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Playing lardball

Article Abstract:

The Cook County Board voted unanimously in February 2005 to pass a budget of about $3billion after months of wrangling and debate, which would mean implying new tax on restaurants and hotels. However, Cook County's feudal lords are quick to defend their own budgets, while accusing others for the shortcomings.

Eating places, Food Services and Drinking Places, Taxes, Taxation, Restaurants, Tax policy, Cook County, Illinois

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Two weddings and a funeral

Article Abstract:

The 2001 beating and strangulation death of Chicago Water Department official Michael Chambers at a wedding remains unresolved a year later. Eyewitness testimony and compelling physical evidence link the death to off-duty Cook County correctional officers. The slow pace of the investigation is questioned.

Investigations, Column, Crimes against, Police misconduct, Wrongful death, Chambers, Michael

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Fat city?

Article Abstract:

Even though Chicago city is trying to trim the ranks of workers, the city payroll analysis shows that it is heavily layered with many supervisors having political connections. The reasons for appointing so many supervisors for a single job and its effect on the city's budget are discussed.

Public affairs, Payroll Accounting & Control, Social aspects, Analysis, Chicago, Illinois, Payrolls

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