tristan was announced as the new commissioner of human resources at a press conference held by Mayor Richard M. Daley.
5 months ago | By Shannon McGee
Licensing ordinance off the table for now
A controversial proposal to require event promoters to obtain costly licenses has been tabled for further deliberations. A musical protest in front of City Hall will take place as planned, however.
6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Car thief takes dogs for a ride
Canine pals rescued after night on the streets
10 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
2007 Historic Chicago Bungalow & Green Home Expo
Where old homes meet green innovation
1 year ago | By R.A. Newman
Daley calls for $8 million in budget cuts
Raises to be deferred, vacancies cut
1 year ago | By Sarah Arkin
'A family feeling'
Chicago real estate firm among nation's best small employers
over 2 years ago | By KATHERINE MESCH
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