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Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly
Ald. Reilly is the rarest of Chicago politicians, someone who does his homework, speaks quite plainly and openly about what he learns, and offers specific and relevant proposals to right-size city government.
Proposed Chicago Budget Avoids Necessary Spending Cuts
by Amanda Griffin-Johnson Since 2000, Chicago’s city budget has increased 11% (adjusted for inflation). Spending reforms are needed to ensure the long-term health of city finances, but it appears that Mayor Daley would rather continue depleting the city’s reserves. Failing to make tough spending cuts today will only make the situation worse down the road. The Chicago Tribune reports: The...
