State Senator Dennis Bradley loves campaigning–so much so that he spent Presidents’ Day weekend in Chicago stumping for mayoral candidate Paul Vallas who served as
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The Day Finch’s Dubious 2012 Ballot Question Was Defeated
In the 2012 general election for president a municipal ballot question appeared that broke records for money spent to influence a city vote: “Shall the
Read moreForum For School Chief Finalists
Following a nationwide search that attracted 58 applicants, the Board of Education has narrowed to two the next permanent superintendent of schools. The district has
Read moreAresta Johnson To Lead Schools On Interim Basis
Aresta Johnson will become interim school chief when Fran Rabinowitz leaves the district at the end of the month while the Board of Education continues
Read moreFor Ganim, Education Means Appointing School Board Members
Education: Ganim’s first year back. On the 2015 campaign trail Joe Ganim uttered the usual stuff about education: fully fund schools, create a 21st century
Read morePereira Urges Legislators To Reject More Power For Ed Commissioner
Board of Education member Maria Pereira, whose Democratic Town Committee slate in the 138th District swept all nine seats last week, is urging defeat of
Read moreThe Never Ending Search For A Permanent School Chief Continues
Fran Rabinowitz replaced lightning rod Paul Vallas as school chief on an interim basis and stayed on longer than expected, but now the Board of
Read moreTop Stories March 2015: Ganim Moves Closer To Historic Comeback
OIB story highlights for March 2015. — Nothing like political star power to pad the campaign warchest. With “music and flavors of the East” Mayor
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