Grace Period Registration and Voting The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners officially opened "grace period" registration and voting on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, to give Chicagoans who are eligible to vote but not yet registered one last opportunity to participate in the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election.  "Grace period" voting ends Tuesday, January 22, 2008.  To participate in the program, you must go to the Board of Elections Headquarters at 69 W. Washington, 6th floor.  Unlike voters who registered by the January 8 deadline, "grace period" voters must cast their ballot when they register and cannot vote at their polling place of Election Day. For hours and further information, please visit the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Website at www.chicagoelections.com.
Presidential Race Heating Up the Winter Months
Where do the candidates stand on the issues?  As the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination becomes closer and the importance of the primary within Illinois becomes crucial, it is important for those considering casting a ballot chose a candidate who will accurately represent their interests.  
White Christmas....And a White Winter
Snow...Snow...Snow. You don't need to watch the local news to recognize the record amounts of snow that Chicago has received over the past month. Regardless, it becomes important for residents of the 43rd Ward to obey the signs when parking.  The snow routes are in effect throughout Chicago.  Do not give someone the opportunity to tow your vehicle. 
City's casino cash: no big jackpot  Crain's Chicago Business 22 October  Much of the debate around the current proposal has focused on the $1 billion in annual revenue a downtown casino is projected to generate. But in reality, the city's take after paying state taxes, operating costs and debt service would be only about $150 million. That's not enough to fully bail out the cash-strapped city government, which this year is asking for $300 million in new taxes and fees to close budget holes.
CTA fares could hit $3.25: Metra talking 20% hike  Chicago Sun-Times 12 October  Come Jan. 6, CTA fares would increase to as much as $3.25 and 43 additional bus routes would be eliminated, under the latest doomsday plan proposed by the CTA today.  The January cuts and fare hikes are needed to plug a $158 million hole in the agency’s 2008 budget, CTA President Ron Huberman said.
Museum's Grant Park plan hits new hurdle Chicago Sun-Times 30 September The drive to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park hit a new snag Friday as the watchdog group Friends of the Parks said it cannot support the plan in its current form. "We look at the legal elements ... there can't be an above-ground structure'' in the park, said Erma Tranter, the group's president.
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