Hear government insiders, activists, and journalists dive deep into the dark corners of Chicago government--driving shadowy deeds into the light. If you want to hear voices--voices that clue you to the backstage actors that affect our city--listen closely, because we're Chi! https://chigov.com Copyright 2007to 2019 Wordspace Press en-us https://chigov.com/images/stories/pcast-chigov-2023.jpg https://chigov.com episodic no Inside Chicago Government In these audio interviews, award-winning journalist Dave Glowacz talks with Chi insiders to reveal the unreported, sort the outrage from the outlier, and suggest that to which Chicagoans should pay closer attention. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:35:00 CST Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,publicIn these audio interviews, award-winning journalist Dave Glowacz talks with Chi insiders to reveal the unreported, sort the outrage from the outlier, and suggest that to which Chicagoans should pay closer attention.jr@wordspacepress.comInside Chicago Government Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 27:20 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/cta-metra/red-line-nita-britton-budd In an audio interview, transit professional Britton Budd gives insights into challenges with CTA's Red Line Extension, and creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Length 27.3 minutes. In an audio interview, transit professional Britton Budd gives insights into challenges with CTA's Red Line Extension, and creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Length 27.3 minutes. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/transit-1-2-26.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview, transit professional Britton Budd gives insights into challenges with CTA's Red Line Extension, and creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Length 27.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 47:43 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-workforce-joravsky-dec-2024 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed Ben probed Dave's ongoing investigation into police workforce allocation. In the standard and premium versions, Dave and Ben discussed typical budget tactics used in Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2025 budget; the past and future challenges of police workforce data; and the "clots of clout" that could frustrate efforts to deploy police personnel effectively. (For the premium version, which includes audio from quoted sources, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 47.7 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed Ben probed Dave's ongoing investigation into police workforce allocation. In the standard and premium versions, Dave and Ben discussed typical budget tactics used in Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2025 budget; the past and future challenges of police workforce data; and the "clots of clout" that could frustrate efforts to deploy police personnel effectively. (For the premium version, which includes audio from quoted sources, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 47.7 minutes. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-12-23-24-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed Ben probed Dave's ongoing investigation into police workforce allocation. In the standard and premium versions, Dave and Ben discussed typical budget tactics used in Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2025 budget; the past and future challenges of police workforce data; and the "clots of clout" that could frustrate efforts to deploy police personnel effectively. (For the premium version, which includes audio from quoted sources, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 47.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public 9/11/24: "Cook County Assessor on Loop buildings: TIF tax gift makes a diff" Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:29 https://www.chigov.com/money/tif/kaegi-loop-buildings-tif In an audio excerpt, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi revealed the impact of tax-increment financing on the sinking property assessments of Loop office buildings. Length 4.5 minutes. In an audio excerpt, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi revealed the impact of tax-increment financing on the sinking property assessments of Loop office buildings. Length 4.5 minutes. Wed 11 Sep 2024 15:30:00 CDT https://www.chigov.com/images/audio/kaegi-9-11-24.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio excerpt, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi revealed the impact of tax-increment financing on the sinking property assessments of Loop office buildings. Length 4.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 52:05 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/april-2024-city-council Fifteen City Council members called a special April 1 meeting to oust Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as housing committee chair. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the raucous gathering. (Subscribers can find the full-length version at chigov.com.) Length 52.1 minutes. Fifteen City Council members called a special April 1 meeting to oust Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as housing committee chair. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the raucous gathering. (Subscribers can find the full-length version at chigov.com.) Length 52.1 minutes. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-4-27-24-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noFifteen City Council members called a special April 1 meeting to oust Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as housing committee chair. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the raucous gathering. (Subscribers can find the full-length version at chigov.com.) Length 52.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 31:11 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-board-snelling-kersten In this audio from a public meeting of the Chicago Police Board on Feb 22 2024, a clash took place between the heads of the Chicago Police Dept. and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Length 31.2 minutes. In this audio from a public meeting of the Chicago Police Board on Feb 22 2024, a clash took place between the heads of the Chicago Police Dept. and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Length 31.2 minutes. Fri 01 Mar 2024 15:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-3-1-24.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio from a public meeting of the Chicago Police Board on Feb 22 2024, a clash took place between the heads of the Chicago Police Dept. and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Length 31.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 17:48 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/ccpsa-snelling-defends-shotspotter In this audio piece, Chicago Police Dept. Superintendent Larry Snelling lent support to the controversial Shotspotter system--which Mayor Brandon Johnson has opposed. The top cop's remarks came at a January 13, 2024 public meeting of Chicago's Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. Length 17.5 minutes. In this audio piece, Chicago Police Dept. Superintendent Larry Snelling lent support to the controversial Shotspotter system--which Mayor Brandon Johnson has opposed. The top cop's remarks came at a January 13, 2024 public meeting of Chicago's Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. Length 17.5 minutes. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 21:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/ccpsa-2-3-23.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, Chicago Police Dept. Superintendent Larry Snelling lent support to the controversial Shotspotter system--which Mayor Brandon Johnson has opposed. The top cop's remarks came at a January 13, 2024 public meeting of Chicago's Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. Length 17.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:03 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/sergeant-11th-district-disrepair In this audio piece, a Chicago Police Dept. sergeant revealed unsafe and unhealthy conditions at the 11th District police station on the West Side. Length 9.1 minutes. In this audio piece, a Chicago Police Dept. sergeant revealed unsafe and unhealthy conditions at the 11th District police station on the West Side. Length 9.1 minutes. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-12-28-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, a Chicago Police Dept. sergeant revealed unsafe and unhealthy conditions at the 11th District police station on the West Side. Length 9.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:15 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/november-2023-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in November of 2023. In the standard version, council members reacted to 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack's move to censure 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa. In the premium version: One alderman claims, explicitly, what Rosa did to intimidate her; Rosa's act of contrition; controversy around two proposals for referenda to be put before voters in March; and the raucous rules committee meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in November of 2023. In the standard version, council members reacted to 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack's move to censure 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa. In the premium version: One alderman claims, explicitly, what Rosa did to intimidate her; Rosa's act of contrition; controversy around two proposals for referenda to be put before voters in March; and the raucous rules committee meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-12-4-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in November of 2023. In the standard version, council members reacted to 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack's move to censure 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa. In the premium version: One alderman claims, explicitly, what Rosa did to intimidate her; Rosa's act of contrition; controversy around two proposals for referenda to be put before voters in March; and the raucous rules committee meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:17 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/sept-2023-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from several meetings of the Chicago City Council in September, 2023. In the standard version, Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermen introduced a measure to use real estate transfer taxes for housing the unhoused. In the premium version: aldermen discussed tax-increment financing to buy a building intended as a migrant shelter; a controversy around Mayor Johnson's pick for city comptroller; and why and how the the Sept. 13 full-council "phantom" meeting took place. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.3 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from several meetings of the Chicago City Council in September, 2023. In the standard version, Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermen introduced a measure to use real estate transfer taxes for housing the unhoused. In the premium version: aldermen discussed tax-increment financing to buy a building intended as a migrant shelter; a controversy around Mayor Johnson's pick for city comptroller; and why and how the the Sept. 13 full-council "phantom" meeting took place. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.3 minutes. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-10-6-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from several meetings of the Chicago City Council in September, 2023. In the standard version, Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermen introduced a measure to use real estate transfer taxes for housing the unhoused. In the premium version: aldermen discussed tax-increment financing to buy a building intended as a migrant shelter; a controversy around Mayor Johnson's pick for city comptroller; and why and how the the Sept. 13 full-council "phantom" meeting took place. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 23:14 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/cpd-consent-decree-mtg-june-2023 In audio from a June 2, 2023 public meeting, lawyers from the city of Chicago and the American Civil Liberties Union clashed on the pace of police reforms mandated by the 2019 Consent Decree. Length 23.2 minutes. In audio from a June 2, 2023 public meeting, lawyers from the city of Chicago and the American Civil Liberties Union clashed on the pace of police reforms mandated by the 2019 Consent Decree. Length 23.2 minutes. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/consent-decree-8-7-23.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn audio from a June 2, 2023 public meeting, lawyers from the city of Chicago and the American Civil Liberties Union clashed on the pace of police reforms mandated by the 2019 Consent Decree. Length 23.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:45 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-staffing-ccpsa-mayor-transition In this audio piece, a public safety commission member questioned police workforce allocation--a matter also highlighted in a report by Mayor Brandon Johnson's transition team. Length 6.8 minutes. In this audio piece, a public safety commission member questioned police workforce allocation--a matter also highlighted in a report by Mayor Brandon Johnson's transition team. Length 6.8 minutes. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-7-11-23.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, a public safety commission member questioned police workforce allocation--a matter also highlighted in a report by Mayor Brandon Johnson's transition team. Length 6.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:29 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/use-of-force-critics In this audio piece, members of Chicago’s Use of Force Community Working Group criticized use-of-force training by the Chicago Police Department. Length 8.5 minutes. In this audio piece, members of Chicago’s Use of Force Community Working Group criticized use-of-force training by the Chicago Police Department. Length 8.5 minutes. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-6-21-23.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, members of Chicago’s Use of Force Community Working Group criticized use-of-force training by the Chicago Police Department. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:23 true http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/may-2023-full-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from 2023's May 24 and May 31 meetings of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen reacted on May 24 to Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed slate of 20 council committees and their associated chairs. In the premium version: finance committee chair Ald. Scott Waguespack's May 24 concession speech; rancor at the May 31 meeting caused by the administration's proposed funding of migrant support; and how members of the public were barred from the May 24 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.4 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from 2023's May 24 and May 31 meetings of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen reacted on May 24 to Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed slate of 20 council committees and their associated chairs. In the premium version: finance committee chair Ald. Scott Waguespack's May 24 concession speech; rancor at the May 31 meeting caused by the administration's proposed funding of migrant support; and how members of the public were barred from the May 24 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.4 minutes. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-6-14-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed audio from 2023's May 24 and May 31 meetings of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen reacted on May 24 to Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed slate of 20 council committees and their associated chairs. In the premium version: finance committee chair Ald. Scott Waguespack's May 24 concession speech; rancor at the May 31 meeting caused by the administration's proposed funding of migrant support; and how members of the public were barred from the May 24 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:29 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/joe-ferguson-aldermanic-handbook In an audio interview, former Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson described an effort to formalize the training of new aldermen, and gave insights into why it failed. In the standard version, Ferguson described how the idea of an aldermanic handbook came to him. In the premium version, Ferguson explained how the handbook came together, why it fell apart, and how some of the fundamental challenges of city governance could be addressed by comprehensive, formalized aldermanic training. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.5 minutes. In an audio interview, former Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson described an effort to formalize the training of new aldermen, and gave insights into why it failed. In the standard version, Ferguson described how the idea of an aldermanic handbook came to him. In the premium version, Ferguson explained how the handbook came together, why it fell apart, and how some of the fundamental challenges of city governance could be addressed by comprehensive, formalized aldermanic training. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.5 minutes. Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/ferguson-5-12-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview, former Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson described an effort to formalize the training of new aldermen, and gave insights into why it failed. In the standard version, Ferguson described how the idea of an aldermanic handbook came to him. In the premium version, Ferguson explained how the handbook came together, why it fell apart, and how some of the fundamental challenges of city governance could be addressed by comprehensive, formalized aldermanic training. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:10 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/special-march-2023-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated audio from a special March 30 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen spoke against expanding the number of council committees from 19 to 28. In the premium version: aldermen spoke in favor of the new committees and related rules; how claims of independence smack of hypocracy; and whether the council must vote on the new committee structure again. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated audio from a special March 30 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen spoke against expanding the number of council committees from 19 to 28. In the premium version: aldermen spoke in favor of the new committees and related rules; how claims of independence smack of hypocracy; and whether the council must vote on the new committee structure again. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-4-17-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated audio from a special March 30 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen spoke against expanding the number of council committees from 19 to 28. In the premium version: aldermen spoke in favor of the new committees and related rules; how claims of independence smack of hypocracy; and whether the council must vote on the new committee structure again. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:15 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/mar-2023-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and weighed parts of the March 2023 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen passionately debated whether to accept state funding for the city's migrant efforts. In the premium version: the state-funding debate continued, including a suprise parliamentary move; aldermen and Mayor Lightfoot doubled down on parliamentary moves and avoided debate on a controversial labor-union law; and different aldermen's "parting shots"--both favorable and not--at the outgoing mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and weighed parts of the March 2023 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen passionately debated whether to accept state funding for the city's migrant efforts. In the premium version: the state-funding debate continued, including a suprise parliamentary move; aldermen and Mayor Lightfoot doubled down on parliamentary moves and avoided debate on a controversial labor-union law; and different aldermen's "parting shots"--both favorable and not--at the outgoing mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-4-3-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and weighed parts of the March 2023 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen passionately debated whether to accept state funding for the city's migrant efforts. In the premium version: the state-funding debate continued, including a suprise parliamentary move; aldermen and Mayor Lightfoot doubled down on parliamentary moves and avoided debate on a controversial labor-union law; and different aldermen's "parting shots"--both favorable and not--at the outgoing mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:05 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/feb-2023-council-tif-comm-ed In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and appraised parts of 2023's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, approval of tax-increment financing for a Lincoln Ave. project bespeaks a lack of transparency. In the premium version: an alderman's blockage of Norfolk Southern Railway's South Side expansion; and multiple dramas erupting from Mayor Lightfoot's move to fast-track a Commonwealth Edison franchise agreement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 12.1 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and appraised parts of 2023's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, approval of tax-increment financing for a Lincoln Ave. project bespeaks a lack of transparency. In the premium version: an alderman's blockage of Norfolk Southern Railway's South Side expansion; and multiple dramas erupting from Mayor Lightfoot's move to fast-track a Commonwealth Edison franchise agreement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 12.1 minutes. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-3-2-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and appraised parts of 2023's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, approval of tax-increment financing for a Lincoln Ave. project bespeaks a lack of transparency. In the premium version: an alderman's blockage of Norfolk Southern Railway's South Side expansion; and multiple dramas erupting from Mayor Lightfoot's move to fast-track a Commonwealth Edison franchise agreement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 12.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:52 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/new-aldermen-training-laspata In an audio interview, Dave Glowacz spoke with First Ward Ald. Daniel La Spata about the training of new City Council members. In the standard version, La Spata spoke of plans to have newbies shadow their experienced peers. In the premium version: how the city's "formal" training lacked key info and had outright falsehoods; the disappearing contact info for residents; the crucial skill of lobbying; how to get put on committees; and the "jargon giraffe." (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes. In an audio interview, Dave Glowacz spoke with First Ward Ald. Daniel La Spata about the training of new City Council members. In the standard version, La Spata spoke of plans to have newbies shadow their experienced peers. In the premium version: how the city's "formal" training lacked key info and had outright falsehoods; the disappearing contact info for residents; the crucial skill of lobbying; how to get put on committees; and the "jargon giraffe." (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:02:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-2-1-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview, Dave Glowacz spoke with First Ward Ald. Daniel La Spata about the training of new City Council members. In the standard version, La Spata spoke of plans to have newbies shadow their experienced peers. In the premium version: how the city's "formal" training lacked key info and had outright falsehoods; the disappearing contact info for residents; the crucial skill of lobbying; how to get put on committees; and the "jargon giraffe." (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:49 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/dec-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in December of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen spoke in favor of Red Line Extension (RLE) tax-increment financing (TIF). In the premium version: opposition to the RLE TIF, and what that says about TIF in Chicago generally; an overwhelming--but somewhat puzzling--approval by aldermen of a replacement for one of their peers; an activist alderman scuffled with Mayor Lori Lightfoot over a gun-control ordinance; and another attempt by aldermen to take control of committee chairmanships from the mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in December of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen spoke in favor of Red Line Extension (RLE) tax-increment financing (TIF). In the premium version: opposition to the RLE TIF, and what that says about TIF in Chicago generally; an overwhelming--but somewhat puzzling--approval by aldermen of a replacement for one of their peers; an activist alderman scuffled with Mayor Lori Lightfoot over a gun-control ordinance; and another attempt by aldermen to take control of committee chairmanships from the mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-1-4-23-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in December of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen spoke in favor of Red Line Extension (RLE) tax-increment financing (TIF). In the premium version: opposition to the RLE TIF, and what that says about TIF in Chicago generally; an overwhelming--but somewhat puzzling--approval by aldermen of a replacement for one of their peers; an activist alderman scuffled with Mayor Lori Lightfoot over a gun-control ordinance; and another attempt by aldermen to take control of committee chairmanships from the mayor. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:35 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-budget-real-cost-2023 Jonathan Silverstein, a budget analyst fired by the city's Council Office of Financial Analysis, explained his recent report: "The Real Cost of the Chicago Police Department." In the standard version, Silverstein revealed the city of Chicago’s unusual budgeting practice: Many costs attributable to police are left out of CPD’s budget allocation. In the premium version: how other major cities handle their police budgeting; the effect of Chicago's budgeting scheme on taxpayers; the city's persistent, if not mysterious, tendency to under-budget CPD's overtime costs; and why Silverstein's revelations are coming now. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes. Jonathan Silverstein, a budget analyst fired by the city's Council Office of Financial Analysis, explained his recent report: "The Real Cost of the Chicago Police Department." In the standard version, Silverstein revealed the city of Chicago’s unusual budgeting practice: Many costs attributable to police are left out of CPD’s budget allocation. In the premium version: how other major cities handle their police budgeting; the effect of Chicago's budgeting scheme on taxpayers; the city's persistent, if not mysterious, tendency to under-budget CPD's overtime costs; and why Silverstein's revelations are coming now. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/police-12-15-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noJonathan Silverstein, a budget analyst fired by the city's Council Office of Financial Analysis, explained his recent report: "The Real Cost of the Chicago Police Department." In the standard version, Silverstein revealed the city of Chicago’s unusual budgeting practice: Many costs attributable to police are left out of CPD’s budget allocation. In the premium version: how other major cities handle their police budgeting; the effect of Chicago's budgeting scheme on taxpayers; the city's persistent, if not mysterious, tendency to under-budget CPD's overtime costs; and why Silverstein's revelations are coming now. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 13:02 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/oct-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in October and November of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen challenged Mayor Lightfoot's administration about how and whether the proposed 2023 budget resurrects the Dept. of Environment. In the premium version: the education committee's acting chair disputed Lightfoot's attempt to appoint a different chair; and aldermen spoke for and against the mayor's proposed city budget. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 13 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in October and November of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen challenged Mayor Lightfoot's administration about how and whether the proposed 2023 budget resurrects the Dept. of Environment. In the premium version: the education committee's acting chair disputed Lightfoot's attempt to appoint a different chair; and aldermen spoke for and against the mayor's proposed city budget. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 13 minutes. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-11-29-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated meetings of the Chicago City Council that took place in October and November of 2022. In the standard version, aldermen challenged Mayor Lightfoot's administration about how and whether the proposed 2023 budget resurrects the Dept. of Environment. In the premium version: the education committee's acting chair disputed Lightfoot's attempt to appoint a different chair; and aldermen spoke for and against the mayor's proposed city budget. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 13 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:17 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/sept-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the September, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen argued over a proposed rezoning of Chicago Housing Authority land for a soccer facility. In the premium version: zoning committee chair Ald. Tom Tunney maneuvered to further the soccer facility scheme; an aldermanic appointment by Mayor Lori Lightfoot portends a showdown over council autonomy; and a North Side alderman waved a knife while protesting a police misconduct settlement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the September, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen argued over a proposed rezoning of Chicago Housing Authority land for a soccer facility. In the premium version: zoning committee chair Ald. Tom Tunney maneuvered to further the soccer facility scheme; an aldermanic appointment by Mayor Lori Lightfoot portends a showdown over council autonomy; and a North Side alderman waved a knife while protesting a police misconduct settlement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes. Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:53:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-10-8-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the September, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen argued over a proposed rezoning of Chicago Housing Authority land for a soccer facility. In the premium version: zoning committee chair Ald. Tom Tunney maneuvered to further the soccer facility scheme; an aldermanic appointment by Mayor Lori Lightfoot portends a showdown over council autonomy; and a North Side alderman waved a knife while protesting a police misconduct settlement. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:57 http://www.chigov.com/illinois/general-assembly/cutback-amendment-lamm In an audio interview with Ill. government veteran Kevin Lamm, Dave Glowacz explored a 1980 state constitution amendment that fundamentally changed the state House. In the standard version, Lamm explained the big switch in 1980 from cumulative voting in House districts. In the premium version: Pat Quinn's citizen referendum; a more polarized House of Representatives; Tom Quinn argues for the switch; and ranked choice voting as a successor to cumulative voting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7 minutes. In an audio interview with Ill. government veteran Kevin Lamm, Dave Glowacz explored a 1980 state constitution amendment that fundamentally changed the state House. In the standard version, Lamm explained the big switch in 1980 from cumulative voting in House districts. In the premium version: Pat Quinn's citizen referendum; a more polarized House of Representatives; Tom Quinn argues for the switch; and ranked choice voting as a successor to cumulative voting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7 minutes. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:04:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/assembly-9-12-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview with Ill. government veteran Kevin Lamm, Dave Glowacz explored a 1980 state constitution amendment that fundamentally changed the state House. In the standard version, Lamm explained the big switch in 1980 from cumulative voting in House districts. In the premium version: Pat Quinn's citizen referendum; a more polarized House of Representatives; Tom Quinn argues for the switch; and ranked choice voting as a successor to cumulative voting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:17 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/july-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the July, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, members of the public remain cut off from aldermen. In the premium version: Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's speed camera curb goes down; boosted enforcement against illegal drag racing; and the mayor defends her NASCAR race scheme. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.3 minutes. In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the July, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, members of the public remain cut off from aldermen. In the premium version: Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's speed camera curb goes down; boosted enforcement against illegal drag racing; and the mayor defends her NASCAR race scheme. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.3 minutes. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:23:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-8-8-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben analyzed the July, 2022 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, members of the public remain cut off from aldermen. In the premium version: Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's speed camera curb goes down; boosted enforcement against illegal drag racing; and the mayor defends her NASCAR race scheme. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:06 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/june-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben dissected June, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, the ethicality of a non-election aldermanic turnover in the 24th Ward. In the premium version: more legislative twists and turns for Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's attempt to raise the speed at which Chicago's speed limit cameras are triggered. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:35:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-7-17-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben dissected June, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, the ethicality of a non-election aldermanic turnover in the 24th Ward. In the premium version: more legislative twists and turns for Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's attempt to raise the speed at which Chicago's speed limit cameras are triggered. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben dissected June, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, the ethicality of a non-election aldermanic turnover in the 24th Ward. In the premium version: more legislative twists and turns for Ninth Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's attempt to raise the speed at which Chicago's speed limit cameras are triggered. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:58 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/may-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen showed their upset with a ward remap compromise--and with each other. In the premium version: pointed objections to Mayor Lightfoot's casino project; aldermen tussle over the mayor's proposed new curfew rules; and an effort to grill city officials about youth safety comes to a surprising conclusion. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-6-8-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen showed their upset with a ward remap compromise--and with each other. In the premium version: pointed objections to Mayor Lightfoot's casino project; aldermen tussle over the mayor's proposed new curfew rules; and an effort to grill city officials about youth safety comes to a surprising conclusion. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen showed their upset with a ward remap compromise--and with each other. In the premium version: pointed objections to Mayor Lightfoot's casino project; aldermen tussle over the mayor's proposed new curfew rules; and an effort to grill city officials about youth safety comes to a surprising conclusion. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:03 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/april-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated April and May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen oppose Mayor Lightfoot's $12.5 million proposal to distribute 100,000 prepaid transit cards and 50,000 prepaid gas-station cards. In the premium version: aldermen speak in favor of the transit and gas giveaway; a convoluted vote on the giveaway; a tranche of TIF gifts; 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's push to cut speeding tickets thwarted again; and Ald. Brendan Reilly bets against a temporary casino in the 42nd Ward. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes. Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-5-19-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated April and May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen oppose Mayor Lightfoot's $12.5 million proposal to distribute 100,000 prepaid transit cards and 50,000 prepaid gas-station cards. In the premium version: aldermen speak in favor of the transit and gas giveaway; a convoluted vote on the giveaway; a tranche of TIF gifts; 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's push to cut speeding tickets thwarted again; and Ald. Brendan Reilly bets against a temporary casino in the 42nd Ward. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated April and May, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen oppose Mayor Lightfoot's $12.5 million proposal to distribute 100,000 prepaid transit cards and 50,000 prepaid gas-station cards. In the premium version: aldermen speak in favor of the transit and gas giveaway; a convoluted vote on the giveaway; a tranche of TIF gifts; 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale's push to cut speeding tickets thwarted again; and Ald. Brendan Reilly bets against a temporary casino in the 42nd Ward. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:29 http://www.chigov.com/chicago/city-council/march-2022-city-council In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated March, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, excitement and confusion over the council's first-ever use of electronic voting. In the premium version: dismay and righteousness at the mayor's proposed casino super-committee; the special council session to approve a new 11th Ward alderman; and the current drama around the effort to create a council legal staff. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes. Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:00:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-4-9-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated March, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, excitement and confusion over the council's first-ever use of electronic voting. In the premium version: dismay and righteousness at the mayor's proposed casino super-committee; the special council session to approve a new 11th Ward alderman; and the current drama around the effort to create a council legal staff. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated March, 2022 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, excitement and confusion over the council's first-ever use of electronic voting. In the premium version: dismay and righteousness at the mayor's proposed casino super-committee; the special council session to approve a new 11th Ward alderman; and the current drama around the effort to create a council legal staff. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:38 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and opined on parts of 2022's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen discussed the city's policy around a particular (but not unique) proposed purchase of a former Aldi grocery store in a TIF district on the West Side. In the premium version: aldermen heap honors upon Ill. Secretary of State Jess White and citizen-at-large George Blakemore; the final part (perhaps) in the saga of Mayor Lightfoot's appointment for the head of COPA; and the latest on the proposed ordinance that lets the city seize assets of gang leaders. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.6 minutes. Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-3-12-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and opined on parts of 2022's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen discussed the city's policy around a particular (but not unique) proposed purchase of a former Aldi grocery store in a TIF district on the West Side. In the premium version: aldermen heap honors upon Ill. Secretary of State Jess White and citizen-at-large George Blakemore; the final part (perhaps) in the saga of Mayor Lightfoot's appointment for the head of COPA; and the latest on the proposed ordinance that lets the city seize assets of gang leaders. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.6 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and opined on parts of 2022's February meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen discussed the city's policy around a particular (but not unique) proposed purchase of a former Aldi grocery store in a TIF district on the West Side. In the premium version: aldermen heap honors upon Ill. Secretary of State Jess White and citizen-at-large George Blakemore; the final part (perhaps) in the saga of Mayor Lightfoot's appointment for the head of COPA; and the latest on the proposed ordinance that lets the city seize assets of gang leaders. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:02 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated the Chicago City Council's "unfinished business" in evidence at its meetings that took place in January, 2022. In the standard version, 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale worked, again, at the Jan. 26 full council meeting to establish a legislative parliamentarian and legal staff. In the premium version: the full drama that unfolded on Jan. 26 around Ald. Beale's effort; the fate of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's emergency spending measure; and aldermanic frustration with the mayor's nominee to head the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:15:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-2-17-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated the Chicago City Council's "unfinished business" in evidence at its meetings that took place in January, 2022. In the standard version, 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale worked, again, at the Jan. 26 full council meeting to establish a legislative parliamentarian and legal staff. In the premium version: the full drama that unfolded on Jan. 26 around Ald. Beale's effort; the fate of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's emergency spending measure; and aldermanic frustration with the mayor's nominee to head the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated the Chicago City Council's "unfinished business" in evidence at its meetings that took place in January, 2022. In the standard version, 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale worked, again, at the Jan. 26 full council meeting to establish a legislative parliamentarian and legal staff. In the premium version: the full drama that unfolded on Jan. 26 around Ald. Beale's effort; the fate of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's emergency spending measure; and aldermanic frustration with the mayor's nominee to head the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:54 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the December 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen clashed over fiscal responsibility versus rewarding bad guys in settlements of police misconduct lawsuits. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot responds to criticism by her former chief lawyer; the continuing saga of Ald. Anthony Beale's quest for council legal staff; the mayor's emergency spending ordinance gets felled, then jumps back up; Ald. Anthony Napolitano's final speech before colleagues OK housing against his wishes; the pandemic-caused seating of council members; and Ald. Carrie Austin's medical emergency. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.9 minutes. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:01:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-1-7-22-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the December 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen clashed over fiscal responsibility versus rewarding bad guys in settlements of police misconduct lawsuits. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot responds to criticism by her former chief lawyer; the continuing saga of Ald. Anthony Beale's quest for council legal staff; the mayor's emergency spending ordinance gets felled, then jumps back up; Ald. Anthony Napolitano's final speech before colleagues OK housing against his wishes; the pandemic-caused seating of council members; and Ald. Carrie Austin's medical emergency. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.9 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed the December 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen clashed over fiscal responsibility versus rewarding bad guys in settlements of police misconduct lawsuits. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot responds to criticism by her former chief lawyer; the continuing saga of Ald. Anthony Beale's quest for council legal staff; the mayor's emergency spending ordinance gets felled, then jumps back up; Ald. Anthony Napolitano's final speech before colleagues OK housing against his wishes; the pandemic-caused seating of council members; and Ald. Carrie Austin's medical emergency. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 2:26 In an audio interview, Ald. Anthony Beale of the Ninth Ward spoke of a proposed ordinance that would let Chicago's City Council hire its own legal department. In the standard version, Beale described the legal staff's proposed roles. In the premium version: the key role of council parliamentarian; why council members have stymied a vote; and Beale's "fiery exchange" with Mayor Lightfoot. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:14:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/beale-12-28-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview, Ald. Anthony Beale of the Ninth Ward spoke of a proposed ordinance that would let Chicago's City Council hire its own legal department. In the standard version, Beale described the legal staff's proposed roles. In the premium version: the key role of council parliamentarian; why council members have stymied a vote; and Beale's "fiery exchange" with Mayor Lightfoot. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio interview, Ald. Anthony Beale of the Ninth Ward spoke of a proposed ordinance that would let Chicago's City Council hire its own legal department. In the standard version, Beale described the legal staff's proposed roles. In the premium version: the key role of council parliamentarian; why council members have stymied a vote; and Beale's "fiery exchange" with Mayor Lightfoot. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:07 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated November 2021 meetings of Chicago's City Council, the mayor, and Police Board. In the standard version, a controversy erupted over a mayoral appointment for the permanent head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot's emotional reaction to Ald. Walter Burnett (27); a proposed lawsuit settlement could affect how the police dept. allocates cops citywide; aldermen clash over the decennial redrawing of ward boundaries; and another top manager leaves the Office of Inspector General. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.1 minutes. Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:55:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-12-4-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated November 2021 meetings of Chicago's City Council, the mayor, and Police Board. In the standard version, a controversy erupted over a mayoral appointment for the permanent head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot's emotional reaction to Ald. Walter Burnett (27); a proposed lawsuit settlement could affect how the police dept. allocates cops citywide; aldermen clash over the decennial redrawing of ward boundaries; and another top manager leaves the Office of Inspector General. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.1 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben evaluated November 2021 meetings of Chicago's City Council, the mayor, and Police Board. In the standard version, a controversy erupted over a mayoral appointment for the permanent head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot's emotional reaction to Ald. Walter Burnett (27); a proposed lawsuit settlement could affect how the police dept. allocates cops citywide; aldermen clash over the decennial redrawing of ward boundaries; and another top manager leaves the Office of Inspector General. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 11.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:28 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed October meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, outgoing Inspector General Joe Ferguson warned council members about things to come. In the premium version: a mayoral proposal for people to opt out of the Chicago Police "gang database"; the council prolongs a TIF district near Lincoln Yards; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tries--and fails--again to move stalled ordinances; Ald. Ray Lopez (15) emulates Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) in a parliamentary manuever; and police union Pres. John Catanzara pressures aldermen around a vaccine-related power shift. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.5 minutes. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:15:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-11-4-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed October meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, outgoing Inspector General Joe Ferguson warned council members about things to come. In the premium version: a mayoral proposal for people to opt out of the Chicago Police "gang database"; the council prolongs a TIF district near Lincoln Yards; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tries--and fails--again to move stalled ordinances; Ald. Ray Lopez (15) emulates Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) in a parliamentary manuever; and police union Pres. John Catanzara pressures aldermen around a vaccine-related power shift. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.5 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed October meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, outgoing Inspector General Joe Ferguson warned council members about things to come. In the premium version: a mayoral proposal for people to opt out of the Chicago Police "gang database"; the council prolongs a TIF district near Lincoln Yards; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tries--and fails--again to move stalled ordinances; Ald. Ray Lopez (15) emulates Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) in a parliamentary manuever; and police union Pres. John Catanzara pressures aldermen around a vaccine-related power shift. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:37 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed a September meeting of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen debated a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Police patrolman's union. In the premium version: council members discussed a limit on the distribution of single-use foodware; Ald. Jim Gardiner (45) gave an apology to the full council; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tussled with Mayor Lightfoot and other council members over speed limit cameras; and, at its August meeting, the Chicago Plan Commission debated low-income housing near O'Hare airport. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:09:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-9-30-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed a September meeting of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen debated a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Police patrolman's union. In the premium version: council members discussed a limit on the distribution of single-use foodware; Ald. Jim Gardiner (45) gave an apology to the full council; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tussled with Mayor Lightfoot and other council members over speed limit cameras; and, at its August meeting, the Chicago Plan Commission debated low-income housing near O'Hare airport. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben probed a September meeting of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen debated a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Police patrolman's union. In the premium version: council members discussed a limit on the distribution of single-use foodware; Ald. Jim Gardiner (45) gave an apology to the full council; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tussled with Mayor Lightfoot and other council members over speed limit cameras; and, at its August meeting, the Chicago Plan Commission debated low-income housing near O'Hare airport. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 10.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 2:32 In an audio piece, housing specialists and others talk about how the creation of low-income housing in Chicago is tied to higher-income apartments--pursuant to a new Illinois incentive for developers. The standard version gives previews of comments made in the premium version by these speakers: Gov. JB Pritzker; state Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39); Chicago housing consultant John McDermott; author Dr Robert Chaskin; Ohio State Univ. professor Dr Rachel Kleit; and Related Midwest executive Jacque Sandberg. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:14:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/housing-8-29-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio piece, housing specialists and others talk about how the creation of low-income housing in Chicago is tied to higher-income apartments--pursuant to a new Illinois incentive for developers. The standard version gives previews of comments made in the premium version by these speakers: Gov. JB Pritzker; state Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39); Chicago housing consultant John McDermott; author Dr Robert Chaskin; Ohio State Univ. professor Dr Rachel Kleit; and Related Midwest executive Jacque Sandberg. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio piece, housing specialists and others talk about how the creation of low-income housing in Chicago is tied to higher-income apartments--pursuant to a new Illinois incentive for developers. The standard version gives previews of comments made in the premium version by these speakers: Gov. JB Pritzker; state Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39); Chicago housing consultant John McDermott; author Dr Robert Chaskin; Ohio State Univ. professor Dr Rachel Kleit; and Related Midwest executive Jacque Sandberg. Length 2.5 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:38 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben digested slices of July 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen traded wildly different takes on the proposed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In the premium version: aldermen zealously argued for and against the elected public safety commission; council members considered a rule to streamline approval of public way permits, while retaining aldermanic prerogative; and an illuminating exchange between a city lawyer and aldermen over a lawsuit payout in the case of a shooting by police. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.6 minutes. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:15:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-8-8-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben digested slices of July 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen traded wildly different takes on the proposed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In the premium version: aldermen zealously argued for and against the elected public safety commission; council members considered a rule to streamline approval of public way permits, while retaining aldermanic prerogative; and an illuminating exchange between a city lawyer and aldermen over a lawsuit payout in the case of a shooting by police. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.6 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben digested slices of July 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen traded wildly different takes on the proposed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In the premium version: aldermen zealously argued for and against the elected public safety commission; council members considered a rule to streamline approval of public way permits, while retaining aldermanic prerogative; and an illuminating exchange between a city lawyer and aldermen over a lawsuit payout in the case of a shooting by police. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:59 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and critiqued parts of the June 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, a parliamentary manuever on a mayoral appointment results in an unexpected, early adjournment. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot forces the approval of another appointment; the mayor brings the meeting to a close over fervent aldermanic objections; at a June 25 meeting, a mayoral ally thwarts a mayoral plan that'd weaken aldermen; and aldermen grill the police superintendent at a special July 2 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-7-19-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and critiqued parts of the June 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, a parliamentary manuever on a mayoral appointment results in an unexpected, early adjournment. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot forces the approval of another appointment; the mayor brings the meeting to a close over fervent aldermanic objections; at a June 25 meeting, a mayoral ally thwarts a mayoral plan that'd weaken aldermen; and aldermen grill the police superintendent at a special July 2 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben heard and critiqued parts of the June 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, a parliamentary manuever on a mayoral appointment results in an unexpected, early adjournment. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot forces the approval of another appointment; the mayor brings the meeting to a close over fervent aldermanic objections; at a June 25 meeting, a mayoral ally thwarts a mayoral plan that'd weaken aldermen; and aldermen grill the police superintendent at a special July 2 meeting. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:31 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated parts of the May 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen tried to delay environmentally challenged affordable housing in the 12th ward. In the premium version: racial equity talk fails to stop a cannabis dispensary expansion; a parliamentary move brakes a Lake Shore Drive renaming, but puts a sponsor into overdrive; and a council character gets cut off. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-6-21-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated parts of the May 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen tried to delay environmentally challenged affordable housing in the 12th ward. In the premium version: racial equity talk fails to stop a cannabis dispensary expansion; a parliamentary move brakes a Lake Shore Drive renaming, but puts a sponsor into overdrive; and a council character gets cut off. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to and evaluated parts of the May 2021 meeting of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen tried to delay environmentally challenged affordable housing in the 12th ward. In the premium version: racial equity talk fails to stop a cannabis dispensary expansion; a parliamentary move brakes a Lake Shore Drive renaming, but puts a sponsor into overdrive; and a council character gets cut off. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:43 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from April 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen wrangled over expansion of a North-Side cannabis dispensary. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot cuts off an alderman's mike, channelling Richard J. Daley; wildly differing cost estimates for a police complaint database; reporters who "roll around in the depths of cesspools" of mayoral rumor; and profanity erupts over the renaming of Lake Shore Drive. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.4 minutes. Wed, 19 May 2021 11:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-5-18-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from April 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen wrangled over expansion of a North-Side cannabis dispensary. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot cuts off an alderman's mike, channelling Richard J. Daley; wildly differing cost estimates for a police complaint database; reporters who "roll around in the depths of cesspools" of mayoral rumor; and profanity erupts over the renaming of Lake Shore Drive. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.4 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from April 2021 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen wrangled over expansion of a North-Side cannabis dispensary. In the premium version: Mayor Lightfoot cuts off an alderman's mike, channelling Richard J. Daley; wildly differing cost estimates for a police complaint database; reporters who "roll around in the depths of cesspools" of mayoral rumor; and profanity erupts over the renaming of Lake Shore Drive. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:50 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from the March 2021 session of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, alderman argued over a proposed resolution calling for condemnation of violence in India. In the premium version: debates over a building demolition surcharge pilot in Pilsen and Logan Square; lining up for and against industrial zoning regulations to address environmental concerns; and controversy over a proposed guaranteed income. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.8 minutes. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:01:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-4-21-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from the March 2021 session of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, alderman argued over a proposed resolution calling for condemnation of violence in India. In the premium version: debates over a building demolition surcharge pilot in Pilsen and Logan Square; lining up for and against industrial zoning regulations to address environmental concerns; and controversy over a proposed guaranteed income. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.8 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from the March 2021 session of the full Chicago City Council. In the standard version, alderman argued over a proposed resolution calling for condemnation of violence in India. In the premium version: debates over a building demolition surcharge pilot in Pilsen and Logan Square; lining up for and against industrial zoning regulations to address environmental concerns; and controversy over a proposed guaranteed income. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:09 In an audio interview, Alderman Andre Vasquez of Chicago's 40th Ward talked about a City Council resolution he co-sponsored that calls for a hearing on how Chicago will redraw ward boundaries. In the standard version, Vasquez defended his resolution from critiques by the council's Latino Caucus. In the premium version: questions about selecting an independent remap commission; how non-whites can represent whites; and avoiding the "back room." Length 5.1 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:14:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/ward-remap-3-19-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview, Alderman Andre Vasquez of Chicago's 40th Ward talked about a City Council resolution he co-sponsored that calls for a hearing on how Chicago will redraw ward boundaries. In the standard version, Vasquez defended his resolution from critiques by the council's Latino Caucus. In the premium version: questions about selecting an independent remap commission; how non-whites can represent whites; and avoiding the "back room." Length 5.1 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio interview, Alderman Andre Vasquez of Chicago's 40th Ward talked about a City Council resolution he co-sponsored that calls for a hearing on how Chicago will redraw ward boundaries. In the standard version, Vasquez defended his resolution from critiques by the council's Latino Caucus. In the premium version: questions about selecting an independent remap commission; how non-whites can represent whites; and avoiding the "back room." Length 5.1 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:21 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from February 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, Ald. Ed Burke (14) blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal to apply $281.5 million of federal COVID-19 relief (via the CARES Act) to the police budget. In the premium version: Lightfoot's infamous Feb. 24 expletive; dense parliamentary maneuvers to force adjournment; warnings of federal scrutiny; and council concerns about resuming in-person meetings. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.3 minutes. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:01:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-3-11-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from February 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, Ald. Ed Burke (14) blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal to apply $281.5 million of federal COVID-19 relief (via the CARES Act) to the police budget. In the premium version: Lightfoot's infamous Feb. 24 expletive; dense parliamentary maneuvers to force adjournment; warnings of federal scrutiny; and council concerns about resuming in-person meetings. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.3 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from February 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, Ald. Ed Burke (14) blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal to apply $281.5 million of federal COVID-19 relief (via the CARES Act) to the police budget. In the premium version: Lightfoot's infamous Feb. 24 expletive; dense parliamentary maneuvers to force adjournment; warnings of federal scrutiny; and council concerns about resuming in-person meetings. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:06 In this audio piece, members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus blast a proposed independent commission for redrawing ward boundaries--prompting a contrarian response by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In the premium version, hear the entire Jan. 27 Latino Caucus press conference. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.1 minutes. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:57:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/ward-map-2-16-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus blast a proposed independent commission for redrawing ward boundaries--prompting a contrarian response by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In the premium version, hear the entire Jan. 27 Latino Caucus press conference. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.1 minutes.In this audio piece, members of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus blast a proposed independent commission for redrawing ward boundaries--prompting a contrarian response by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In the premium version, hear the entire Jan. 27 Latino Caucus press conference. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:12 In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from several January 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen voiced frustration with Metra pursuit of tax-increment financing for rail crossings. In the premium version: tension over Chicago's carjacking epidemic; another delay of a South Side community policing outpost; differing meanings of "transparent" redrawing of ward boundaries; and Mayor Lightfoot scolds aldermen on an immigration enforcement measure. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.2 minutes. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-2-9-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from several January 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen voiced frustration with Metra pursuit of tax-increment financing for rail crossings. In the premium version: tension over Chicago's carjacking epidemic; another delay of a South Side community policing outpost; differing meanings of "transparent" redrawing of ward boundaries; and Mayor Lightfoot scolds aldermen on an immigration enforcement measure. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.2 minutes.In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben listened to audio from several January 2021 sessions of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen voiced frustration with Metra pursuit of tax-increment financing for rail crossings. In the premium version: tension over Chicago's carjacking epidemic; another delay of a South Side community policing outpost; differing meanings of "transparent" redrawing of ward boundaries; and Mayor Lightfoot scolds aldermen on an immigration enforcement measure. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:53 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Dave and Ben analyzed audio from a December, 2020 City Council hearing about the botched police raid on the home of Anjanette Young, and from the council's full meeting. In the standard version, aldermen wondered why no staff from the Dept. of Law were present to answer questions. In the premium version: the cost and efficacy of search warrant-based raids; how long police must wait before busting down a door; police supe's frustration with "the Chicago way;" and the mysterious burying of an immigrant-related ordinance. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:46:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-1-9-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Dave and Ben analyzed audio from a December, 2020 City Council hearing about the botched police raid on the home of Anjanette Young, and from the council's full meeting. In the standard version, aldermen wondered why no staff from the Dept. of Law were present to answer questions. In the premium version: the cost and efficacy of search warrant-based raids; how long police must wait before busting down a door; police supe's frustration with "the Chicago way;" and the mysterious burying of an immigrant-related ordinance. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Dave and Ben analyzed audio from a December, 2020 City Council hearing about the botched police raid on the home of Anjanette Young, and from the council's full meeting. In the standard version, aldermen wondered why no staff from the Dept. of Law were present to answer questions. In the premium version: the cost and efficacy of search warrant-based raids; how long police must wait before busting down a door; police supe's frustration with "the Chicago way;" and the mysterious burying of an immigrant-related ordinance. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 2:51 In this audio piece, we hear Chicago Inspector General (IG) Joseph Ferguson warn members of the City Council about departures of key officials--and the effect on reform of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). In the standard version, Ferguson explained the big turnover in the position of Deputy IG for Public Safety. In the premium version, Ferguson spoke of the "fiscal consequences" of departures by the other key players in Chicago police reform--and why their exit will stymie transformation of CPD. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 2.8 minutes. Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/ferguson-12-26-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn this audio piece, we hear Chicago Inspector General (IG) Joseph Ferguson warn members of the City Council about departures of key officials--and the effect on reform of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). In the standard version, Ferguson explained the big turnover in the position of Deputy IG for Public Safety. In the premium version, Ferguson spoke of the "fiscal consequences" of departures by the other key players in Chicago police reform--and why their exit will stymie transformation of CPD. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 2.8 minutes.In this audio piece, we hear Chicago Inspector General (IG) Joseph Ferguson warn members of the City Council about departures of key officials--and the effect on reform of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). In the standard version, Ferguson explained the big turnover in the position of Deputy IG for Public Safety. In the premium version, Ferguson spoke of the "fiscal consequences" of departures by the other key players in Chicago police reform--and why their exit will stymie transformation of CPD. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 2.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:26 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave comment on audio from November 2020's approval by the Chicago City Council of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2021 budget ordinances. The standard version features an audio collage of aldermen voicing their support for and objections to the mayor's budget proposals. In the premium version: incongruous votes by some; the annual criticisms don't change, but the critics do; what happens to progressive revenue proposals; and an alderman plays the age card. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:46:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-12-16-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave comment on audio from November 2020's approval by the Chicago City Council of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2021 budget ordinances. The standard version features an audio collage of aldermen voicing their support for and objections to the mayor's budget proposals. In the premium version: incongruous votes by some; the annual criticisms don't change, but the critics do; what happens to progressive revenue proposals; and an alderman plays the age card. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave comment on audio from November 2020's approval by the Chicago City Council of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2021 budget ordinances. The standard version features an audio collage of aldermen voicing their support for and objections to the mayor's budget proposals. In the premium version: incongruous votes by some; the annual criticisms don't change, but the critics do; what happens to progressive revenue proposals; and an alderman plays the age card. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:59 In an audio interview with former Chicago budget director Paul Vallas, Dave Glowacz explored ideas for the city of Chicago's 2021 budget. Length 6 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:13:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/vallas-11-17-21-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview with former Chicago budget director Paul Vallas, Dave Glowacz explored ideas for the city of Chicago's 2021 budget. Length 6 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio interview with former Chicago budget director Paul Vallas, Dave Glowacz explored ideas for the city of Chicago's 2021 budget. Length 6 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 16:05 In an audio interview with an inquisitive Chicago voter, Dave Glowacz explains one way to choose Cook County judges in a general election: by using the bar association recommendations found at voteforjudges.org. This episode is reprised from an October 29, 2016 interview. Length 16.1 minutes. (For the full-length video version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:52:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/elect-10-29-16-a.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview with an inquisitive Chicago voter, Dave Glowacz explains one way to choose Cook County judges in a general election: by using the bar association recommendations found at voteforjudges.org. This episode is reprised from an October 29, 2016 interview. Length 16.1 minutes. (For the full-length video version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio interview with an inquisitive Chicago voter, Dave Glowacz explains one way to choose Cook County judges in a general election: by using the bar association recommendations found at voteforjudges.org. This episode is reprised from an October 29, 2016 interview. Length 16.1 minutes. (For the full-length video version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:46 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from October 2020 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen want more say in approving TIF-funded projects. In the premium version: how minority-owned businesses get city contracts; how a proposed affordable housing ordinance got sidelined; and a proposed end to funding for cops in schools. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.8 minutes. Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:40:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-10-24-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from October 2020 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen want more say in approving TIF-funded projects. In the premium version: how minority-owned businesses get city contracts; how a proposed affordable housing ordinance got sidelined; and a proposed end to funding for cops in schools. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.8 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from October 2020 meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, aldermen want more say in approving TIF-funded projects. In the premium version: how minority-owned businesses get city contracts; how a proposed affordable housing ordinance got sidelined; and a proposed end to funding for cops in schools. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:00 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from the August and September 2020 meetings of the full Chicago City Council, including: whether an emergency resolution attacks the mayor; demands for hearings around the police budget; a start on combatting South Side gentrification; and a surprise TIF sunshine proposal. Length 11 minutes. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:55:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-9-9-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from the August and September 2020 meetings of the full Chicago City Council, including: whether an emergency resolution attacks the mayor; demands for hearings around the police budget; a start on combatting South Side gentrification; and a surprise TIF sunshine proposal. Length 11 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave react to audio from the August and September 2020 meetings of the full Chicago City Council, including: whether an emergency resolution attacks the mayor; demands for hearings around the police budget; a start on combatting South Side gentrification; and a surprise TIF sunshine proposal. Length 11 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:20 In an audio interview with veteran Alderman Anthony Beale of Chicago's 9th Ward, Dave Glowacz explored the Lightfoot administration's relationship with some of the more independent-thinking members of the City Council. Length 4.3 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:48:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/beale-9-21-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview with veteran Alderman Anthony Beale of Chicago's 9th Ward, Dave Glowacz explored the Lightfoot administration's relationship with some of the more independent-thinking members of the City Council. Length 4.3 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)In an audio interview with veteran Alderman Anthony Beale of Chicago's 9th Ward, Dave Glowacz explored the Lightfoot administration's relationship with some of the more independent-thinking members of the City Council. Length 4.3 minutes. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.)Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:06 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the July 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: why council members fear tenant protections; how (and whether) the mayor blindsided an alderman around a landmark district; the city gropes toward a police complaint database; and a lengthy tribute to a mayoral staffer. Length 9.1 minutes. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:15:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-8-5-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the July 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: why council members fear tenant protections; how (and whether) the mayor blindsided an alderman around a landmark district; the city gropes toward a police complaint database; and a lengthy tribute to a mayoral staffer. Length 9.1 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the July 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: why council members fear tenant protections; how (and whether) the mayor blindsided an alderman around a landmark district; the city gropes toward a police complaint database; and a lengthy tribute to a mayoral staffer. Length 9.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:24 true In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the June 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: more votes against the mayor; a reparations commission vote prompts pleas and scolds from black aldermen; cops in schools and out of some wards; and more leaks from a "confidential" mayoral conference. Length 7.4 minutes. Sat, 04 Jul 2020 20:45:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-7-4-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the June 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: more votes against the mayor; a reparations commission vote prompts pleas and scolds from black aldermen; cops in schools and out of some wards; and more leaks from a "confidential" mayoral conference. Length 7.4 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the June 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: more votes against the mayor; a reparations commission vote prompts pleas and scolds from black aldermen; cops in schools and out of some wards; and more leaks from a "confidential" mayoral conference. Length 7.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:47 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the May 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: aldermen not "brought in" on TIF funding of parks; grousing about minority contracting at the new Trib Tower development; one aldermen chides colleagues for asking too many questions (a "slippery slope"); a mayoral speech on collegiality; and new aldermen use an old tactic. Length 7.8 minutes. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:48:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-6-6-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the May 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: aldermen not "brought in" on TIF funding of parks; grousing about minority contracting at the new Trib Tower development; one aldermen chides colleagues for asking too many questions (a "slippery slope"); a mayoral speech on collegiality; and new aldermen use an old tactic. Length 7.8 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the May 2020 meeting of the full Chicago City Council, including: aldermen not "brought in" on TIF funding of parks; grousing about minority contracting at the new Trib Tower development; one aldermen chides colleagues for asking too many questions (a "slippery slope"); a mayoral speech on collegiality; and new aldermen use an old tactic. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:06 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the first-ever videoconference meeting of the full Chicago City Council. We hear pushback on a COVID-19 emergency powers ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot--from Alds. Jason Ervin (28), Ray Lopez (15), Emma Mitts (37), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25), and Michele Smith (43). Length 6.1 minutes. Wed, 06 May 2020 15:45:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-5-6-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the first-ever videoconference meeting of the full Chicago City Council. We hear pushback on a COVID-19 emergency powers ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot--from Alds. Jason Ervin (28), Ray Lopez (15), Emma Mitts (37), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25), and Michele Smith (43). Length 6.1 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio from the first-ever videoconference meeting of the full Chicago City Council. We hear pushback on a COVID-19 emergency powers ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot--from Alds. Jason Ervin (28), Ray Lopez (15), Emma Mitts (37), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25), and Michele Smith (43). Length 6.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:55 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from the last meeting of Chicago aldermen before the city's "shelter in place" edict. We hear an administration critic choke on an attempted attack; a South Side alderman wins a dramatic TIF concession; and, in the face of a dire pandemic, Dave and Ben embrace the aldermanic routine. Length 7.9 minutes. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:07:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-3-27-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from the last meeting of Chicago aldermen before the city's "shelter in place" edict. We hear an administration critic choke on an attempted attack; a South Side alderman wins a dramatic TIF concession; and, in the face of a dire pandemic, Dave and Ben embrace the aldermanic routine. Length 7.9 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from the last meeting of Chicago aldermen before the city's "shelter in place" edict. We hear an administration critic choke on an attempted attack; a South Side alderman wins a dramatic TIF concession; and, in the face of a dire pandemic, Dave and Ben embrace the aldermanic routine. Length 7.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from notable moments of the Chicago City Council's February meeting: animal rights activists get a lesson in how and when to protest; the fast-moving approval train puts on the brakes; and aldermen debate whether they should "roll the dice" in settling a police misconduct lawsuit. Length 6 minutes. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:07:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-3-3-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from notable moments of the Chicago City Council's February meeting: animal rights activists get a lesson in how and when to protest; the fast-moving approval train puts on the brakes; and aldermen debate whether they should "roll the dice" in settling a police misconduct lawsuit. Length 6 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave listen to audio clips from notable moments of the Chicago City Council's February meeting: animal rights activists get a lesson in how and when to protest; the fast-moving approval train puts on the brakes; and aldermen debate whether they should "roll the dice" in settling a police misconduct lawsuit. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:36 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's first 2020 meeting: Mayor Lori Lightfoot rebukes aldermanic concerns about LGBT business support; aldermen's selective concern about divvying up "the pie;" and, after 1.5 hours of honors, aldermen blow through key diktats in seconds. Length 6.6 minutes. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:07:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/council-1-20-20-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's first 2020 meeting: Mayor Lori Lightfoot rebukes aldermanic concerns about LGBT business support; aldermen's selective concern about divvying up "the pie;" and, after 1.5 hours of honors, aldermen blow through key diktats in seconds. Length 6.6 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's first 2020 meeting: Mayor Lori Lightfoot rebukes aldermanic concerns about LGBT business support; aldermen's selective concern about divvying up "the pie;" and, after 1.5 hours of honors, aldermen blow through key diktats in seconds. Length 6.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:06 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's divided approval of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget: Irving Park/Elston TIF district dust-up implies planning dept.'s executive order uncertainty; some aldermen voted against higher property taxes--but voted for big TIF deals that could raise those taxes; the "debate" over ambulance rides paid for by Medicaid; the principled resistance of Alds. Ray Lopez and Anthony Beale; Ald. James Cappelman maybe makes going along sound like legislative savvy; whether corporate clout will forever keep the city from progressive revenue sources; and mayoral retribution against naysaying aldermen: myth vs. reality. Length 9.1 minutes. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-20-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's divided approval of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget: Irving Park/Elston TIF district dust-up implies planning dept.'s executive order uncertainty; some aldermen voted against higher property taxes--but voted for big TIF deals that could raise those taxes; the "debate" over ambulance rides paid for by Medicaid; the principled resistance of Alds. Ray Lopez and Anthony Beale; Ald. James Cappelman maybe makes going along sound like legislative savvy; whether corporate clout will forever keep the city from progressive revenue sources; and mayoral retribution against naysaying aldermen: myth vs. reality. Length 9.1 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the City Council's divided approval of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget: Irving Park/Elston TIF district dust-up implies planning dept.'s executive order uncertainty; some aldermen voted against higher property taxes--but voted for big TIF deals that could raise those taxes; the "debate" over ambulance rides paid for by Medicaid; the principled resistance of Alds. Ray Lopez and Anthony Beale; Ald. James Cappelman maybe makes going along sound like legislative savvy; whether corporate clout will forever keep the city from progressive revenue sources; and mayoral retribution against naysaying aldermen: myth vs. reality. Length 9.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:12 Budget analyst Jonathan Silverstein, of the Council Office of Financial Analysis, lays out a 2020 "city budget for dummies," including: how COFA has come unleashed--and how it's still "hamstrung;" how the City Council's finance, budget, and analysis staffs differ in function; which 2020 budget changes came from outside forces vs. the mayor's choices; how pension law and past debt indulgences led to a projected 2020 deficit; the lasting effect of past lawsuit settlement underestimates; how the mayor touted "zero based budgeting," but we have "no way of verifying that;" "inefficient" hiring slow-downs as a legacy method of cost savings; and how the Law Dept. should "lawyer up," while it chafes at the Shakman bit. Length 6.2 minutes. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/cofa-12-1-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBudget analyst Jonathan Silverstein, of the Council Office of Financial Analysis, lays out a 2020 "city budget for dummies," including: how COFA has come unleashed--and how it's still "hamstrung;" how the City Council's finance, budget, and analysis staffs differ in function; which 2020 budget changes came from outside forces vs. the mayor's choices; how pension law and past debt indulgences led to a projected 2020 deficit; the lasting effect of past lawsuit settlement underestimates; how the mayor touted "zero based budgeting," but we have "no way of verifying that;" "inefficient" hiring slow-downs as a legacy method of cost savings; and how the Law Dept. should "lawyer up," while it chafes at the Shakman bit. Length 6.2 minutes.Budget analyst Jonathan Silverstein, of the Council Office of Financial Analysis, lays out a 2020 "city budget for dummies," including: how COFA has come unleashed--and how it's still "hamstrung;" how the City Council's finance, budget, and analysis staffs differ in function; which 2020 budget changes came from outside forces vs. the mayor's choices; how pension law and past debt indulgences led to a projected 2020 deficit; the lasting effect of past lawsuit settlement underestimates; how the mayor touted "zero based budgeting," but we have "no way of verifying that;" "inefficient" hiring slow-downs as a legacy method of cost savings; and how the Law Dept. should "lawyer up," while it chafes at the Shakman bit. Length 6.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:55 This episode presents an audio collage of comments by Chicagoans who spoke at Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget town halls in September and October of 2019. Lightfoot asked residents to "give public testimony on Chicago's 2020 budget"--and they offered plenty of ideas on public pensions, mental health services, affordable housing, loafing city workers, tax-increment financing, and why Chicagoans are being priced out of the city. Length 6.9 minutes. Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:01:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/town-halls-10-13-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThis episode presents an audio collage of comments by Chicagoans who spoke at Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget town halls in September and October of 2019. Lightfoot asked residents to "give public testimony on Chicago's 2020 budget"--and they offered plenty of ideas on public pensions, mental health services, affordable housing, loafing city workers, tax-increment financing, and why Chicagoans are being priced out of the city. Length 6.9 minutes.This episode presents an audio collage of comments by Chicagoans who spoke at Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget town halls in September and October of 2019. Lightfoot asked residents to "give public testimony on Chicago's 2020 budget"--and they offered plenty of ideas on public pensions, mental health services, affordable housing, loafing city workers, tax-increment financing, and why Chicagoans are being priced out of the city. Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:48 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the city's defense of the Cortland/Chicago River tax-increment financing (TIF) district and the Lincoln Yards development. Length 6.8 minutes. Wed, 29 May 2019 16:23:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-dg-8-16-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the city's defense of the Cortland/Chicago River tax-increment financing (TIF) district and the Lincoln Yards development. Length 6.8 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the city's defense of the Cortland/Chicago River tax-increment financing (TIF) district and the Lincoln Yards development. Length 6.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 35:04 In an audio interview with freshman Alderman Daniel La Spata of Chicago's 1st Ward, Dave Glowacz explores how new City Council members get the training and orientation needed to do their jobs. "We want our aldermen to be the strongest civil servants they can possibly be," La Spata said--which takes "a much more robust orientation" than the city provides. La Spata detailed what's missing, and how he'd fix it. Length 35 minutes. Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:50:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/laspata-8-11-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an audio interview with freshman Alderman Daniel La Spata of Chicago's 1st Ward, Dave Glowacz explores how new City Council members get the training and orientation needed to do their jobs. "We want our aldermen to be the strongest civil servants they can possibly be," La Spata said--which takes "a much more robust orientation" than the city provides. La Spata detailed what's missing, and how he'd fix it. Length 35 minutes.In an audio interview with freshman Alderman Daniel La Spata of Chicago's 1st Ward, Dave Glowacz explores how new City Council members get the training and orientation needed to do their jobs. "We want our aldermen to be the strongest civil servants they can possibly be," La Spata said--which takes "a much more robust orientation" than the city provides. La Spata detailed what's missing, and how he'd fix it. Length 35 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:48 Dave Glowacz talks with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky about how live radio differs from podcasting; the health of the Reader; whether news reporters should express partisan opinions and positions; biases embedded in news reporting; and Dave and Ben's role reversal. Length 5.8 minutes. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:50:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/icg-6-13-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDave Glowacz talks with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky about how live radio differs from podcasting; the health of the Reader; whether news reporters should express partisan opinions and positions; biases embedded in news reporting; and Dave and Ben's role reversal. Length 5.8 minutes.Dave Glowacz talks with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky about how live radio differs from podcasting; the health of the Reader; whether news reporters should express partisan opinions and positions; biases embedded in news reporting; and Dave and Ben's role reversal. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:42 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss aldermen's shock and outrage of Mayor Lightfoot's elevation of Ald. Waguespack; the new mayor vs. the "Beale-Burke axis" in a City Council shake-up; former planning dept. Commissioner David Reifman: real estate cheerleader or public servant; how developer Sterling Bay ended up with ownership of the Chicago River's banks; what prompted Friends of the Chicago River to support Lincoln Yards. Length 6.7 minutes. Wed, 29 May 2019 16:23:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-29-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss aldermen's shock and outrage of Mayor Lightfoot's elevation of Ald. Waguespack; the new mayor vs. the "Beale-Burke axis" in a City Council shake-up; former planning dept. Commissioner David Reifman: real estate cheerleader or public servant; how developer Sterling Bay ended up with ownership of the Chicago River's banks; what prompted Friends of the Chicago River to support Lincoln Yards. Length 6.7 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss aldermen's shock and outrage of Mayor Lightfoot's elevation of Ald. Waguespack; the new mayor vs. the "Beale-Burke axis" in a City Council shake-up; former planning dept. Commissioner David Reifman: real estate cheerleader or public servant; how developer Sterling Bay ended up with ownership of the Chicago River's banks; what prompted Friends of the Chicago River to support Lincoln Yards. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:24 In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave chew on this: Ald. Hopkins' belief that 'the right side should prevail;' the contrast of Amazon's NYC snub and a Cortland TIF denial; rules and duels that delayed the Cortland TIF vote; Ald. Hairston cites 'blight' sleight used to justify TIF; Ald. Reilly calls a developer's bluff on a TIF subsidy need; and Ald. Smith uncovers TIF financing costs. Length 6.4 minutes. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:56:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-11-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave chew on this: Ald. Hopkins' belief that 'the right side should prevail;' the contrast of Amazon's NYC snub and a Cortland TIF denial; rules and duels that delayed the Cortland TIF vote; Ald. Hairston cites 'blight' sleight used to justify TIF; Ald. Reilly calls a developer's bluff on a TIF subsidy need; and Ald. Smith uncovers TIF financing costs. Length 6.4 minutes.In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave chew on this: Ald. Hopkins' belief that 'the right side should prevail;' the contrast of Amazon's NYC snub and a Cortland TIF denial; rules and duels that delayed the Cortland TIF vote; Ald. Hairston cites 'blight' sleight used to justify TIF; Ald. Reilly calls a developer's bluff on a TIF subsidy need; and Ald. Smith uncovers TIF financing costs. Length 6.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:00 Debunking--or validating--Bob Fioretti's claim that TIF saps revenue from governmental bodies; Daley, Enyia, and Fioretti's population-growth goal maybe stymied by TIF; and how ripple effects from developments like Lincoln Yards make Chicago less affordable. Length 7 minutes. Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-23-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDebunking--or validating--Bob Fioretti's claim that TIF saps revenue from governmental bodies; Daley, Enyia, and Fioretti's population-growth goal maybe stymied by TIF; and how ripple effects from developments like Lincoln Yards make Chicago less affordable. Length 7 minutes.Debunking--or validating--Bob Fioretti's claim that TIF saps revenue from governmental bodies; Daley, Enyia, and Fioretti's population-growth goal maybe stymied by TIF; and how ripple effects from developments like Lincoln Yards make Chicago less affordable. Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:30 Did WCPT owner Fred Eychaner fire Joravsky from his radio show due to Ben's rigorous examination of mainstream Chicago Democrats? Also: how the Reader sheltered Ben from the repeated turnover of wealthy owners; whether radio bosses duped Ben with a glowing performance review; how not to ambush radio guests; and Ben says he'll return. Length 6.5 minutes. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:20:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-21-19-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDid WCPT owner Fred Eychaner fire Joravsky from his radio show due to Ben's rigorous examination of mainstream Chicago Democrats? Also: how the Reader sheltered Ben from the repeated turnover of wealthy owners; whether radio bosses duped Ben with a glowing performance review; how not to ambush radio guests; and Ben says he'll return. Length 6.5 minutes.Did WCPT owner Fred Eychaner fire Joravsky from his radio show due to Ben's rigorous examination of mainstream Chicago Democrats? Also: how the Reader sheltered Ben from the repeated turnover of wealthy owners; whether radio bosses duped Ben with a glowing performance review; how not to ambush radio guests; and Ben says he'll return. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave recap residents' objections to the Lincoln Yards development; how the Hideout became a focus of the Lincoln Yards challenges; and aldermanic power of TIF district approval. Also: Mr Bike's cold-weather biking tips, and city treasurer Kurt Summers' rebuke of Mayor Emanuel. Length 5.2 minutes. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:20:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-18-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave recap residents' objections to the Lincoln Yards development; how the Hideout became a focus of the Lincoln Yards challenges; and aldermanic power of TIF district approval. Also: Mr Bike's cold-weather biking tips, and city treasurer Kurt Summers' rebuke of Mayor Emanuel. Length 5.2 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave recap residents' objections to the Lincoln Yards development; how the Hideout became a focus of the Lincoln Yards challenges; and aldermanic power of TIF district approval. Also: Mr Bike's cold-weather biking tips, and city treasurer Kurt Summers' rebuke of Mayor Emanuel. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:56 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Mr Bike reveals how local planners have challenged mayoral candidates to adopt a bold Chicago transportation vision. Ben and Dave discuss sources of revenue to fund better transit; why bike lanes don't go far enough to encourage cycling; and state legislators' strategy to legalize marijuana. Length 5.9 minutes. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:23:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-6-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Mr Bike reveals how local planners have challenged mayoral candidates to adopt a bold Chicago transportation vision. Ben and Dave discuss sources of revenue to fund better transit; why bike lanes don't go far enough to encourage cycling; and state legislators' strategy to legalize marijuana. Length 5.9 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Mr Bike reveals how local planners have challenged mayoral candidates to adopt a bold Chicago transportation vision. Ben and Dave discuss sources of revenue to fund better transit; why bike lanes don't go far enough to encourage cycling; and state legislators' strategy to legalize marijuana. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 The many candidates, issues, and referenda currently facing Chicago voters; the state income-tax lesson of Illinois Gov. Ogilvie; and the ethicality of a candidate running for two offices at once. Length 6 minutes. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-22-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe many candidates, issues, and referenda currently facing Chicago voters; the state income-tax lesson of Illinois Gov. Ogilvie; and the ethicality of a candidate running for two offices at once. Length 6 minutes.The many candidates, issues, and referenda currently facing Chicago voters; the state income-tax lesson of Illinois Gov. Ogilvie; and the ethicality of a candidate running for two offices at once. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:54 Tax-increment financing's central flaw around inequity; how mayoral candidates' voter calculus might craft their reactions to TIF; and comparing the approaches to developer subsidy of Ald. Proco Joe Moreno and Ald. John Arena. Length 6.9 minutes. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 23:29:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-28-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noTax-increment financing's central flaw around inequity; how mayoral candidates' voter calculus might craft their reactions to TIF; and comparing the approaches to developer subsidy of Ald. Proco Joe Moreno and Ald. John Arena. Length 6.9 minutes.Tax-increment financing's central flaw around inequity; how mayoral candidates' voter calculus might craft their reactions to TIF; and comparing the approaches to developer subsidy of Ald. Proco Joe Moreno and Ald. John Arena. Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:11 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how Chicagoans in black areas have gotten bicycling tickets in far greater numbers than those in white areas. Also: what laws bikers must obey; Senate votes for a Supreme Court nominee; and Barack Obama's announced support of Illinois statewide candidates. Length 5.2 minutes. Sun, 05 Aug 2018 19:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-5-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how Chicagoans in black areas have gotten bicycling tickets in far greater numbers than those in white areas. Also: what laws bikers must obey; Senate votes for a Supreme Court nominee; and Barack Obama's announced support of Illinois statewide candidates. Length 5.2 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how Chicagoans in black areas have gotten bicycling tickets in far greater numbers than those in white areas. Also: what laws bikers must obey; Senate votes for a Supreme Court nominee; and Barack Obama's announced support of Illinois statewide candidates. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:48 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the merits of tax-increment financing for the Congress Theater; whether term limits result in better government; and whether heads of state write their own opinion pieces. Length 5.8 minutes. Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:34:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-8-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the merits of tax-increment financing for the Congress Theater; whether term limits result in better government; and whether heads of state write their own opinion pieces. Length 5.8 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the merits of tax-increment financing for the Congress Theater; whether term limits result in better government; and whether heads of state write their own opinion pieces. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:48 How city budgets have changed over three decades; Mayor Emanuel's approach to public input--that differs from Mayor Daley's; and where effective budget oversight can come from. Length 6.8 minutes. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:09:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-20-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow city budgets have changed over three decades; Mayor Emanuel's approach to public input--that differs from Mayor Daley's; and where effective budget oversight can come from. Length 6.8 minutes.How city budgets have changed over three decades; Mayor Emanuel's approach to public input--that differs from Mayor Daley's; and where effective budget oversight can come from. Length 6.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:24 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how to get past a mental "biking block;" how to accommodate bicycling on Lake Shore Drive; and dealing with agression on the road--from both cyclists and motorists. Length 5.4 minutes. Wed, 09 May 2018 11:01:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-9-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how to get past a mental "biking block;" how to accommodate bicycling on Lake Shore Drive; and dealing with agression on the road--from both cyclists and motorists. Length 5.4 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss how to get past a mental "biking block;" how to accommodate bicycling on Lake Shore Drive; and dealing with agression on the road--from both cyclists and motorists. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 History of the GOP's denigration of "liberal" in the '70s and '80s; why further-left Democrats want to distinguish themselves from other Dems; and whether positions on particular issues indicate a progressive stance. Length 5.2 minutes. Tue, 01 May 2018 16:24:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-1-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHistory of the GOP's denigration of "liberal" in the '70s and '80s; why further-left Democrats want to distinguish themselves from other Dems; and whether positions on particular issues indicate a progressive stance. Length 5.2 minutes.History of the GOP's denigration of "liberal" in the '70s and '80s; why further-left Democrats want to distinguish themselves from other Dems; and whether positions on particular issues indicate a progressive stance. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:30 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the how write-in candidates qualify for elections; the legitimacy of exit polls; the city of Chicago's bid to host Amazon's HQ2; and Chicago transit-oriented development contrasted with a proposed California scheme. Length 5.5 minutes. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:50:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-21-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the how write-in candidates qualify for elections; the legitimacy of exit polls; the city of Chicago's bid to host Amazon's HQ2; and Chicago transit-oriented development contrasted with a proposed California scheme. Length 5.5 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the how write-in candidates qualify for elections; the legitimacy of exit polls; the city of Chicago's bid to host Amazon's HQ2; and Chicago transit-oriented development contrasted with a proposed California scheme. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:54 Where citizens should best find candidate info; when media outlets should report on the horse race rather than issues; and the unexpected exemplars of Noam Chomsky's precepts on citizen movements. Length 5.9 minutes. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:35:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-16-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhere citizens should best find candidate info; when media outlets should report on the horse race rather than issues; and the unexpected exemplars of Noam Chomsky's precepts on citizen movements. Length 5.9 minutes.Where citizens should best find candidate info; when media outlets should report on the horse race rather than issues; and the unexpected exemplars of Noam Chomsky's precepts on citizen movements. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the contrast between the behavior of Cook County Board commissioners and Chicago aldermen; the nature of public comment at Cook County Board meetings; and how Dave's tweets differ from those of Pres. Trump. Length 5.6 minutes. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-14-18-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the contrast between the behavior of Cook County Board commissioners and Chicago aldermen; the nature of public comment at Cook County Board meetings; and how Dave's tweets differ from those of Pres. Trump. Length 5.6 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the contrast between the behavior of Cook County Board commissioners and Chicago aldermen; the nature of public comment at Cook County Board meetings; and how Dave's tweets differ from those of Pres. Trump. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:31 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss projects that Mayor Emanuel could promote ahead of the "cocktail train" to O'Hare; how to look everywhere while bicycling; and how to bicycle when the bike lane's clogged with plowed snow. Length 5.5 minutes. Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:01:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-25-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss projects that Mayor Emanuel could promote ahead of the "cocktail train" to O'Hare; how to look everywhere while bicycling; and how to bicycle when the bike lane's clogged with plowed snow. Length 5.5 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss projects that Mayor Emanuel could promote ahead of the "cocktail train" to O'Hare; how to look everywhere while bicycling; and how to bicycle when the bike lane's clogged with plowed snow. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:48 First-ever audio of Rahm's infamous 2008 phone call with Blagojevich; a capsule history of CPS CEOs since the advent of Chicago school "reform;" and the racism of white Chicago office-holders who rail against corruption. Length 6.8 minutes. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-8-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noFirst-ever audio of Rahm's infamous 2008 phone call with Blagojevich; a capsule history of CPS CEOs since the advent of Chicago school "reform;" and the racism of white Chicago office-holders who rail against corruption. Length 6.8 minutes.First-ever audio of Rahm's infamous 2008 phone call with Blagojevich; a capsule history of CPS CEOs since the advent of Chicago school "reform;" and the racism of white Chicago office-holders who rail against corruption. Length 6.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:06 Ben's technique for interviewees who duck the question; Ben's growing reluctance to write direct quotes; and whether Ben gives former Gov. Pat Quinn a pass on Quinn's actions. Length 6.1 minutes. Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:00:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-5-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen's technique for interviewees who duck the question; Ben's growing reluctance to write direct quotes; and whether Ben gives former Gov. Pat Quinn a pass on Quinn's actions. Length 6.1 minutes.Ben's technique for interviewees who duck the question; Ben's growing reluctance to write direct quotes; and whether Ben gives former Gov. Pat Quinn a pass on Quinn's actions. Length 6.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:42 The history of Reader ownership; whether the Reader's new owners have figured out how to turn a profit; and how wealthy and powerful owners have affected Reader journalism. Length 5.7 minutes. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:43:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-16-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe history of Reader ownership; whether the Reader's new owners have figured out how to turn a profit; and how wealthy and powerful owners have affected Reader journalism. Length 5.7 minutes.The history of Reader ownership; whether the Reader's new owners have figured out how to turn a profit; and how wealthy and powerful owners have affected Reader journalism. Length 5.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:36 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the political behavior linked to bicycling; the origin of Chicago bicycling lanes and other facilities; and whether most Chicago cyclists favor subsidizing an Amazon HQ. Length 7.6 minutes. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:56:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-2-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the political behavior linked to bicycling; the origin of Chicago bicycling lanes and other facilities; and whether most Chicago cyclists favor subsidizing an Amazon HQ. Length 7.6 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the political behavior linked to bicycling; the origin of Chicago bicycling lanes and other facilities; and whether most Chicago cyclists favor subsidizing an Amazon HQ. Length 7.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:30 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss why Chicago's "Vision Zero" plan has zero vision; the inadequacy of Chicago's much-lauded transit system; and whether to implement a motorist toll for the central business district. Length 6.5 minutes. Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:01:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-13-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss why Chicago's "Vision Zero" plan has zero vision; the inadequacy of Chicago's much-lauded transit system; and whether to implement a motorist toll for the central business district. Length 6.5 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss why Chicago's "Vision Zero" plan has zero vision; the inadequacy of Chicago's much-lauded transit system; and whether to implement a motorist toll for the central business district. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:06 The impact on Reader staff of Wrapports' proposed sale; the attrition of Chicago newspapers; and which newspapers have provided an independent voice. Length 5.1 minutes. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-11-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe impact on Reader staff of Wrapports' proposed sale; the attrition of Chicago newspapers; and which newspapers have provided an independent voice. Length 5.1 minutes.The impact on Reader staff of Wrapports' proposed sale; the attrition of Chicago newspapers; and which newspapers have provided an independent voice. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:31 Which of Gov. Bruce Rauner's "reforms" most threatens the Democratic party; Rauner's possible motives for wanting to freeze local property taxes; and how Rauner's policies resemble those of former Pres. Obama. Length 7.5 minutes. Sat, 01 Jul 2017 23:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-1-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhich of Gov. Bruce Rauner's "reforms" most threatens the Democratic party; Rauner's possible motives for wanting to freeze local property taxes; and how Rauner's policies resemble those of former Pres. Obama. Length 7.5 minutes.Which of Gov. Bruce Rauner's "reforms" most threatens the Democratic party; Rauner's possible motives for wanting to freeze local property taxes; and how Rauner's policies resemble those of former Pres. Obama. Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:48 The story behind CPS chief Forrest Claypool's threat to end the 2017 school year early; Dem gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy sees primary-election voters as better informed than general-election voters; and David Axelrod's slam on Hillary Clinton. Length 4.8 minutes. Fri, 12 May 2017 13:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-11-17-CPS.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe story behind CPS chief Forrest Claypool's threat to end the 2017 school year early; Dem gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy sees primary-election voters as better informed than general-election voters; and David Axelrod's slam on Hillary Clinton. Length 4.8 minutes.The story behind CPS chief Forrest Claypool's threat to end the 2017 school year early; Dem gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy sees primary-election voters as better informed than general-election voters; and David Axelrod's slam on Hillary Clinton. Length 4.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:42 The culimation of a lifetime of radio listening; characteristics of the radio station's left-leaning audience; and synergies between broadcast and print material. Length 5.7 minutes. Wed, 10 May 2017 16:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-10-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe culimation of a lifetime of radio listening; characteristics of the radio station's left-leaning audience; and synergies between broadcast and print material. Length 5.7 minutes.The culimation of a lifetime of radio listening; characteristics of the radio station's left-leaning audience; and synergies between broadcast and print material. Length 5.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:10 In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the loyalty of Chicago bicycle riders to bike-friendly mayors. Length 5.2 minutes. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:14:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-11-17.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIn an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the loyalty of Chicago bicycle riders to bike-friendly mayors. Length 5.2 minutes.In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the loyalty of Chicago bicycle riders to bike-friendly mayors. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:00 Roots of the Rauner/legislature pension-funding fray; the many meanings of "reform," including "cuts;" and the mayor wants new train projects, but who else cares? Length 7 minutes. Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-7-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noRoots of the Rauner/legislature pension-funding fray; the many meanings of "reform," including "cuts;" and the mayor wants new train projects, but who else cares? Length 7 minutes.Roots of the Rauner/legislature pension-funding fray; the many meanings of "reform," including "cuts;" and the mayor wants new train projects, but who else cares? Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:12 The mayor turns a billionaire bungle into a lakefront bundle; plutocrat chest-thumping over retiree health-care cuts; and the Jackson Park golf project as a case study in top-down community development. Length 7.2 minutes. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-18-17-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe mayor turns a billionaire bungle into a lakefront bundle; plutocrat chest-thumping over retiree health-care cuts; and the Jackson Park golf project as a case study in top-down community development. Length 7.2 minutes.The mayor turns a billionaire bungle into a lakefront bundle; plutocrat chest-thumping over retiree health-care cuts; and the Jackson Park golf project as a case study in top-down community development. Length 7.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:30 Whether the city needs all of the Red Purple Modernization elements; how much slush the RPM TIF district can accumulate; and Mayor Emanuel's tentative effort to lead a Trump resistance. Length 7.5 minutes. Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:10:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-17-16-a-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether the city needs all of the Red Purple Modernization elements; how much slush the RPM TIF district can accumulate; and Mayor Emanuel's tentative effort to lead a Trump resistance. Length 7.5 minutes.Whether the city needs all of the Red Purple Modernization elements; how much slush the RPM TIF district can accumulate; and Mayor Emanuel's tentative effort to lead a Trump resistance. Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 Joravsky's role in the bargaining unit; the contentious issues that have prevented a contract agreement; and the dilemma facing activist journalists. Length 6 minutes. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-10-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noJoravsky's role in the bargaining unit; the contentious issues that have prevented a contract agreement; and the dilemma facing activist journalists. Length 6 minutes.Joravsky's role in the bargaining unit; the contentious issues that have prevented a contract agreement; and the dilemma facing activist journalists. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:42 Why Ald. Pawar flaunted a TIF surplus alternative, then took it underground; why the Board of Education doesn't care that TIF diverts property taxes from education; and how the city applies TIF surplus to the schools budget. Length 6.7 minutes. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:53:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-4-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Ald. Pawar flaunted a TIF surplus alternative, then took it underground; why the Board of Education doesn't care that TIF diverts property taxes from education; and how the city applies TIF surplus to the schools budget. Length 6.7 minutes.Why Ald. Pawar flaunted a TIF surplus alternative, then took it underground; why the Board of Education doesn't care that TIF diverts property taxes from education; and how the city applies TIF surplus to the schools budget. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 Divvy installations as products of the mayor's fiduciary wizardry; why the Fleet Dept. move works better for taxpayers than the McCormick Marriott deal; and why the city finally will make use of the North Branch TIF district. Length 5.6 minutes. Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:06:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-15-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDivvy installations as products of the mayor's fiduciary wizardry; why the Fleet Dept. move works better for taxpayers than the McCormick Marriott deal; and why the city finally will make use of the North Branch TIF district. Length 5.6 minutes.Divvy installations as products of the mayor's fiduciary wizardry; why the Fleet Dept. move works better for taxpayers than the McCormick Marriott deal; and why the city finally will make use of the North Branch TIF district. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 Why the Loop's perimeter basks in development; commercial property windfalls masked by neighborhood investment; and some industrial businesses get a concierge while others get the boot. Length 6 minutes. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:29:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-26-16a.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the Loop's perimeter basks in development; commercial property windfalls masked by neighborhood investment; and some industrial businesses get a concierge while others get the boot. Length 6 minutes.Why the Loop's perimeter basks in development; commercial property windfalls masked by neighborhood investment; and some industrial businesses get a concierge while others get the boot. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:47 Making a smaller mistake on the lake; Rahm's obsession with international visitors; and the administration reprises the racial strategy used for the Obama library. Length 6.5 minutes. Tue, 17 May 2016 15:17:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-16-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noMaking a smaller mistake on the lake; Rahm's obsession with international visitors; and the administration reprises the racial strategy used for the Obama library. Length 6.5 minutes.Making a smaller mistake on the lake; Rahm's obsession with international visitors; and the administration reprises the racial strategy used for the Obama library. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:31 Chicago residents' deliberate lack of voting interest; whether political parties, rather than taxpayers, should bear the cost of primary elections; and why elected officials (and their families) take electoral losses personally. Length 5.5 minutes. Sat, 02 Apr 2016 11:38:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-1-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noChicago residents' deliberate lack of voting interest; whether political parties, rather than taxpayers, should bear the cost of primary elections; and why elected officials (and their families) take electoral losses personally. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago residents' deliberate lack of voting interest; whether political parties, rather than taxpayers, should bear the cost of primary elections; and why elected officials (and their families) take electoral losses personally. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:30 Why Mayor Emanuel might, in summer 2015, have wanted teachers to strike; whether Gov. Rauner wants CPS to go bankrupt, with the mayor's complicity; and why CTU leadership accepted a contract offer that some felt its members would surely reject. Length 5.5 minutes. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:05:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-10-16-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Mayor Emanuel might, in summer 2015, have wanted teachers to strike; whether Gov. Rauner wants CPS to go bankrupt, with the mayor's complicity; and why CTU leadership accepted a contract offer that some felt its members would surely reject. Length 5.5 minutes.Why Mayor Emanuel might, in summer 2015, have wanted teachers to strike; whether Gov. Rauner wants CPS to go bankrupt, with the mayor's complicity; and why CTU leadership accepted a contract offer that some felt its members would surely reject. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:06 The effect of the police union's contract on curbing abusive officers; what to make of aldermen's assertion that the Emanuel administration misled them; and assessing the mayor's claim of what he'd do differently. Length 5.1 minutes. Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:50:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-28-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe effect of the police union's contract on curbing abusive officers; what to make of aldermen's assertion that the Emanuel administration misled them; and assessing the mayor's claim of what he'd do differently. Length 5.1 minutes.The effect of the police union's contract on curbing abusive officers; what to make of aldermen's assertion that the Emanuel administration misled them; and assessing the mayor's claim of what he'd do differently. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:24 How go-along taxpayers subsidize DIY taxpayers; why tax-averse building owners like vacancies; and paying for your share in Illinois' 7,000 units of government. Length 5.4 minutes. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 23:50:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-24-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow go-along taxpayers subsidize DIY taxpayers; why tax-averse building owners like vacancies; and paying for your share in Illinois' 7,000 units of government. Length 5.4 minutes.How go-along taxpayers subsidize DIY taxpayers; why tax-averse building owners like vacancies; and paying for your share in Illinois' 7,000 units of government. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:55 Why progressive-caucus aldermen voted for the mayor's tax increases; the budget director's flawed statement about TIFs robbing schools; and why the administration carved out a special tax for school construction. Length 4.9 minutes. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-17-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy progressive-caucus aldermen voted for the mayor's tax increases; the budget director's flawed statement about TIFs robbing schools; and why the administration carved out a special tax for school construction. Length 4.9 minutes.Why progressive-caucus aldermen voted for the mayor's tax increases; the budget director's flawed statement about TIFs robbing schools; and why the administration carved out a special tax for school construction. Length 4.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:54 Classroom chaos created by the 20th-day student count; the re-imagined Dyett High School as part of the anti-charter backlash; and whether Paul Vallas can take credit for bracing CPS finances. Length 5.9 minutes. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:22:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-21-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noClassroom chaos created by the 20th-day student count; the re-imagined Dyett High School as part of the anti-charter backlash; and whether Paul Vallas can take credit for bracing CPS finances. Length 5.9 minutes.Classroom chaos created by the 20th-day student count; the re-imagined Dyett High School as part of the anti-charter backlash; and whether Paul Vallas can take credit for bracing CPS finances. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:12 Whether Speaker Madigan has "seen the light" on school funding or simply continues to strategize; the "losing his mind" phase of the Daley administration; and the different pension holidays won by CPS. Length 6.2 minutes. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:04:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-14-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Speaker Madigan has "seen the light" on school funding or simply continues to strategize; the "losing his mind" phase of the Daley administration; and the different pension holidays won by CPS. Length 6.2 minutes.Whether Speaker Madigan has "seen the light" on school funding or simply continues to strategize; the "losing his mind" phase of the Daley administration; and the different pension holidays won by CPS. Length 6.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:48 The validity--and relevance--of the DePaul/Marriott TIF subsidy origin story; prudent life spans for TIF districts; and the questionable benefits of having financial markets in Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:45:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-23-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe validity--and relevance--of the DePaul/Marriott TIF subsidy origin story; prudent life spans for TIF districts; and the questionable benefits of having financial markets in Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.The validity--and relevance--of the DePaul/Marriott TIF subsidy origin story; prudent life spans for TIF districts; and the questionable benefits of having financial markets in Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:54 Whether Daley or Emanuel should bear greater blame for the city's financial mess; possible collusion between bond raters, investors, and city officials; and Chicago's best sources of new revenues. Length 5.9 minutes. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:45:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-1-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Daley or Emanuel should bear greater blame for the city's financial mess; possible collusion between bond raters, investors, and city officials; and Chicago's best sources of new revenues. Length 5.9 minutes.Whether Daley or Emanuel should bear greater blame for the city's financial mess; possible collusion between bond raters, investors, and city officials; and Chicago's best sources of new revenues. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:48 Examining the "more choice" argument for charter schools; charter schools deployed in poor neighborhoods till the gentry arrive; and whether teachers and principals self-censor, or would actually get hurt by speaking out. Length 5.8 minutes. Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:58:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-19-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noExamining the "more choice" argument for charter schools; charter schools deployed in poor neighborhoods till the gentry arrive; and whether teachers and principals self-censor, or would actually get hurt by speaking out. Length 5.8 minutes.Examining the "more choice" argument for charter schools; charter schools deployed in poor neighborhoods till the gentry arrive; and whether teachers and principals self-censor, or would actually get hurt by speaking out. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:18 Why some candidates got support from both the Rahm-aligned PAC and Rahm-opposing unions; how the appointment of council committee chairs molds the rubber stamp; and the three elected aldermen most likely to resist the dark side. Length 5.6 minutes. Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:08:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-8-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy some candidates got support from both the Rahm-aligned PAC and Rahm-opposing unions; how the appointment of council committee chairs molds the rubber stamp; and the three elected aldermen most likely to resist the dark side. Length 5.6 minutes.Why some candidates got support from both the Rahm-aligned PAC and Rahm-opposing unions; how the appointment of council committee chairs molds the rubber stamp; and the three elected aldermen most likely to resist the dark side. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 The heart of Chicago public schools' problem; what proponents of school closings have missed; and Rahm's non-stop political campaign. Length 6 minutes. Tue, 05 May 2015 12:13:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-5-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe heart of Chicago public schools' problem; what proponents of school closings have missed; and Rahm's non-stop political campaign. Length 6 minutes.The heart of Chicago public schools' problem; what proponents of school closings have missed; and Rahm's non-stop political campaign. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:54 When the stampede for Rahm began; comparing de Blasio's first year in office to Emanuel's latest year; and the most pathetic contingent of voters in Chicago. Length 5.9 minutes. Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:08:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-26-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen the stampede for Rahm began; comparing de Blasio's first year in office to Emanuel's latest year; and the most pathetic contingent of voters in Chicago. Length 5.9 minutes.When the stampede for Rahm began; comparing de Blasio's first year in office to Emanuel's latest year; and the most pathetic contingent of voters in Chicago. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:55 Ald. Fioretti's real motivation for endorsing Rahm Emanuel; the validity of the "no plan" criticism of Chuy Garcia; and whether voters deserve the "lemming" label. Length 5.9 minutes. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:07:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-1-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAld. Fioretti's real motivation for endorsing Rahm Emanuel; the validity of the "no plan" criticism of Chuy Garcia; and whether voters deserve the "lemming" label. Length 5.9 minutes.Ald. Fioretti's real motivation for endorsing Rahm Emanuel; the validity of the "no plan" criticism of Chuy Garcia; and whether voters deserve the "lemming" label. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:18 What recourse citizens have when government won't release info; what police surveillance was actually looking for; and the "many sources" approach to requesting government records. Length 5.3 minutes. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:15:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-25-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat recourse citizens have when government won't release info; what police surveillance was actually looking for; and the "many sources" approach to requesting government records. Length 5.3 minutes.What recourse citizens have when government won't release info; what police surveillance was actually looking for; and the "many sources" approach to requesting government records. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 How Mayor Emanuel's perceived financial gravitas might not work in a second term; why Emanuel has targeted some unions and not others; and whether candidates can have a serious budget discussion while ignoring tax-increment financing. Length 5.7 minutes. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:09:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-9-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Mayor Emanuel's perceived financial gravitas might not work in a second term; why Emanuel has targeted some unions and not others; and whether candidates can have a serious budget discussion while ignoring tax-increment financing. Length 5.7 minutes.How Mayor Emanuel's perceived financial gravitas might not work in a second term; why Emanuel has targeted some unions and not others; and whether candidates can have a serious budget discussion while ignoring tax-increment financing. Length 5.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:48 Why the mayor opted to exert his personality in candidate forums but not in ads; Rahm's attributes that Obama decided he didn't need after all; and what Obama wants for Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:39:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-21-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the mayor opted to exert his personality in candidate forums but not in ads; Rahm's attributes that Obama decided he didn't need after all; and what Obama wants for Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.Why the mayor opted to exert his personality in candidate forums but not in ads; Rahm's attributes that Obama decided he didn't need after all; and what Obama wants for Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 Ricky Hendon urges black voters to "flush the toilet" on some aldermen; which incumbents had ads funded by the Emanuel-tied PAC; and Rahm's 2-prong strategy: re-elect the compliant and defeat the defiant. Length 6 minutes. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:39:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-19-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noRicky Hendon urges black voters to "flush the toilet" on some aldermen; which incumbents had ads funded by the Emanuel-tied PAC; and Rahm's 2-prong strategy: re-elect the compliant and defeat the defiant. Length 6 minutes.Ricky Hendon urges black voters to "flush the toilet" on some aldermen; which incumbents had ads funded by the Emanuel-tied PAC; and Rahm's 2-prong strategy: re-elect the compliant and defeat the defiant. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:01 Voters panic that they're about to do something stupid; the limited usefulness of mayoral "debates"; and how election campaigns resemble persistent citizen movements. Length 7 minutes. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:57:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-12-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noVoters panic that they're about to do something stupid; the limited usefulness of mayoral "debates"; and how election campaigns resemble persistent citizen movements. Length 7 minutes.Voters panic that they're about to do something stupid; the limited usefulness of mayoral "debates"; and how election campaigns resemble persistent citizen movements. Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 How the investor-funded scheme demands that some kids not attend pre-K; fine-tuning delivery vs. assessing the value of pre-K; social impact bonds as the finance industry's instrument du jour. Length 5.2 minutes. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:18:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-15-15-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the investor-funded scheme demands that some kids not attend pre-K; fine-tuning delivery vs. assessing the value of pre-K; social impact bonds as the finance industry's instrument du jour. Length 5.2 minutes.How the investor-funded scheme demands that some kids not attend pre-K; fine-tuning delivery vs. assessing the value of pre-K; social impact bonds as the finance industry's instrument du jour. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:54 The justification for staying in school when you don't learn much; student testing as a result of the administration's obsession with metrics; and how candidates decide whether to challenge their opponents' nominating petitions. Length 5.9 minutes. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:17:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-18-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe justification for staying in school when you don't learn much; student testing as a result of the administration's obsession with metrics; and how candidates decide whether to challenge their opponents' nominating petitions. Length 5.9 minutes.The justification for staying in school when you don't learn much; student testing as a result of the administration's obsession with metrics; and how candidates decide whether to challenge their opponents' nominating petitions. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:24 How citizens can control their government's risky financing schemes; choosing non-finance professionals to monitor government finance; and school-program funding becomes dependent on test scores. Length 5.4 minutes. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:52:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-26-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow citizens can control their government's risky financing schemes; choosing non-finance professionals to monitor government finance; and school-program funding becomes dependent on test scores. Length 5.4 minutes.How citizens can control their government's risky financing schemes; choosing non-finance professionals to monitor government finance; and school-program funding becomes dependent on test scores. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:18 What actions Gov. Rauner might take that affect Chicago; how Rauner might grow the number of charter schools; and lax legislative oversight of school financialization schemes. Length 6.3 minutes. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:30:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-13-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat actions Gov. Rauner might take that affect Chicago; how Rauner might grow the number of charter schools; and lax legislative oversight of school financialization schemes. Length 6.3 minutes.What actions Gov. Rauner might take that affect Chicago; how Rauner might grow the number of charter schools; and lax legislative oversight of school financialization schemes. Length 6.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:37 The inconsistent outrage of the reform-minded against Todd Stroger; the Sun-Times Rauner endorsement and McKinney resignation as a low moment in Chicago journalism; and supporting an elected school board while opposing the election of judges. Length 5.6 minutes. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:34:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-30-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe inconsistent outrage of the reform-minded against Todd Stroger; the Sun-Times Rauner endorsement and McKinney resignation as a low moment in Chicago journalism; and supporting an elected school board while opposing the election of judges. Length 5.6 minutes.The inconsistent outrage of the reform-minded against Todd Stroger; the Sun-Times Rauner endorsement and McKinney resignation as a low moment in Chicago journalism; and supporting an elected school board while opposing the election of judges. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:55 The merits of acting as the mayor's rubber stamp; one of the phoniest budget-saving devices in recent time; and parents who vote for Rahm having delusional issues. Length 5.9 minutes. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:27:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-13-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe merits of acting as the mayor's rubber stamp; one of the phoniest budget-saving devices in recent time; and parents who vote for Rahm having delusional issues. Length 5.9 minutes.The merits of acting as the mayor's rubber stamp; one of the phoniest budget-saving devices in recent time; and parents who vote for Rahm having delusional issues. Length 5.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 How the city decided which part of the school janitor workforce to privatize; the politics of SEIU union locals; and speculating on which city services Mayor Emanuel wouldn't privatize. Length 5.6 minutes. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:33:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-2-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the city decided which part of the school janitor workforce to privatize; the politics of SEIU union locals; and speculating on which city services Mayor Emanuel wouldn't privatize. Length 5.6 minutes.How the city decided which part of the school janitor workforce to privatize; the politics of SEIU union locals; and speculating on which city services Mayor Emanuel wouldn't privatize. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:36 How CPS's desire to maintain segregation might've kept at least one school open; Chicagoans--and especially preservationists--more reluctant than ever to speak on the record; and the false assumption about young creative types. Length 4.6 minutes. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:25:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-16-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow CPS's desire to maintain segregation might've kept at least one school open; Chicagoans--and especially preservationists--more reluctant than ever to speak on the record; and the false assumption about young creative types. Length 4.6 minutes.How CPS's desire to maintain segregation might've kept at least one school open; Chicagoans--and especially preservationists--more reluctant than ever to speak on the record; and the false assumption about young creative types. Length 4.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 Demographic shifts on the Southeast Side; what qualifies someone to hold the mayor's office; and "strong mayor" as code for "white mayor". Length 5.2 minutes. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:25:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-18-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDemographic shifts on the Southeast Side; what qualifies someone to hold the mayor's office; and "strong mayor" as code for "white mayor". Length 5.2 minutes.Demographic shifts on the Southeast Side; what qualifies someone to hold the mayor's office; and "strong mayor" as code for "white mayor". Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:30 Where and how Alderman Fioretti might run for city council; how much cushion candidates need on nominating petitions; and how Mayor Emanuel has inched to the left. Length 5.5 minutes. Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-19-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhere and how Alderman Fioretti might run for city council; how much cushion candidates need on nominating petitions; and how Mayor Emanuel has inched to the left. Length 5.5 minutes.Where and how Alderman Fioretti might run for city council; how much cushion candidates need on nominating petitions; and how Mayor Emanuel has inched to the left. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 17:35 How campaign financing reform allows the grotesque; the absence of free-market advocates from debate over corporate subsidies; and the legitimacy of tax cuts as a campaign issue. Length 17.6 minutes. Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:05:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-9-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow campaign financing reform allows the grotesque; the absence of free-market advocates from debate over corporate subsidies; and the legitimacy of tax cuts as a campaign issue. Length 17.6 minutes.How campaign financing reform allows the grotesque; the absence of free-market advocates from debate over corporate subsidies; and the legitimacy of tax cuts as a campaign issue. Length 17.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:07 The issues about which principals as a group remained silent; when kissing mayoral butt has benefited principals; and what pre-election gifts the mayor might bestow to quell principal rebellion. Length 5.1 minutes. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:52:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-10-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe issues about which principals as a group remained silent; when kissing mayoral butt has benefited principals; and what pre-election gifts the mayor might bestow to quell principal rebellion. Length 5.1 minutes.The issues about which principals as a group remained silent; when kissing mayoral butt has benefited principals; and what pre-election gifts the mayor might bestow to quell principal rebellion. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 Whether Chicago schools' resegregation reflects a national trend; using demographic tiers and magnet curricula to achieve school integration; and where integration quotas had success in Chicago. Length 5.2 minutes. Mon, 19 May 2014 17:05:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-19-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Chicago schools' resegregation reflects a national trend; using demographic tiers and magnet curricula to achieve school integration; and where integration quotas had success in Chicago. Length 5.2 minutes.Whether Chicago schools' resegregation reflects a national trend; using demographic tiers and magnet curricula to achieve school integration; and where integration quotas had success in Chicago. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:36 The public finally concedes the surcharge nature of tax-increment financing; diverting TIF slush to pensions or other priority obligations; and how a financial transaction tax might work. Length 4.7 minutes. Fri, 02 May 2014 16:14:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-2-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe public finally concedes the surcharge nature of tax-increment financing; diverting TIF slush to pensions or other priority obligations; and how a financial transaction tax might work. Length 4.7 minutes.The public finally concedes the surcharge nature of tax-increment financing; diverting TIF slush to pensions or other priority obligations; and how a financial transaction tax might work. Length 4.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 Why aldermen voted how they did on the McCormick-area hotel subsidy; why some private property in TIF districts generate no money for taxing bodies; and whether expiring TIF districts create a "back-door" tax. Length 5.6 minutes. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:47:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-8-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy aldermen voted how they did on the McCormick-area hotel subsidy; why some private property in TIF districts generate no money for taxing bodies; and whether expiring TIF districts create a "back-door" tax. Length 5.6 minutes.Why aldermen voted how they did on the McCormick-area hotel subsidy; why some private property in TIF districts generate no money for taxing bodies; and whether expiring TIF districts create a "back-door" tax. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:30 When private interests force TIF recipients to honor job guarantees; the digital manufacturing institute's "ultimate goal" of defense products; and how the institute announcement resembles Chicago's winning of the U.S. Olympics bid. Length 5.5 minutes. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-24-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen private interests force TIF recipients to honor job guarantees; the digital manufacturing institute's "ultimate goal" of defense products; and how the institute announcement resembles Chicago's winning of the U.S. Olympics bid. Length 5.5 minutes.When private interests force TIF recipients to honor job guarantees; the digital manufacturing institute's "ultimate goal" of defense products; and how the institute announcement resembles Chicago's winning of the U.S. Olympics bid. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:32 Chicago municipal lobbyists' strategies in the state legislature; holding candidates accountable post-election; and incumbents accusing challengers of betraying ideals that they themselves betray. Length 5.5 minutes. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:51:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-6-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noChicago municipal lobbyists' strategies in the state legislature; holding candidates accountable post-election; and incumbents accusing challengers of betraying ideals that they themselves betray. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago municipal lobbyists' strategies in the state legislature; holding candidates accountable post-election; and incumbents accusing challengers of betraying ideals that they themselves betray. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:56 Compromise with the mayor as an exercise in imagination; "independent" aldermen's familiar excuse for voting with the mayor; and how aldermen game the rules to bury insurgent motions. Length 4.9 minutes. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:02:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-27-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noCompromise with the mayor as an exercise in imagination; "independent" aldermen's familiar excuse for voting with the mayor; and how aldermen game the rules to bury insurgent motions. Length 4.9 minutes.Compromise with the mayor as an exercise in imagination; "independent" aldermen's familiar excuse for voting with the mayor; and how aldermen game the rules to bury insurgent motions. Length 4.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:18 UNO's multiple face-saving tactics; the level of scrutiny the public has of neighborhood vs. charter schools; and how government funds charter schools in Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:20:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-17-14-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noUNO's multiple face-saving tactics; the level of scrutiny the public has of neighborhood vs. charter schools; and how government funds charter schools in Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes.UNO's multiple face-saving tactics; the level of scrutiny the public has of neighborhood vs. charter schools; and how government funds charter schools in Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:18 Why aldermen representing black wards--and others--voted for an elected school board; how Lincoln Elementary parents engaged in "callocracy"; and how moving special programs out of Lincoln Elementary could solve overcrowding. Length 5.3 minutes. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:10:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-6-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy aldermen representing black wards--and others--voted for an elected school board; how Lincoln Elementary parents engaged in "callocracy"; and how moving special programs out of Lincoln Elementary could solve overcrowding. Length 5.3 minutes.Why aldermen representing black wards--and others--voted for an elected school board; how Lincoln Elementary parents engaged in "callocracy"; and how moving special programs out of Lincoln Elementary could solve overcrowding. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:06 The wounding of Ald. Pawar; the myth of mayoral retribution; and the best tactic when one's ordinance gets buried. Length 5.1 minutes. Tue, 26 Nov 2013 21:17:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-21-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe wounding of Ald. Pawar; the myth of mayoral retribution; and the best tactic when one's ordinance gets buried. Length 5.1 minutes.The wounding of Ald. Pawar; the myth of mayoral retribution; and the best tactic when one's ordinance gets buried. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:18 When an entity on public land must pay property taxes; why the city of Chicago is suing its own park district; and how future depositions of Richard M. Daley might go. Length 5.3 minutes. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:16:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-31-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen an entity on public land must pay property taxes; why the city of Chicago is suing its own park district; and how future depositions of Richard M. Daley might go. Length 5.3 minutes.When an entity on public land must pay property taxes; why the city of Chicago is suing its own park district; and how future depositions of Richard M. Daley might go. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:38 An excerpt from Dave and Ben's interview from Nov. 10, 2011, which illuminates the city's budget process--including both visible and invisible aspects. Length 5.4 minutes. Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:57:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-6-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAn excerpt from Dave and Ben's interview from Nov. 10, 2011, which illuminates the city's budget process--including both visible and invisible aspects. Length 5.4 minutes.An excerpt from Dave and Ben's interview from Nov. 10, 2011, which illuminates the city's budget process--including both visible and invisible aspects. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:06 When Chicago's "strong city council" model of government has actually performed as such; Richard M. Daley's populist attitude toward neighborhoods; and the one thing that can mean Emanuel's defeat in 2015. Length 5.1 minutes. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-10-15-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen Chicago's "strong city council" model of government has actually performed as such; Richard M. Daley's populist attitude toward neighborhoods; and the one thing that can mean Emanuel's defeat in 2015. Length 5.1 minutes.When Chicago's "strong city council" model of government has actually performed as such; Richard M. Daley's populist attitude toward neighborhoods; and the one thing that can mean Emanuel's defeat in 2015. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:01 Charter schools' responses to FOIA requests; the potential scandal behind charter-school admissions; and whether charter schools have wait lists--or vacancies. Length 5 minutes. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 23:20:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-26-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noCharter schools' responses to FOIA requests; the potential scandal behind charter-school admissions; and whether charter schools have wait lists--or vacancies. Length 5 minutes.Charter schools' responses to FOIA requests; the potential scandal behind charter-school admissions; and whether charter schools have wait lists--or vacancies. Length 5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 Why continue to beat the drum on the McCormick-arena development; raising a TIF district's "freeze" level after projects complete; and front-end vs. back-end TIF district reforms. Length 5.2 minutes. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:53:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-12-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy continue to beat the drum on the McCormick-arena development; raising a TIF district's "freeze" level after projects complete; and front-end vs. back-end TIF district reforms. Length 5.2 minutes.Why continue to beat the drum on the McCormick-arena development; raising a TIF district's "freeze" level after projects complete; and front-end vs. back-end TIF district reforms. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:32 The essence of TIF gerrymandering: accentuate the "blight;" city council okays the taking of private property but with no funding; and what it would take to move the landmark Rees House. Length 5.5 minutes. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-9-5-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe essence of TIF gerrymandering: accentuate the "blight;" city council okays the taking of private property but with no funding; and what it would take to move the landmark Rees House. Length 5.5 minutes.The essence of TIF gerrymandering: accentuate the "blight;" city council okays the taking of private property but with no funding; and what it would take to move the landmark Rees House. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:31 The relative graciousness of Mayor Richard M. Daley; the successful promotion of brand Rahm; and Mayor Emanuel's payback to the Whittier protestors. Length 5.5 minutes. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-29-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe relative graciousness of Mayor Richard M. Daley; the successful promotion of brand Rahm; and Mayor Emanuel's payback to the Whittier protestors. Length 5.5 minutes.The relative graciousness of Mayor Richard M. Daley; the successful promotion of brand Rahm; and Mayor Emanuel's payback to the Whittier protestors. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:30 The three problems with Chicago public-school funding; how the new per-pupil funding scheme results in less-experienced teachers; and the mayor using school principals as propaganda show ponies. Length 4.5 minutes. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:41:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-15-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe three problems with Chicago public-school funding; how the new per-pupil funding scheme results in less-experienced teachers; and the mayor using school principals as propaganda show ponies. Length 4.5 minutes.The three problems with Chicago public-school funding; how the new per-pupil funding scheme results in less-experienced teachers; and the mayor using school principals as propaganda show ponies. Length 4.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:56 Where, exactly, the city might expand existing Englewood TIF districts; why Tea Party members should rush to Englewood; and whether and how the administration drives poor blacks from Chicago. Length 4.9 minutes. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:25:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-8-25-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhere, exactly, the city might expand existing Englewood TIF districts; why Tea Party members should rush to Englewood; and whether and how the administration drives poor blacks from Chicago. Length 4.9 minutes.Where, exactly, the city might expand existing Englewood TIF districts; why Tea Party members should rush to Englewood; and whether and how the administration drives poor blacks from Chicago. Length 4.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 The collective amnesia of civic Chicago about past fiscal policy; how to uncover the actual amount of the city's TIF surplus; and county clerk Orr's TIF activism. Length 5.7 minutes. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:58:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-25-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe collective amnesia of civic Chicago about past fiscal policy; how to uncover the actual amount of the city's TIF surplus; and county clerk Orr's TIF activism. Length 5.7 minutes.The collective amnesia of civic Chicago about past fiscal policy; how to uncover the actual amount of the city's TIF surplus; and county clerk Orr's TIF activism. Length 5.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 4:48 The intended investment payoff of tax-increment financing; why CPS would misrepresent property-tax increase caps; and why it makes sense for the Vienna Beef plant to move. Length 4.8 minutes. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:38:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-11-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe intended investment payoff of tax-increment financing; why CPS would misrepresent property-tax increase caps; and why it makes sense for the Vienna Beef plant to move. Length 4.8 minutes.The intended investment payoff of tax-increment financing; why CPS would misrepresent property-tax increase caps; and why it makes sense for the Vienna Beef plant to move. Length 4.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:29 What motivated the administration to issue its plan; the PR plan claims investment, belied by the capital plan; and why CPS's tax levy has increased while it cuts its budget. Length 5.5 minutes. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:40:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-27-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat motivated the administration to issue its plan; the PR plan claims investment, belied by the capital plan; and why CPS's tax levy has increased while it cuts its budget. Length 5.5 minutes.What motivated the administration to issue its plan; the PR plan claims investment, belied by the capital plan; and why CPS's tax levy has increased while it cuts its budget. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:31 Who really pulls the mayor's strings; why the CTU gave up its former practice of cutting a deal with the administration; and where some of the best reporting in Chicago currently comes from. Length 5.5 minutes. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:35:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-13-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWho really pulls the mayor's strings; why the CTU gave up its former practice of cutting a deal with the administration; and where some of the best reporting in Chicago currently comes from. Length 5.5 minutes.Who really pulls the mayor's strings; why the CTU gave up its former practice of cutting a deal with the administration; and where some of the best reporting in Chicago currently comes from. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:24 Why other journalists don't report on the city's contradictory stance; the mayor's clear message that investors can still buy city assets; and the fallacy that Chicago will save on future meter true-up costs. Length 5.4 minutes. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:34:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-6-6-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy other journalists don't report on the city's contradictory stance; the mayor's clear message that investors can still buy city assets; and the fallacy that Chicago will save on future meter true-up costs. Length 5.4 minutes.Why other journalists don't report on the city's contradictory stance; the mayor's clear message that investors can still buy city assets; and the fallacy that Chicago will save on future meter true-up costs. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:11 How the General Assembly's "ladies of the lake" resisted pork; the mayor's interference in the free market of property development; and who owns the property on the land where the city wants to build an arena. Length 5.2 minutes. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-30-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the General Assembly's "ladies of the lake" resisted pork; the mayor's interference in the free market of property development; and who owns the property on the land where the city wants to build an arena. Length 5.2 minutes.How the General Assembly's "ladies of the lake" resisted pork; the mayor's interference in the free market of property development; and who owns the property on the land where the city wants to build an arena. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:12 How an almost-dead TIF district can rob from its younger neighbor; what makes the arena/hotel plan a tax-losing proposition; and Mayor Daley's last-minute raid on the area's TIF funds. Length 5.2 minutes. Thu, 30 May 2013 00:05:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-23-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow an almost-dead TIF district can rob from its younger neighbor; what makes the arena/hotel plan a tax-losing proposition; and Mayor Daley's last-minute raid on the area's TIF funds. Length 5.2 minutes.How an almost-dead TIF district can rob from its younger neighbor; what makes the arena/hotel plan a tax-losing proposition; and Mayor Daley's last-minute raid on the area's TIF funds. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:36 CPS's statutory obligation to retain policy-related records; whether the Emanuel or the Daley administration responded better to records requests; and the chances of aldermanic efforts to strengthen the inspector general. Length 5.7 minutes. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-16-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noCPS's statutory obligation to retain policy-related records; whether the Emanuel or the Daley administration responded better to records requests; and the chances of aldermanic efforts to strengthen the inspector general. Length 5.7 minutes.CPS's statutory obligation to retain policy-related records; whether the Emanuel or the Daley administration responded better to records requests; and the chances of aldermanic efforts to strengthen the inspector general. Length 5.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:00 How one might get one's kids into the Lab School; why Lab teachers didn't join the Chicago Teachers Union; and whether Mayor Emanuel and others involved in school policy should explain why their kids don't attend public school. Length 5 minutes. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-9-13-sh.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow one might get one's kids into the Lab School; why Lab teachers didn't join the Chicago Teachers Union; and whether Mayor Emanuel and others involved in school policy should explain why their kids don't attend public school. Length 5 minutes.How one might get one's kids into the Lab School; why Lab teachers didn't join the Chicago Teachers Union; and whether Mayor Emanuel and others involved in school policy should explain why their kids don't attend public school. Length 5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:57 How Lincoln Park H.S.'s diverse set of programs created an integrated student body; parents' perception of the International Baccalaureate "brand"; and when the mayor chooses to supercede a contract. Length 11.9 minutes. Tue, 07 May 2013 22:33:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-5-2-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Lincoln Park H.S.'s diverse set of programs created an integrated student body; parents' perception of the International Baccalaureate "brand"; and when the mayor chooses to supercede a contract. Length 11.9 minutes.How Lincoln Park H.S.'s diverse set of programs created an integrated student body; parents' perception of the International Baccalaureate "brand"; and when the mayor chooses to supercede a contract. Length 11.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 14:02 The multiple freebies and discounts the Sox organization gets while using the ballpark; the nobility of rainmaker Gov. Thompson; and whether the White Sox could survive financially without taxpayer subsidies. Length 14 minutes. Mon, 06 May 2013 22:10:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-25-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe multiple freebies and discounts the Sox organization gets while using the ballpark; the nobility of rainmaker Gov. Thompson; and whether the White Sox could survive financially without taxpayer subsidies. Length 14 minutes.The multiple freebies and discounts the Sox organization gets while using the ballpark; the nobility of rainmaker Gov. Thompson; and whether the White Sox could survive financially without taxpayer subsidies. Length 14 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:50 Mayor Bilandic's disregard for black voters; a clear contrast in Mayor Emanuel's treatment of black and white constituencies; and citizens' attitudes about government polices based on their distance from the destructive impact. Length 15.8 minutes. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:30:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-11-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noMayor Bilandic's disregard for black voters; a clear contrast in Mayor Emanuel's treatment of black and white constituencies; and citizens' attitudes about government polices based on their distance from the destructive impact. Length 15.8 minutes.Mayor Bilandic's disregard for black voters; a clear contrast in Mayor Emanuel's treatment of black and white constituencies; and citizens' attitudes about government polices based on their distance from the destructive impact. Length 15.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 14:08 How a crowded school with low-income students can perform well; how the administration has transformed its school-closing message; and who closing schools evolved from decades-old segregation. Length 14.1 minutes. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-4-4-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow a crowded school with low-income students can perform well; how the administration has transformed its school-closing message; and who closing schools evolved from decades-old segregation. Length 14.1 minutes.How a crowded school with low-income students can perform well; how the administration has transformed its school-closing message; and who closing schools evolved from decades-old segregation. Length 14.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:25 Overcrowding at the city's remaining mental health clinics; the worst time to remove mental health services for Chicago's kids; and how aldermen cling to a greater power. Length 15.5 minutes. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:31:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-28-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noOvercrowding at the city's remaining mental health clinics; the worst time to remove mental health services for Chicago's kids; and how aldermen cling to a greater power. Length 15.5 minutes.Overcrowding at the city's remaining mental health clinics; the worst time to remove mental health services for Chicago's kids; and how aldermen cling to a greater power. Length 15.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 16:29 At what age adults should let kids read violently or sexually explicit books; CPS curriculum professionals undermined by CPS administrators; and CPS's previous book purge. Length 16.5 minutes. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:11:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-22-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAt what age adults should let kids read violently or sexually explicit books; CPS curriculum professionals undermined by CPS administrators; and CPS's previous book purge. Length 16.5 minutes.At what age adults should let kids read violently or sexually explicit books; CPS curriculum professionals undermined by CPS administrators; and CPS's previous book purge. Length 16.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 19:46 The fact or fiction of quorums in City Council committees; the lack of enlightened debate before the council enacts laws; and the repeated fall of so-called reform candidates for City Council. Length 19.8 minutes. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:23:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-14-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe fact or fiction of quorums in City Council committees; the lack of enlightened debate before the council enacts laws; and the repeated fall of so-called reform candidates for City Council. Length 19.8 minutes.The fact or fiction of quorums in City Council committees; the lack of enlightened debate before the council enacts laws; and the repeated fall of so-called reform candidates for City Council. Length 19.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 16:12 Taking advantage of the opportunity arising from falling enrollment; the city's education response to changing demographics; and how aldermen who talk tough on school closings could really cause problems for the mayor. Length 16.2 minutes. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:48:00 CDT http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-3-7-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noTaking advantage of the opportunity arising from falling enrollment; the city's education response to changing demographics; and how aldermen who talk tough on school closings could really cause problems for the mayor. Length 16.2 minutes.Taking advantage of the opportunity arising from falling enrollment; the city's education response to changing demographics; and how aldermen who talk tough on school closings could really cause problems for the mayor. Length 16.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:38 Why the public should allow taxing bodies to increase their tax take each year; checking Ald. O'Connor's argument about the benefit of tax-increment financing to the board of education budget; and the public school system as an investor in TIF. Length 15.6 minutes. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:14:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-28-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the public should allow taxing bodies to increase their tax take each year; checking Ald. O'Connor's argument about the benefit of tax-increment financing to the board of education budget; and the public school system as an investor in TIF. Length 15.6 minutes.Why the public should allow taxing bodies to increase their tax take each year; checking Ald. O'Connor's argument about the benefit of tax-increment financing to the board of education budget; and the public school system as an investor in TIF. Length 15.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:18 How aldermen might thwart efforts to bury their legislation in the rules committee; why the powerful, seemingly in opposition, support each other; and aldermen who have reserved their check on mayoral power for Chicago's only elected black mayor. Length 11.3 minutes. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:48:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-21-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow aldermen might thwart efforts to bury their legislation in the rules committee; why the powerful, seemingly in opposition, support each other; and aldermen who have reserved their check on mayoral power for Chicago's only elected black mayor. Length 11.3 minutes.How aldermen might thwart efforts to bury their legislation in the rules committee; why the powerful, seemingly in opposition, support each other; and aldermen who have reserved their check on mayoral power for Chicago's only elected black mayor. Length 11.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 13:34 Why the public should care any more about the issue of a longer school day; administering city government by press release and press conference; and getting information from government more easily than via FOIA requests. Length 13.5 minutes. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:48:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-2-14-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the public should care any more about the issue of a longer school day; administering city government by press release and press conference; and getting information from government more easily than via FOIA requests. Length 13.5 minutes.Why the public should care any more about the issue of a longer school day; administering city government by press release and press conference; and getting information from government more easily than via FOIA requests. Length 13.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:02 The narrative that Rahm Emanuel perpetuates; the impact of Emanuel's aspirations on how Chicago government operates; and Chicago's brief, four-year experiment with democracy. Length 12 minutes. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:37:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-31-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe narrative that Rahm Emanuel perpetuates; the impact of Emanuel's aspirations on how Chicago government operates; and Chicago's brief, four-year experiment with democracy. Length 12 minutes.The narrative that Rahm Emanuel perpetuates; the impact of Emanuel's aspirations on how Chicago government operates; and Chicago's brief, four-year experiment with democracy. Length 12 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 16:46 Renaissance 2010 as the basis for charter schools in poor neighborhoods; the main reasons for the depopulation of public schools; and who doesn't send their kids to charters. Length 16.8 minutes. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:27:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-24-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noRenaissance 2010 as the basis for charter schools in poor neighborhoods; the main reasons for the depopulation of public schools; and who doesn't send their kids to charters. Length 16.8 minutes.Renaissance 2010 as the basis for charter schools in poor neighborhoods; the main reasons for the depopulation of public schools; and who doesn't send their kids to charters. Length 16.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:14 What might have undermined a potential 2007 JJJ mayoral campaign; how constituents exercise authority over elected officials who don't show up for work; and term limits vs. truly alternative candidates. Length 15.3 minutes. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:03:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-17-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat might have undermined a potential 2007 JJJ mayoral campaign; how constituents exercise authority over elected officials who don't show up for work; and term limits vs. truly alternative candidates. Length 15.3 minutes.What might have undermined a potential 2007 JJJ mayoral campaign; how constituents exercise authority over elected officials who don't show up for work; and term limits vs. truly alternative candidates. Length 15.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:45 What constitutes a selective enrollment school; what the old Jones Commercial High School provided that no CPS school does today; and the long-term wisdom of selling off school property. Length 11.8 minutes. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:58:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-10-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat constitutes a selective enrollment school; what the old Jones Commercial High School provided that no CPS school does today; and the long-term wisdom of selling off school property. Length 11.8 minutes.What constitutes a selective enrollment school; what the old Jones Commercial High School provided that no CPS school does today; and the long-term wisdom of selling off school property. Length 11.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:17 An unexpected rebuttal to Mayor Emanuel; the proposed state legislation to tax financial transactions and where it went; and an industry dedicated to the elimination of jobs. Length 10.3 minutes. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:27:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-1-3-13.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAn unexpected rebuttal to Mayor Emanuel; the proposed state legislation to tax financial transactions and where it went; and an industry dedicated to the elimination of jobs. Length 10.3 minutes.An unexpected rebuttal to Mayor Emanuel; the proposed state legislation to tax financial transactions and where it went; and an industry dedicated to the elimination of jobs. Length 10.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:15 What, exactly, CivicLab will reveal about tax-increment financing districts; why the printed Cook County property tax bill doesn't include tax info available on the county's Web site; and how tax-increment financing raises your taxes even if you don't live in a TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:46:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-13-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat, exactly, CivicLab will reveal about tax-increment financing districts; why the printed Cook County property tax bill doesn't include tax info available on the county's Web site; and how tax-increment financing raises your taxes even if you don't live in a TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes.What, exactly, CivicLab will reveal about tax-increment financing districts; why the printed Cook County property tax bill doesn't include tax info available on the county's Web site; and how tax-increment financing raises your taxes even if you don't live in a TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 17:51 New lows in veracity in the age of Rahm; adding transit and restricting cars as part of private land development; and the difference between Prentice Hospital and Wolf Point. Length 17.8 minutes. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:46:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-12-6-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noNew lows in veracity in the age of Rahm; adding transit and restricting cars as part of private land development; and the difference between Prentice Hospital and Wolf Point. Length 17.8 minutes.New lows in veracity in the age of Rahm; adding transit and restricting cars as part of private land development; and the difference between Prentice Hospital and Wolf Point. Length 17.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:09 What happened to the Emanuel administration's attempt to cut a deal with Ald. Sawyer; the neighborhoods in which the mayor feels most wary of political opposition; and how we teach critical thinking about democracy. Length 12.1 minutes. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:28:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-29-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat happened to the Emanuel administration's attempt to cut a deal with Ald. Sawyer; the neighborhoods in which the mayor feels most wary of political opposition; and how we teach critical thinking about democracy. Length 12.1 minutes.What happened to the Emanuel administration's attempt to cut a deal with Ald. Sawyer; the neighborhoods in which the mayor feels most wary of political opposition; and how we teach critical thinking about democracy. Length 12.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:54 Where United's return of taxpayer subsidy will go; the story behind the $34 million TIF "return" of 2011; and Mayor Harold Washington, the father of Chicago TIF. Length 11.9 minutes. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:55:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-22-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhere United's return of taxpayer subsidy will go; the story behind the $34 million TIF "return" of 2011; and Mayor Harold Washington, the father of Chicago TIF. Length 11.9 minutes.Where United's return of taxpayer subsidy will go; the story behind the $34 million TIF "return" of 2011; and Mayor Harold Washington, the father of Chicago TIF. Length 11.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:15 What happens when black aldermen's constituents rebel; possible effects of the city council holding hearings on privatization deals; and the best strategy for the water-billing workers' union. Length 15.3 minutes. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:03:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-8-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat happens when black aldermen's constituents rebel; possible effects of the city council holding hearings on privatization deals; and the best strategy for the water-billing workers' union. Length 15.3 minutes.What happens when black aldermen's constituents rebel; possible effects of the city council holding hearings on privatization deals; and the best strategy for the water-billing workers' union. Length 15.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:47 Mayor Daley's legacy of public budget meetings carried on by progressive aldermen; how and why ward remapping disposes of certain aldermen; and why aldermen should vote against the mayor's proposed 2013 budget, and who might. Length 15.8 minutes. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:45:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-11-2-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noMayor Daley's legacy of public budget meetings carried on by progressive aldermen; how and why ward remapping disposes of certain aldermen; and why aldermen should vote against the mayor's proposed 2013 budget, and who might. Length 15.8 minutes.Mayor Daley's legacy of public budget meetings carried on by progressive aldermen; how and why ward remapping disposes of certain aldermen; and why aldermen should vote against the mayor's proposed 2013 budget, and who might. Length 15.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 14:32 The expectation that kindergarten will teach students to read; why Illinois didn't receive federal Race to the Top funds; and Diane Ravitch's historical perspective of school performance. Length 14.5 minutes. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:29:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-25-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe expectation that kindergarten will teach students to read; why Illinois didn't receive federal Race to the Top funds; and Diane Ravitch's historical perspective of school performance. Length 14.5 minutes.The expectation that kindergarten will teach students to read; why Illinois didn't receive federal Race to the Top funds; and Diane Ravitch's historical perspective of school performance. Length 14.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 14:53 Jesse White's staggering miscalculations around legislative appointments; how poorly the West Side's political leaders serve it; and comparing Rep. Smith to former Gov. Blagojevich. Length 14.9 minutes. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:59:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-11-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noJesse White's staggering miscalculations around legislative appointments; how poorly the West Side's political leaders serve it; and comparing Rep. Smith to former Gov. Blagojevich. Length 14.9 minutes.Jesse White's staggering miscalculations around legislative appointments; how poorly the West Side's political leaders serve it; and comparing Rep. Smith to former Gov. Blagojevich. Length 14.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:09 Standardized testing as a barometer of what a student needs to know; whether unionization factors into student performance; and whether teacher tenure actually exists. Length 11.1 minutes. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-4-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noStandardized testing as a barometer of what a student needs to know; whether unionization factors into student performance; and whether teacher tenure actually exists. Length 11.1 minutes.Standardized testing as a barometer of what a student needs to know; whether unionization factors into student performance; and whether teacher tenure actually exists. Length 11.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 13:31 The mistake of separating teachers from the union representing them; the Chicago Teachers Union ripe for criticism; and how the board of education has broken contractual agreements. Length 13.5 minutes. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:30:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-20-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe mistake of separating teachers from the union representing them; the Chicago Teachers Union ripe for criticism; and how the board of education has broken contractual agreements. Length 13.5 minutes.The mistake of separating teachers from the union representing them; the Chicago Teachers Union ripe for criticism; and how the board of education has broken contractual agreements. Length 13.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:14 How at-home investigators can analyze Chicago Public Schools payroll; one of the phoniest issues in the education debate; and why South Side teachers might not want to end the strike. Length 15.2 minutes. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:25:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-13-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow at-home investigators can analyze Chicago Public Schools payroll; one of the phoniest issues in the education debate; and why South Side teachers might not want to end the strike. Length 15.2 minutes.How at-home investigators can analyze Chicago Public Schools payroll; one of the phoniest issues in the education debate; and why South Side teachers might not want to end the strike. Length 15.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 16:01 The possible collusion between former Pres. Bush and former Mayor Daley; the normalization of Alderman Joe Moore; and predictions on whether Chicago teachers will strike. Length 16 minutes. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:05:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-6-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe possible collusion between former Pres. Bush and former Mayor Daley; the normalization of Alderman Joe Moore; and predictions on whether Chicago teachers will strike. Length 16 minutes.The possible collusion between former Pres. Bush and former Mayor Daley; the normalization of Alderman Joe Moore; and predictions on whether Chicago teachers will strike. Length 16 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:55 The surprising requirements of state law for sex education; when not to blame voters for bad election results; and the People's Rights Amendment. Length 11.9 minutes. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:29:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-30-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe surprising requirements of state law for sex education; when not to blame voters for bad election results; and the People's Rights Amendment. Length 11.9 minutes.The surprising requirements of state law for sex education; when not to blame voters for bad election results; and the People's Rights Amendment. Length 11.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 15:11 A rundown of the members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks; the most rubber-stamp-like body in city government; and the public expense for saving Prentice. Length 15.2 minutes. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:16:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-16-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA rundown of the members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks; the most rubber-stamp-like body in city government; and the public expense for saving Prentice. Length 15.2 minutes.A rundown of the members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks; the most rubber-stamp-like body in city government; and the public expense for saving Prentice. Length 15.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:32 The two forms of justice; why prosecutors stay tight-lipped; and what made this a hard story to write. Length 9.5 minutes. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:39:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-9-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe two forms of justice; why prosecutors stay tight-lipped; and what made this a hard story to write. Length 9.5 minutes.The two forms of justice; why prosecutors stay tight-lipped; and what made this a hard story to write. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 13:46 Why the mayor controls who chairs city council committees; Ben's defense of Alderman Moore; and an elected school board--a bad idea? Length 13.8 minutes. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:05:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-2-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the mayor controls who chairs city council committees; Ben's defense of Alderman Moore; and an elected school board--a bad idea? Length 13.8 minutes.Why the mayor controls who chairs city council committees; Ben's defense of Alderman Moore; and an elected school board--a bad idea? Length 13.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:16 Why property taxes go up when property values go down; how taxing bodies come up with the tax levy; and the different ways of structuring a tax-increment financing deal. Length 10.3 minutes. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:46:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-19-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy property taxes go up when property values go down; how taxing bodies come up with the tax levy; and the different ways of structuring a tax-increment financing deal. Length 10.3 minutes.Why property taxes go up when property values go down; how taxing bodies come up with the tax levy; and the different ways of structuring a tax-increment financing deal. Length 10.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:00 Whether Chicago police will start ticketing more white marijuana users; what'll come next in Mick and Ben's marijuana-law reporting; and the schizophrenia of American marijuana laws. Length 6 minutes. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-5-12-B.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Chicago police will start ticketing more white marijuana users; what'll come next in Mick and Ben's marijuana-law reporting; and the schizophrenia of American marijuana laws. Length 6 minutes.Whether Chicago police will start ticketing more white marijuana users; what'll come next in Mick and Ben's marijuana-law reporting; and the schizophrenia of American marijuana laws. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:30 The game of comparing schools via test scores; the Democratic Party's drift toward charter schools; and why Mayor Emanuel wants a teachers' strike. Length 10.9 minutes. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:26:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-5-12-A.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe game of comparing schools via test scores; the Democratic Party's drift toward charter schools; and why Mayor Emanuel wants a teachers' strike. Length 10.9 minutes.The game of comparing schools via test scores; the Democratic Party's drift toward charter schools; and why Mayor Emanuel wants a teachers' strike. Length 10.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:30 When Mayor Emanuel acts in opposition to his conservative leanings; whether city officials' planning conversations should remain confidential; and the mysterious CME Group meeting. Length 12.5 minutes. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:08:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-28-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen Mayor Emanuel acts in opposition to his conservative leanings; whether city officials' planning conversations should remain confidential; and the mysterious CME Group meeting. Length 12.5 minutes.When Mayor Emanuel acts in opposition to his conservative leanings; whether city officials' planning conversations should remain confidential; and the mysterious CME Group meeting. Length 12.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 11:48 What might've motivated the Emanuel administration to make the TIF video; how the administration has done on meeting the goals identified by the mayor's TIF task force; and Ben's rebuttal video. Length 11.8 minutes. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:06:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-7-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat might've motivated the Emanuel administration to make the TIF video; how the administration has done on meeting the goals identified by the mayor's TIF task force; and Ben's rebuttal video. Length 11.8 minutes.What might've motivated the Emanuel administration to make the TIF video; how the administration has done on meeting the goals identified by the mayor's TIF task force; and Ben's rebuttal video. Length 11.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 14:42 Whether the city still doesn't check on the jobs pledges of TIF-fund recipients; what sort of central business district investments make the most sense; and the surprising bastions of unionism. Length 14.4 minutes. Thu, 31 May 2012 00:09:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-24-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether the city still doesn't check on the jobs pledges of TIF-fund recipients; what sort of central business district investments make the most sense; and the surprising bastions of unionism. Length 14.4 minutes.Whether the city still doesn't check on the jobs pledges of TIF-fund recipients; what sort of central business district investments make the most sense; and the surprising bastions of unionism. Length 14.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:42 Why border-situated land owners can have their land transferred to a suburb; whether landfills necessarily make for obnoxious neighbors; and Mayor Emanuel's calculus. Length 9.4 minutes. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:23:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-10-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy border-situated land owners can have their land transferred to a suburb; whether landfills necessarily make for obnoxious neighbors; and Mayor Emanuel's calculus. Length 9.4 minutes.Why border-situated land owners can have their land transferred to a suburb; whether landfills necessarily make for obnoxious neighbors; and Mayor Emanuel's calculus. Length 9.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:22 Who voted against the mayor's proposed infrastructure trust and why; why the early infrastructure trust investors might have gotten involved; and how the city council might end up voting on certain unique infrastructure deals. Length 12.4 minutes. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:58:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-26-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWho voted against the mayor's proposed infrastructure trust and why; why the early infrastructure trust investors might have gotten involved; and how the city council might end up voting on certain unique infrastructure deals. Length 12.4 minutes.Who voted against the mayor's proposed infrastructure trust and why; why the early infrastructure trust investors might have gotten involved; and how the city council might end up voting on certain unique infrastructure deals. Length 12.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 12:23 Whether the proposed infrastructure trust must actually comply with Freedom of Information Act regulations; how the trust resembles other mayoral proposals; and why some aldermen seem to have rebelled. Length 12.4 minutes. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:21:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-12-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether the proposed infrastructure trust must actually comply with Freedom of Information Act regulations; how the trust resembles other mayoral proposals; and why some aldermen seem to have rebelled. Length 12.4 minutes.Whether the proposed infrastructure trust must actually comply with Freedom of Information Act regulations; how the trust resembles other mayoral proposals; and why some aldermen seem to have rebelled. Length 12.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 7:39 What Mayor Emanuel knows about the school system or, for that matter, the city; why the mayor won't back down regarding a one-size-fits-all longer school day; and how Chicago Public Schools would find the funding for a longer school day. Length 7.7 minutes. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:17:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-29-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Mayor Emanuel knows about the school system or, for that matter, the city; why the mayor won't back down regarding a one-size-fits-all longer school day; and how Chicago Public Schools would find the funding for a longer school day. Length 7.7 minutes.What Mayor Emanuel knows about the school system or, for that matter, the city; why the mayor won't back down regarding a one-size-fits-all longer school day; and how Chicago Public Schools would find the funding for a longer school day. Length 7.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:00 A state legislative district primer; the drama behind the mayor's endorsement in the 39th state rep district; and Ben's picks in the state Supreme Court primary. Length 10 minutes. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-15-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA state legislative district primer; the drama behind the mayor's endorsement in the 39th state rep district; and Ben's picks in the state Supreme Court primary. Length 10 minutes.A state legislative district primer; the drama behind the mayor's endorsement in the 39th state rep district; and Ben's picks in the state Supreme Court primary. Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:03 How local government has already lost money on the NATO summit; a look at an older, and maybe better, form of Chicago school board; and a way to decrease reliance on property taxes. Length 8.1 minutes. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:27:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-1-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow local government has already lost money on the NATO summit; a look at an older, and maybe better, form of Chicago school board; and a way to decrease reliance on property taxes. Length 8.1 minutes.How local government has already lost money on the NATO summit; a look at an older, and maybe better, form of Chicago school board; and a way to decrease reliance on property taxes. Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:12 How Ben and Mick ended up at a UNO school; why charters don't pay their teachers more; and why charters might reject the "public school" label. Length 5.2 minutes. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-23-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Ben and Mick ended up at a UNO school; why charters don't pay their teachers more; and why charters might reject the "public school" label. Length 5.2 minutes.How Ben and Mick ended up at a UNO school; why charters don't pay their teachers more; and why charters might reject the "public school" label. Length 5.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:12 The appropriateness of World Business Chicago controlling a major city event; distinguishing WBC from a chamber of commerce; and whether the city council's revocation of its contract-approval power goes beyond the NATO/G8 summit. Length 6.2 minutes. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:12:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-16-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe appropriateness of World Business Chicago controlling a major city event; distinguishing WBC from a chamber of commerce; and whether the city council's revocation of its contract-approval power goes beyond the NATO/G8 summit. Length 6.2 minutes.The appropriateness of World Business Chicago controlling a major city event; distinguishing WBC from a chamber of commerce; and whether the city council's revocation of its contract-approval power goes beyond the NATO/G8 summit. Length 6.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:24 Why librarians have to work six days per week; whether library cuts really have to do with finance; and why Mary Dempsey has no peer in the Emanuel administration. Length 9.5 minutes. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:57:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-2-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy librarians have to work six days per week; whether library cuts really have to do with finance; and why Mary Dempsey has no peer in the Emanuel administration. Length 9.5 minutes.Why librarians have to work six days per week; whether library cuts really have to do with finance; and why Mary Dempsey has no peer in the Emanuel administration. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:27 Origin of the mythology around CME Group's tax-burden claim; the possible fairness of CME Group's existing income taxes; and trying to calculate the economic benefit per job. Length 9.5 minutes. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:49:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-19-12.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noOrigin of the mythology around CME Group's tax-burden claim; the possible fairness of CME Group's existing income taxes; and trying to calculate the economic benefit per job. Length 9.5 minutes.Origin of the mythology around CME Group's tax-burden claim; the possible fairness of CME Group's existing income taxes; and trying to calculate the economic benefit per job. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:53 The awards that didn't make the cut; how politics differs from government; and the benefits of having a backbone vis a vis Ald. Sposato's approval of a zoning change for a planned charter school. Length 9.9 minutes. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:47:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-29-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe awards that didn't make the cut; how politics differs from government; and the benefits of having a backbone vis a vis Ald. Sposato's approval of a zoning change for a planned charter school. Length 9.9 minutes.The awards that didn't make the cut; how politics differs from government; and the benefits of having a backbone vis a vis Ald. Sposato's approval of a zoning change for a planned charter school. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:38 Veteran aldermen who might not have voted for the mayor's budget proposal; what influenced the "turned" aldermen; and whether term limits' time has come. Length 9.6 minutes. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:29:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-15-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noVeteran aldermen who might not have voted for the mayor's budget proposal; what influenced the "turned" aldermen; and whether term limits' time has come. Length 9.6 minutes.Veteran aldermen who might not have voted for the mayor's budget proposal; what influenced the "turned" aldermen; and whether term limits' time has come. Length 9.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:38 A list of "blighted" suburbs that have TIF districts; defining the model TIF subsidy; and when letting property run down has more value than keeping it up. Length 10.6 minutes. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:43:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-8-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA list of "blighted" suburbs that have TIF districts; defining the model TIF subsidy; and when letting property run down has more value than keeping it up. Length 10.6 minutes.A list of "blighted" suburbs that have TIF districts; defining the model TIF subsidy; and when letting property run down has more value than keeping it up. Length 10.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:16 Comparing Mayor Emanuel's control of the marijuana issue with Mayor Daley's control of a smoking ban; Ben predicts the future of marijuana laws; and problems with the Sun-Times' recent series on marijuana. Length 8.3 minutes. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:13:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-1-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noComparing Mayor Emanuel's control of the marijuana issue with Mayor Daley's control of a smoking ban; Ben predicts the future of marijuana laws; and problems with the Sun-Times' recent series on marijuana. Length 8.3 minutes.Comparing Mayor Emanuel's control of the marijuana issue with Mayor Daley's control of a smoking ban; Ben predicts the future of marijuana laws; and problems with the Sun-Times' recent series on marijuana. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:57 How Ben justifies a comparison of Wilmette and Rogers Park; how Chicago could invest more in libraries, rather than cut their budget; and a redundant grocery store in Greektown. Length 9 minutes. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:12:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-24-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Ben justifies a comparison of Wilmette and Rogers Park; how Chicago could invest more in libraries, rather than cut their budget; and a redundant grocery store in Greektown. Length 9 minutes.How Ben justifies a comparison of Wilmette and Rogers Park; how Chicago could invest more in libraries, rather than cut their budget; and a redundant grocery store in Greektown. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:30 Deficiencies of Chicago Public Schools' new report card on school performance; when Ben acted a cheerleader for charter schools; and panicked parents gaming the selective enrollment process. Length 9.5 minutes. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:21:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-17-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDeficiencies of Chicago Public Schools' new report card on school performance; when Ben acted a cheerleader for charter schools; and panicked parents gaming the selective enrollment process. Length 9.5 minutes.Deficiencies of Chicago Public Schools' new report card on school performance; when Ben acted a cheerleader for charter schools; and panicked parents gaming the selective enrollment process. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:27 A beginner's guide to the city's budget document; the myth that city government can continue without raising fees and taxes; and the king of deceptive budgeting. Length 8.5 minutes. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:26:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-10-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA beginner's guide to the city's budget document; the myth that city government can continue without raising fees and taxes; and the king of deceptive budgeting. Length 8.5 minutes.A beginner's guide to the city's budget document; the myth that city government can continue without raising fees and taxes; and the king of deceptive budgeting. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:17 How this article differs from much of what Ben writes; how Mayor Emanuel deals with reporters; and contrasting Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. daley. Length 6.3 minutes. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:15:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-27-11-A.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow this article differs from much of what Ben writes; how Mayor Emanuel deals with reporters; and contrasting Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. daley. Length 6.3 minutes.How this article differs from much of what Ben writes; how Mayor Emanuel deals with reporters; and contrasting Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. daley. Length 6.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:34 The first step for true reform of the city's budget process; the bait-and-switch game of raiding TIF reserves; and why TIF works well as a subject for an Occupy Chicago speech. Length 6.5 minutes. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:11:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-27-11-B.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe first step for true reform of the city's budget process; the bait-and-switch game of raiding TIF reserves; and why TIF works well as a subject for an Occupy Chicago speech. Length 6.5 minutes.The first step for true reform of the city's budget process; the bait-and-switch game of raiding TIF reserves; and why TIF works well as a subject for an Occupy Chicago speech. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:12 Origins of black patronage at Chicago Public Schools HQ; when new clout replaces old clout; and what causes the electorate to rise up. Length 8.2 minutes. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:28:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-29-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noOrigins of black patronage at Chicago Public Schools HQ; when new clout replaces old clout; and what causes the electorate to rise up. Length 8.2 minutes.Origins of black patronage at Chicago Public Schools HQ; when new clout replaces old clout; and what causes the electorate to rise up. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:12 What Mayor Emanuel's decision to send his kids to a private school says; recognizing students' developmental disparities as "making excuses" for public schools; and what makes a great Chicago public school. Length 10.2 minutes. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:10:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-22-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Mayor Emanuel's decision to send his kids to a private school says; recognizing students' developmental disparities as "making excuses" for public schools; and what makes a great Chicago public school. Length 10.2 minutes.What Mayor Emanuel's decision to send his kids to a private school says; recognizing students' developmental disparities as "making excuses" for public schools; and what makes a great Chicago public school. Length 10.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:56 Why Mayor Emanuel's tax-increment financing reform doesn't constitute reform; Congressman Quigley's disappointing support of Emanuel's reform; and why former Mayor Daley had a more democratic approach to public input. Length 8.9 minutes. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:03:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-8-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Mayor Emanuel's tax-increment financing reform doesn't constitute reform; Congressman Quigley's disappointing support of Emanuel's reform; and why former Mayor Daley had a more democratic approach to public input. Length 8.9 minutes.Why Mayor Emanuel's tax-increment financing reform doesn't constitute reform; Congressman Quigley's disappointing support of Emanuel's reform; and why former Mayor Daley had a more democratic approach to public input. Length 8.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:21 A review of government subsidies to Chicago's major-league sports teams; the contradiction inherent in removing, then replacing, property-tax revenues for public schools; and how the proposed longer school day results in a teacher pay cut. Length 6.3 minutes. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:12:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-1-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA review of government subsidies to Chicago's major-league sports teams; the contradiction inherent in removing, then replacing, property-tax revenues for public schools; and how the proposed longer school day results in a teacher pay cut. Length 6.3 minutes.A review of government subsidies to Chicago's major-league sports teams; the contradiction inherent in removing, then replacing, property-tax revenues for public schools; and how the proposed longer school day results in a teacher pay cut. Length 6.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:04 Whether Chicago Public Schools' do-not-hire practices have changed under Supt. Brizard; how to change CPS's illogical policies; and how do-not-hire resembles tax-increment financing. Length 5.1 minutes. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:28:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-18-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Chicago Public Schools' do-not-hire practices have changed under Supt. Brizard; how to change CPS's illogical policies; and how do-not-hire resembles tax-increment financing. Length 5.1 minutes.Whether Chicago Public Schools' do-not-hire practices have changed under Supt. Brizard; how to change CPS's illogical policies; and how do-not-hire resembles tax-increment financing. Length 5.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:59 Removing services for the poor as a gentrifying force; why TIF district creators exclude gentrifying areas; and getting beyond the fiction that TIF doesn't divert revenues from Chicagoland's taxing bodies. Length 10 minutes. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:27:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-4-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noRemoving services for the poor as a gentrifying force; why TIF district creators exclude gentrifying areas; and getting beyond the fiction that TIF doesn't divert revenues from Chicagoland's taxing bodies. Length 10 minutes.Removing services for the poor as a gentrifying force; why TIF district creators exclude gentrifying areas; and getting beyond the fiction that TIF doesn't divert revenues from Chicagoland's taxing bodies. Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:29 Whether teachers' 75 percent minimum membership requirement for a strike vote hobbles their union; holding students accountable for their poor performance; and teacher accountability as a bandage on society's economic disparities. Length 8.5 minutes. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:39:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-28-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether teachers' 75 percent minimum membership requirement for a strike vote hobbles their union; holding students accountable for their poor performance; and teacher accountability as a bandage on society's economic disparities. Length 8.5 minutes.Whether teachers' 75 percent minimum membership requirement for a strike vote hobbles their union; holding students accountable for their poor performance; and teacher accountability as a bandage on society's economic disparities. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 8:35 The disparity in availability of charter vs. neighborhood school financial data; why CPS finally put payroll information on-line; and the downside of Freedom of Information Act requests. Length 8.5 minutes. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:24:00 CST http://www.chigov.com/images/audio/bj-7-21-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe disparity in availability of charter vs. neighborhood school financial data; why CPS finally put payroll information on-line; and the downside of Freedom of Information Act requests. Length 8.5 minutes.The disparity in availability of charter vs. neighborhood school financial data; why CPS finally put payroll information on-line; and the downside of Freedom of Information Act requests. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:39 Whether voters want a strong mayor--for other people; summer as a voter aphrodisiac; and the mayor as an expert in spectacle. Length 6.7 minutes. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:32:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-14-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether voters want a strong mayor--for other people; summer as a voter aphrodisiac; and the mayor as an expert in spectacle. Length 6.7 minutes.Whether voters want a strong mayor--for other people; summer as a voter aphrodisiac; and the mayor as an expert in spectacle. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 5:35 The double standard that marijuana laws reinforce; making the police superintendent sound smart; and the clever composition ability of police officers. Length 5.5 minutes. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-7-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe double standard that marijuana laws reinforce; making the police superintendent sound smart; and the clever composition ability of police officers. Length 5.5 minutes.The double standard that marijuana laws reinforce; making the police superintendent sound smart; and the clever composition ability of police officers. Length 5.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:32 What lies behind the motive to get rid of teachers; how Chicago can recruit better teachers in the face of "do not hire" designations and pay cuts; and how the free market encourages teachers to leave Chicago. Length 9.5 minutes. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:53:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-30-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat lies behind the motive to get rid of teachers; how Chicago can recruit better teachers in the face of "do not hire" designations and pay cuts; and how the free market encourages teachers to leave Chicago. Length 9.5 minutes.What lies behind the motive to get rid of teachers; how Chicago can recruit better teachers in the face of "do not hire" designations and pay cuts; and how the free market encourages teachers to leave Chicago. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:15 The difference between a tax-increment financing district's budget and the amount of tax dollars it diverts; whether the park district could more easily implement a capital project via regular budgeting or tax-increment financing; and the last major elected official to call a corporation's relocation bluff. Length 9.3 minutes. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:56:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-16-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe difference between a tax-increment financing district's budget and the amount of tax dollars it diverts; whether the park district could more easily implement a capital project via regular budgeting or tax-increment financing; and the last major elected official to call a corporation's relocation bluff. Length 9.3 minutes.The difference between a tax-increment financing district's budget and the amount of tax dollars it diverts; whether the park district could more easily implement a capital project via regular budgeting or tax-increment financing; and the last major elected official to call a corporation's relocation bluff. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 9:41 How Chicago Public Schools handle the re-applications of teachers in turnaround schools; the link between turnaround schools and cutting well-paid teachers; and expulsion: a teaching tool, or a convenient way to boost performance scores? Length 9.7 minutes. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:38:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-9-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Chicago Public Schools handle the re-applications of teachers in turnaround schools; the link between turnaround schools and cutting well-paid teachers; and expulsion: a teaching tool, or a convenient way to boost performance scores? Length 9.7 minutes.How Chicago Public Schools handle the re-applications of teachers in turnaround schools; the link between turnaround schools and cutting well-paid teachers; and expulsion: a teaching tool, or a convenient way to boost performance scores? Length 9.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:29 How public school students get into particular high schools; why the state's board didn't enforce the law; and the effect on union organizing of federal versus state jurisdiction. Length 6.5 minutes. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:47:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-2-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow public school students get into particular high schools; why the state's board didn't enforce the law; and the effect on union organizing of federal versus state jurisdiction. Length 6.5 minutes.How public school students get into particular high schools; why the state's board didn't enforce the law; and the effect on union organizing of federal versus state jurisdiction. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 6:42 What didn't make it into the timeline; the evidence for the manipulation of Carol Moseley Braun; and the list of candidates who might've beat Mayor Daley. Length 6.7 minutes. Sat, 28 May 2011 00:47:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-26-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat didn't make it into the timeline; the evidence for the manipulation of Carol Moseley Braun; and the list of candidates who might've beat Mayor Daley. Length 6.7 minutes.What didn't make it into the timeline; the evidence for the manipulation of Carol Moseley Braun; and the list of candidates who might've beat Mayor Daley. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government (ChiGov.com) 10:27 The 43rd-27th ward boundary gerrymandered for racial purity; how the city changes property zoning; and why Mayor Emanuel apparently has immediate control of the City Council. Length 10.5 minutes. Sat, 21 May 2011 18:00:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-12-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe 43rd-27th ward boundary gerrymandered for racial purity; how the city changes property zoning; and why Mayor Emanuel apparently has immediate control of the City Council. Length 10.5 minutes.The 43rd-27th ward boundary gerrymandered for racial purity; how the city changes property zoning; and why Mayor Emanuel apparently has immediate control of the City Council. Length 10.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:19 Why using tax-increment financing to build new schools works against the school system's interests; whether tax-increment financing affects where and when to build new schools; and imagining an elected school board. Length 8.3 minutes. Fri, 06 May 2011 15:40:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-5-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy using tax-increment financing to build new schools works against the school system's interests; whether tax-increment financing affects where and when to build new schools; and imagining an elected school board. Length 8.3 minutes.Why using tax-increment financing to build new schools works against the school system's interests; whether tax-increment financing affects where and when to build new schools; and imagining an elected school board. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 9:21 Alternatives to tax-increment financing of well-endowed institutions; whether the city should spend TIF money on both the relocation of Finkl Steel and the redevelopment of its old site; and digging into increased funding of the Garfield Park TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes. Mon, 02 May 2011 14:29:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-28-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAlternatives to tax-increment financing of well-endowed institutions; whether the city should spend TIF money on both the relocation of Finkl Steel and the redevelopment of its old site; and digging into increased funding of the Garfield Park TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes.Alternatives to tax-increment financing of well-endowed institutions; whether the city should spend TIF money on both the relocation of Finkl Steel and the redevelopment of its old site; and digging into increased funding of the Garfield Park TIF district. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:32 Why charter schools' ability to get rid of troublesome kids invalidates comparisons with non-charters; whether non-charters should have this same ability; and what level of unionization signals the demise of charters in Chicago. Length 8.5 minutes. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:53:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-14-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy charter schools' ability to get rid of troublesome kids invalidates comparisons with non-charters; whether non-charters should have this same ability; and what level of unionization signals the demise of charters in Chicago. Length 8.5 minutes.Why charter schools' ability to get rid of troublesome kids invalidates comparisons with non-charters; whether non-charters should have this same ability; and what level of unionization signals the demise of charters in Chicago. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:23 The different dynamics of black and Hispanic migration into wards; how moderating a candidate debate differs from interviewing candidates; and Ald. Stone's persistent denial of ward gerrymandering. Length 8.4 minutes. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:22:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-7-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe different dynamics of black and Hispanic migration into wards; how moderating a candidate debate differs from interviewing candidates; and Ald. Stone's persistent denial of ward gerrymandering. Length 8.4 minutes.The different dynamics of black and Hispanic migration into wards; how moderating a candidate debate differs from interviewing candidates; and Ald. Stone's persistent denial of ward gerrymandering. Length 8.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 7:58 Why Ben moderates aldermanic candidate debates; how ranked-choice voting (RCV) works; and whether Chicago could use RCV in municipal elections. Length 7.9 minutes. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-31-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Ben moderates aldermanic candidate debates; how ranked-choice voting (RCV) works; and whether Chicago could use RCV in municipal elections. Length 7.9 minutes.Why Ben moderates aldermanic candidate debates; how ranked-choice voting (RCV) works; and whether Chicago could use RCV in municipal elections. Length 7.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:47 The difference between magnet, charter, and selective-enrollment schools; how state senator Steans' bill essentially deregulates charter schools; and Rahm Emanuel's crush on New York City's education model. Length 8.8 minutes. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-17-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe difference between magnet, charter, and selective-enrollment schools; how state senator Steans' bill essentially deregulates charter schools; and Rahm Emanuel's crush on New York City's education model. Length 8.8 minutes.The difference between magnet, charter, and selective-enrollment schools; how state senator Steans' bill essentially deregulates charter schools; and Rahm Emanuel's crush on New York City's education model. Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 9:52 Why people outside the 5th Illinois senate district should care about Rickey Hendon; the argument for office-holders like Hendon staying in office; and who really will decide on Hendon's successor. Length 9.9 minutes. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-10-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy people outside the 5th Illinois senate district should care about Rickey Hendon; the argument for office-holders like Hendon staying in office; and who really will decide on Hendon's successor. Length 9.9 minutes.Why people outside the 5th Illinois senate district should care about Rickey Hendon; the argument for office-holders like Hendon staying in office; and who really will decide on Hendon's successor. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:50 What inspires Chicagoans to want to learn about their government; the mayoral voting habits of white people; and the subconscious guilt of white voters. Length 8.9 minutes. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:28:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-3-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat inspires Chicagoans to want to learn about their government; the mayoral voting habits of white people; and the subconscious guilt of white voters. Length 8.9 minutes.What inspires Chicagoans to want to learn about their government; the mayoral voting habits of white people; and the subconscious guilt of white voters. Length 8.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 9:58 A look into the back rooms where aldermen negotiate the remaps of wards; Mayor Emanuel's participation in ward remapping; and the history of and need for supermajority wards. Length 10 minutes. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-24-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA look into the back rooms where aldermen negotiate the remaps of wards; Mayor Emanuel's participation in ward remapping; and the history of and need for supermajority wards. Length 10 minutes.A look into the back rooms where aldermen negotiate the remaps of wards; Mayor Emanuel's participation in ward remapping; and the history of and need for supermajority wards. Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:07 A short history of near-West-Side ward remapping; what Ben would have written about Rahm Emanuel before the election; and why Ben wants voters to stop whining. Length 8.1 minutes. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:49:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-17-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA short history of near-West-Side ward remapping; what Ben would have written about Rahm Emanuel before the election; and why Ben wants voters to stop whining. Length 8.1 minutes.A short history of near-West-Side ward remapping; what Ben would have written about Rahm Emanuel before the election; and why Ben wants voters to stop whining. Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 7:45 Which takes more effort: informing candidates about outstanding debts, or contesting their eligibility; whether we should let deadbeats and scofflaws run for public office; and whether overdue library books can keep you off the ballot. Length 7.8 minutes. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:15:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-3-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhich takes more effort: informing candidates about outstanding debts, or contesting their eligibility; whether we should let deadbeats and scofflaws run for public office; and whether overdue library books can keep you off the ballot. Length 7.8 minutes.Which takes more effort: informing candidates about outstanding debts, or contesting their eligibility; whether we should let deadbeats and scofflaws run for public office; and whether overdue library books can keep you off the ballot. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 9:57 Who Rahm Emanuel talked out of running for mayor; the relationship between Miguel del Valle and Luis Gutierrez; and how del Valle has responded to Daley administration corruption. Length 10 minutes. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:42:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-27-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWho Rahm Emanuel talked out of running for mayor; the relationship between Miguel del Valle and Luis Gutierrez; and how del Valle has responded to Daley administration corruption. Length 10 minutes.Who Rahm Emanuel talked out of running for mayor; the relationship between Miguel del Valle and Luis Gutierrez; and how del Valle has responded to Daley administration corruption. Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Dave Glowacz 8:45 Gery Chico's single greatest success with public schools; how Chicago's elimination of social promotion came back to haunt Chico; and whether the Reader's coverage of mayoral campaigns has changed. Length 8.8 minutes. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:06:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-20-11.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noGery Chico's single greatest success with public schools; how Chicago's elimination of social promotion came back to haunt Chico; and whether the Reader's coverage of mayoral campaigns has changed. Length 8.8 minutes.Gery Chico's single greatest success with public schools; how Chicago's elimination of social promotion came back to haunt Chico; and whether the Reader's coverage of mayoral campaigns has changed. Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:11 How the Chicago Board of Elections originally determined the number of nominating signatures needed; what nominating-signature system Ben favors; and whether Rahm Emanuel has "machine" backing. Length 8.2 minutes. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:28:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-16-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the Chicago Board of Elections originally determined the number of nominating signatures needed; what nominating-signature system Ben favors; and whether Rahm Emanuel has "machine" backing. Length 8.2 minutes.How the Chicago Board of Elections originally determined the number of nominating signatures needed; what nominating-signature system Ben favors; and whether Rahm Emanuel has "machine" backing. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:54 Tax-increment financing's cloak of invisibility; how developers justify public subsidies; and how a proposed affordable-housing ordinance could rob funding from public schools. Length 8.9 minutes. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:07:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-2-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noTax-increment financing's cloak of invisibility; how developers justify public subsidies; and how a proposed affordable-housing ordinance could rob funding from public schools. Length 8.9 minutes.Tax-increment financing's cloak of invisibility; how developers justify public subsidies; and how a proposed affordable-housing ordinance could rob funding from public schools. Length 8.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:08 How Cook County's property tax system pacifies the public; who or what should carry the cost of government; and which Illinois party has the right idea about taxes. Length 6.1 minutes. Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:53:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-25-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Cook County's property tax system pacifies the public; who or what should carry the cost of government; and which Illinois party has the right idea about taxes. Length 6.1 minutes.How Cook County's property tax system pacifies the public; who or what should carry the cost of government; and which Illinois party has the right idea about taxes. Length 6.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:47 How TIF subsidies attract development investors; whether a neighborhood's regular infrastructure upkeep depends on its inclusion in a TIF district; and a teaser for next week. Length 7.8 minutes. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:12:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-18-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow TIF subsidies attract development investors; whether a neighborhood's regular infrastructure upkeep depends on its inclusion in a TIF district; and a teaser for next week. Length 7.8 minutes.How TIF subsidies attract development investors; whether a neighborhood's regular infrastructure upkeep depends on its inclusion in a TIF district; and a teaser for next week. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:02 How local school councils came about; why Mayor Daley eviscerated local school control; and what happens when public schools lack clout. Length 9 minutes. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:50:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-11-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow local school councils came about; why Mayor Daley eviscerated local school control; and what happens when public schools lack clout. Length 9 minutes.How local school councils came about; why Mayor Daley eviscerated local school control; and what happens when public schools lack clout. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:42 The effect of polls on voter behavior; how we might finally get good elected officials; and those who find elections too odious or corrupt to vote. Length 8.7 minutes. Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:57:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-28-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe effect of polls on voter behavior; how we might finally get good elected officials; and those who find elections too odious or corrupt to vote. Length 8.7 minutes.The effect of polls on voter behavior; how we might finally get good elected officials; and those who find elections too odious or corrupt to vote. Length 8.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:29 How Chicagoans use county government; how formerly obscure county commissioners became visible; and how county reformers helped distract from the real power abusers. Length 9.9 minutes. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:07:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-21-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Chicagoans use county government; how formerly obscure county commissioners became visible; and how county reformers helped distract from the real power abusers. Length 9.9 minutes.How Chicagoans use county government; how formerly obscure county commissioners became visible; and how county reformers helped distract from the real power abusers. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:29 How to remedy the over-reliance on property taxes; an intriguing proposal for term limits; and votes as personal statements about the system. Length 8.5 minutes. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-14-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow to remedy the over-reliance on property taxes; an intriguing proposal for term limits; and votes as personal statements about the system. Length 8.5 minutes.How to remedy the over-reliance on property taxes; an intriguing proposal for term limits; and votes as personal statements about the system. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:42 Whether Mayor Daley ever appeared in the Gay Pride parade; what will really determine whether Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor; and what the Rahm haters want. Length 8.7 minutes. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:02:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-7-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Mayor Daley ever appeared in the Gay Pride parade; what will really determine whether Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor; and what the Rahm haters want. Length 8.7 minutes.Whether Mayor Daley ever appeared in the Gay Pride parade; what will really determine whether Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor; and what the Rahm haters want. Length 8.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 5:48 How Mike Quigley opened the floodgates to scrutiny of tax-increment financing; how Quigley turned mayoral irritation into electoral success; and Mayor Daley's final gift to Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:19:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-30-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow Mike Quigley opened the floodgates to scrutiny of tax-increment financing; how Quigley turned mayoral irritation into electoral success; and Mayor Daley's final gift to Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.How Mike Quigley opened the floodgates to scrutiny of tax-increment financing; how Quigley turned mayoral irritation into electoral success; and Mayor Daley's final gift to Chicago. Length 5.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 10:09 Dave and Ben discuss their co-written article on the secret "do not hire" classification of layed-off Chicago public school teachers. Length 10.1 minutes. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:36:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-23-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDave and Ben discuss their co-written article on the secret "do not hire" classification of layed-off Chicago public school teachers. Length 10.1 minutes.Dave and Ben discuss their co-written article on the secret "do not hire" classification of layed-off Chicago public school teachers. Length 10.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:58 Why Ben's not afraid of mayoral retribution; which candidate has the most similarity to Daley; and when Ben will write about the Daley legacy. Length 9 minutes. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:35:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-16-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Ben's not afraid of mayoral retribution; which candidate has the most similarity to Daley; and when Ben will write about the Daley legacy. Length 9 minutes.Why Ben's not afraid of mayoral retribution; which candidate has the most similarity to Daley; and when Ben will write about the Daley legacy. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:04 Why the Chicago Public Schools administration would authorize a contract violation; how charter schools might circumvent anti-patronage protections; and who actually makes decisions to dismiss teachers. Length 8.1 minutes. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:47:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-2-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the Chicago Public Schools administration would authorize a contract violation; how charter schools might circumvent anti-patronage protections; and who actually makes decisions to dismiss teachers. Length 8.1 minutes.Why the Chicago Public Schools administration would authorize a contract violation; how charter schools might circumvent anti-patronage protections; and who actually makes decisions to dismiss teachers. Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:23 Whether the Daley administration's really lied about tax-increment financing; why state Rep. John Fritchey really wants the city to give up TIF reserves; and the limits of cynicism. Length 7.4 minutes. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:53:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-19-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether the Daley administration's really lied about tax-increment financing; why state Rep. John Fritchey really wants the city to give up TIF reserves; and the limits of cynicism. Length 7.4 minutes.Whether the Daley administration's really lied about tax-increment financing; why state Rep. John Fritchey really wants the city to give up TIF reserves; and the limits of cynicism. Length 7.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:59 The effects of crime cameras on policing; whether police officers should beat up bad guys; and respect versus fear of the police. Length 7 minutes. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-12-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe effects of crime cameras on policing; whether police officers should beat up bad guys; and respect versus fear of the police. Length 7 minutes.The effects of crime cameras on policing; whether police officers should beat up bad guys; and respect versus fear of the police. Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 5:33 What fundamental rights private operators of public land can deny the public; appropriate uses of park space versus leased space; and restrictions that a reasonable person might expect. Length 5.6 minutes. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-29-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat fundamental rights private operators of public land can deny the public; appropriate uses of park space versus leased space; and restrictions that a reasonable person might expect. Length 5.6 minutes.What fundamental rights private operators of public land can deny the public; appropriate uses of park space versus leased space; and restrictions that a reasonable person might expect. Length 5.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:52 What Mick Dumke brought to the Reader and Joravsky's articles; the future of government reporting at the Reader post-Dumke; and a look at the Chicago News Cooperative's reporting. Length 7.9 minutes. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:28:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-22-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Mick Dumke brought to the Reader and Joravsky's articles; the future of government reporting at the Reader post-Dumke; and a look at the Chicago News Cooperative's reporting. Length 7.9 minutes.What Mick Dumke brought to the Reader and Joravsky's articles; the future of government reporting at the Reader post-Dumke; and a look at the Chicago News Cooperative's reporting. Length 7.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:47 Why the inspector general audited tax-increment financing; the fact of Millennium Park's non-budget development; and why aldermen think the IG shouldn't investigate TIF. Length 8.5 minutes. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:02:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-15-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the inspector general audited tax-increment financing; the fact of Millennium Park's non-budget development; and why aldermen think the IG shouldn't investigate TIF. Length 8.5 minutes.Why the inspector general audited tax-increment financing; the fact of Millennium Park's non-budget development; and why aldermen think the IG shouldn't investigate TIF. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:04 Whether teachers and students should sacrifice for administrative largesse; how Mayor Daley helps private firms compete with public schools for public dollars; and what it takes to get the public's attention. Length 8.1 minutes. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:17:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-8-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether teachers and students should sacrifice for administrative largesse; how Mayor Daley helps private firms compete with public schools for public dollars; and what it takes to get the public's attention. Length 8.1 minutes.Whether teachers and students should sacrifice for administrative largesse; how Mayor Daley helps private firms compete with public schools for public dollars; and what it takes to get the public's attention. Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:42 Ben Joravsky reflects on the tenure and departure of Alison True, the recently-fired editor of the Chicago Reader. Length 8.7 minutes. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:00:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-1-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen Joravsky reflects on the tenure and departure of Alison True, the recently-fired editor of the Chicago Reader. Length 8.7 minutes.Ben Joravsky reflects on the tenure and departure of Alison True, the recently-fired editor of the Chicago Reader. Length 8.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:07 The father of tax-increment financing activism; the myth of TIF complexity; and the financial penalty for a school system that doesn't divert money to TIF districts. Length 7.1 minutes. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:33:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-17-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe father of tax-increment financing activism; the myth of TIF complexity; and the financial penalty for a school system that doesn't divert money to TIF districts. Length 7.1 minutes.The father of tax-increment financing activism; the myth of TIF complexity; and the financial penalty for a school system that doesn't divert money to TIF districts. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:24 Whether unions should focus on company policy, worker benefits, or both; the Chicago Teachers Union's ignorance of how the city raises and spends public dollars; and a fledgling movement to get the Chicago Public Schools to withdraw from tax-increment financing. Length 8.4 minutes. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:40:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-10-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether unions should focus on company policy, worker benefits, or both; the Chicago Teachers Union's ignorance of how the city raises and spends public dollars; and a fledgling movement to get the Chicago Public Schools to withdraw from tax-increment financing. Length 8.4 minutes.Whether unions should focus on company policy, worker benefits, or both; the Chicago Teachers Union's ignorance of how the city raises and spends public dollars; and a fledgling movement to get the Chicago Public Schools to withdraw from tax-increment financing. Length 8.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:44 When schools lower property values; the capitalization of new schools--then vs. now; and why schools have ended up in parks. Length 6.7 minutes. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:40:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-3-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen schools lower property values; the capitalization of new schools--then vs. now; and why schools have ended up in parks. Length 6.7 minutes.When schools lower property values; the capitalization of new schools--then vs. now; and why schools have ended up in parks. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:55 How to get the city to publish public information; the myth of the super-hero teacher; and teachers as whistleblowers. Length 6.9 minutes. Thu, 27 May 2010 21:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-27-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow to get the city to publish public information; the myth of the super-hero teacher; and teachers as whistleblowers. Length 6.9 minutes.How to get the city to publish public information; the myth of the super-hero teacher; and teachers as whistleblowers. Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:28 Tax-increment financing's fundamental flaw, and how to fix it; Block 37--the poster child for the original TIF model; and the Board of Ed's legacy of stealing from schoolchildren. Length 8.5 minutes. Sun, 23 May 2010 23:10:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-20-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noTax-increment financing's fundamental flaw, and how to fix it; Block 37--the poster child for the original TIF model; and the Board of Ed's legacy of stealing from schoolchildren. Length 8.5 minutes.Tax-increment financing's fundamental flaw, and how to fix it; Block 37--the poster child for the original TIF model; and the Board of Ed's legacy of stealing from schoolchildren. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:35 The typical Chicagoan's phases of TIF understanding; Ben outlines an unlikely TIF debate; and city officials who believe that Chicagoans don't want to know the true cost of government. Length 8.6 minutes. Thu, 06 May 2010 17:41:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-6-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe typical Chicagoan's phases of TIF understanding; Ben outlines an unlikely TIF debate; and city officials who believe that Chicagoans don't want to know the true cost of government. Length 8.6 minutes.The typical Chicagoan's phases of TIF understanding; Ben outlines an unlikely TIF debate; and city officials who believe that Chicagoans don't want to know the true cost of government. Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:32 Whether candidates who don't run in a primary should have a harder time running in the general election; the limited focus of the liberal wing of Mayor Daley's party; and whether Forrest Claypool and his ilk really intend reform. Length 7.5 minutes. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:10:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-29-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether candidates who don't run in a primary should have a harder time running in the general election; the limited focus of the liberal wing of Mayor Daley's party; and whether Forrest Claypool and his ilk really intend reform. Length 7.5 minutes.Whether candidates who don't run in a primary should have a harder time running in the general election; the limited focus of the liberal wing of Mayor Daley's party; and whether Forrest Claypool and his ilk really intend reform. Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:17 The tenuous connection between Chicago Public School positions, titles, and business cards; putting words into the CPS spokeperson's mouth; and how the CPS budget resembles the city's reporting on TIF districts. Length 8.3 minutes. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:23:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-15-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe tenuous connection between Chicago Public School positions, titles, and business cards; putting words into the CPS spokeperson's mouth; and how the CPS budget resembles the city's reporting on TIF districts. Length 8.3 minutes.The tenuous connection between Chicago Public School positions, titles, and business cards; putting words into the CPS spokeperson's mouth; and how the CPS budget resembles the city's reporting on TIF districts. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:39 Whether Chicago Public Schools staff cuts appear in its budget; the importance of honesty in budget-making; and what Chicago leaders respond to. Length 6.7 minutes. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:15:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-1-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Chicago Public Schools staff cuts appear in its budget; the importance of honesty in budget-making; and what Chicago leaders respond to. Length 6.7 minutes.Whether Chicago Public Schools staff cuts appear in its budget; the importance of honesty in budget-making; and what Chicago leaders respond to. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:55 How state Rep. Debra Mell resembles former Pres. Reagan; how the Incumbent Alderman Protection Act could lock up all the nominators in a district; and why the state eliminated Chicago mayoral primaries. Length 6.9 minutes. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:57:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-18-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow state Rep. Debra Mell resembles former Pres. Reagan; how the Incumbent Alderman Protection Act could lock up all the nominators in a district; and why the state eliminated Chicago mayoral primaries. Length 6.9 minutes.How state Rep. Debra Mell resembles former Pres. Reagan; how the Incumbent Alderman Protection Act could lock up all the nominators in a district; and why the state eliminated Chicago mayoral primaries. Length 6.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:25 Willfull ignorance of entrenched poverty--worse than misleading; corruption without salvation; and other mayors' Daley-envy. Length 6.4 minutes. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-11-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWillfull ignorance of entrenched poverty--worse than misleading; corruption without salvation; and other mayors' Daley-envy. Length 6.4 minutes.Willfull ignorance of entrenched poverty--worse than misleading; corruption without salvation; and other mayors' Daley-envy. Length 6.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:50 How the University of Chicago inadvertently created smart political tacticians; Loyola's preposterous development proposals; and the natural relationship between developers and universities. Length 7.8 minutes. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:19:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-4-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the University of Chicago inadvertently created smart political tacticians; Loyola's preposterous development proposals; and the natural relationship between developers and universities. Length 7.8 minutes.How the University of Chicago inadvertently created smart political tacticians; Loyola's preposterous development proposals; and the natural relationship between developers and universities. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:41 The Board of Education's tradition of getting back to reporters; where to bury patronage workers at Chicago Public Schools; and the need for a central-office administration. Length 6.7 minutes. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:47:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-25-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe Board of Education's tradition of getting back to reporters; where to bury patronage workers at Chicago Public Schools; and the need for a central-office administration. Length 6.7 minutes.The Board of Education's tradition of getting back to reporters; where to bury patronage workers at Chicago Public Schools; and the need for a central-office administration. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:05 How much tax revenue the city expects the Galewood/Armitage TIF District to take in; the future solvency of the city's entire TIF program; and Ald. Carothers: just one more rubber stamp? Length 7.1 minutes. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-18-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow much tax revenue the city expects the Galewood/Armitage TIF District to take in; the future solvency of the city's entire TIF program; and Ald. Carothers: just one more rubber stamp? Length 7.1 minutes.How much tax revenue the city expects the Galewood/Armitage TIF District to take in; the future solvency of the city's entire TIF program; and Ald. Carothers: just one more rubber stamp? Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:35 The fears whites had about Harold Washington's mayoralty; the recent primary's county-board candidates "unthinkable" in the '80s and '90s; and Quinn the maverick versus Hynes the mob-runner. Length 9.6 minutes. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-4-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe fears whites had about Harold Washington's mayoralty; the recent primary's county-board candidates "unthinkable" in the '80s and '90s; and Quinn the maverick versus Hynes the mob-runner. Length 9.6 minutes.The fears whites had about Harold Washington's mayoralty; the recent primary's county-board candidates "unthinkable" in the '80s and '90s; and Quinn the maverick versus Hynes the mob-runner. Length 9.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:20 When office-holders become reformers; how reading about government operations resembles eating your veggies; and the kind of outsider that can take on Daley and Madigan. Length 7.3 minutes. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:58:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-28-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen office-holders become reformers; how reading about government operations resembles eating your veggies; and the kind of outsider that can take on Daley and Madigan. Length 7.3 minutes.When office-holders become reformers; how reading about government operations resembles eating your veggies; and the kind of outsider that can take on Daley and Madigan. Length 7.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:50 The scripting of Joint Board of Review meetings; one the greatest public-policy debacles of the decade; and how Ben swallowed his objections to Toni Preckwinkle. Length 8.8 minutes. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:26:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-21-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe scripting of Joint Board of Review meetings; one the greatest public-policy debacles of the decade; and how Ben swallowed his objections to Toni Preckwinkle. Length 8.8 minutes.The scripting of Joint Board of Review meetings; one the greatest public-policy debacles of the decade; and how Ben swallowed his objections to Toni Preckwinkle. Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:23 How County Assessor Houlihan orchestrated the homeowners' exemption to property taxes; the city's "drain argument" to justify tax-increment financing; and why city officials won't debate Ben on the radio. Length 9.4 minutes. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:50:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-14-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow County Assessor Houlihan orchestrated the homeowners' exemption to property taxes; the city's "drain argument" to justify tax-increment financing; and why city officials won't debate Ben on the radio. Length 9.4 minutes.How County Assessor Houlihan orchestrated the homeowners' exemption to property taxes; the city's "drain argument" to justify tax-increment financing; and why city officials won't debate Ben on the radio. Length 9.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:07 How the Independent Voters of Illinois organization gets its message out; the influence of candidate endorsements; and how the Democratic Party could take over Green Party candidacies. Length 7.1 minutes. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:46:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-7-10.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the Independent Voters of Illinois organization gets its message out; the influence of candidate endorsements; and how the Democratic Party could take over Green Party candidacies. Length 7.1 minutes.How the Independent Voters of Illinois organization gets its message out; the influence of candidate endorsements; and how the Democratic Party could take over Green Party candidacies. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:00 Why the Chicago Board of Elections considers the nominating process fair; the nature of political influence on the Board of Elections; and whether the nominating process holds challengers to a higher standard. Length 8 minutes. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:40:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-31-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the Chicago Board of Elections considers the nominating process fair; the nature of political influence on the Board of Elections; and whether the nominating process holds challengers to a higher standard. Length 8 minutes.Why the Chicago Board of Elections considers the nominating process fair; the nature of political influence on the Board of Elections; and whether the nominating process holds challengers to a higher standard. Length 8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:58 How to access the City Council's live video stream; what made Ald. Allen an outspoken critic; and the illusion of Mayor Daley's power over aldermen. Length 9 minutes. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:53:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-17-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow to access the City Council's live video stream; what made Ald. Allen an outspoken critic; and the illusion of Mayor Daley's power over aldermen. Length 9 minutes.How to access the City Council's live video stream; what made Ald. Allen an outspoken critic; and the illusion of Mayor Daley's power over aldermen. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:16 When logic fails in figuring how the city apportions TIF revenues; the three factors blinding South- and West-Side aldermen; and how City Council members get the bum's rush on fiscal votes. Length 9.3 minutes. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:49:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-10-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen logic fails in figuring how the city apportions TIF revenues; the three factors blinding South- and West-Side aldermen; and how City Council members get the bum's rush on fiscal votes. Length 9.3 minutes.When logic fails in figuring how the city apportions TIF revenues; the three factors blinding South- and West-Side aldermen; and how City Council members get the bum's rush on fiscal votes. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:00 Michael Scott as divine intervention; Chicago's unique obstacles to kids getting into neighborhood schools; and, politically, the most important institution for blacks on the West and South Sides. Length 8 minutes. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:47:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-26-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noMichael Scott as divine intervention; Chicago's unique obstacles to kids getting into neighborhood schools; and, politically, the most important institution for blacks on the West and South Sides. Length 8 minutes.Michael Scott as divine intervention; Chicago's unique obstacles to kids getting into neighborhood schools; and, politically, the most important institution for blacks on the West and South Sides. Length 8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:02 Why Oak Park Senator Harmon might carry water for Mayor Daley; when well-meaning public advocates go over to the TIF dark side; and why the county treasurer can't implement the county clerk's TIF-o-meter. Length 6 minutes. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:16:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-19-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Oak Park Senator Harmon might carry water for Mayor Daley; when well-meaning public advocates go over to the TIF dark side; and why the county treasurer can't implement the county clerk's TIF-o-meter. Length 6 minutes.Why Oak Park Senator Harmon might carry water for Mayor Daley; when well-meaning public advocates go over to the TIF dark side; and why the county treasurer can't implement the county clerk's TIF-o-meter. Length 6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:16 Unpacking a sample property-tax bill; how Cook County overtaxes its suburban residents to pay Chicago; and Chicago newspapers start reporting the tax-increase aspect of tax-increment financing. Length 7.3 minutes. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:12:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-5-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noUnpacking a sample property-tax bill; how Cook County overtaxes its suburban residents to pay Chicago; and Chicago newspapers start reporting the tax-increase aspect of tax-increment financing. Length 7.3 minutes.Unpacking a sample property-tax bill; how Cook County overtaxes its suburban residents to pay Chicago; and Chicago newspapers start reporting the tax-increase aspect of tax-increment financing. Length 7.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:37 A profile of the Southeast Side; whether taxes should fund property buy-outs; and helping communities economically by closing businesses. Length 8.6 minutes. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:35:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-29-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA profile of the Southeast Side; whether taxes should fund property buy-outs; and helping communities economically by closing businesses. Length 8.6 minutes.A profile of the Southeast Side; whether taxes should fund property buy-outs; and helping communities economically by closing businesses. Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 10:10 What the "TIF sunshine" ordinance leaves in the dark; how Chicago might (or not) make money on its United Airlines subsidy; and the tax benefits of property negligence. Length 10.2 minutes. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:23:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-22-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat the "TIF sunshine" ordinance leaves in the dark; how Chicago might (or not) make money on its United Airlines subsidy; and the tax benefits of property negligence. Length 10.2 minutes.What the "TIF sunshine" ordinance leaves in the dark; how Chicago might (or not) make money on its United Airlines subsidy; and the tax benefits of property negligence. Length 10.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:12 Whether Cook County property-taxpayers need the Board of Review; how many signatures you need to get on a ballot; and how, if the Greens become viable in Illinois, the Dems and Reps will react. Length 9.2 minutes. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:54:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-15-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Cook County property-taxpayers need the Board of Review; how many signatures you need to get on a ballot; and how, if the Greens become viable in Illinois, the Dems and Reps will react. Length 9.2 minutes.Whether Cook County property-taxpayers need the Board of Review; how many signatures you need to get on a ballot; and how, if the Greens become viable in Illinois, the Dems and Reps will react. Length 9.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:58 The average Joe leading the leaders; how Michelle Malkin showed up; and, corporations: great job, Mayor Daley! Length 8 minutes. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-8-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe average Joe leading the leaders; how Michelle Malkin showed up; and, corporations: great job, Mayor Daley! Length 8 minutes.The average Joe leading the leaders; how Michelle Malkin showed up; and, corporations: great job, Mayor Daley! Length 8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:41 Ben's alienation by institutional Chicago; the macho thing that aldermen have goin' on; and when Chicagoans will wake up to the fact of one-man rule. Length 6.7 minutes. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:37:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-1-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen's alienation by institutional Chicago; the macho thing that aldermen have goin' on; and when Chicagoans will wake up to the fact of one-man rule. Length 6.7 minutes.Ben's alienation by institutional Chicago; the macho thing that aldermen have goin' on; and when Chicagoans will wake up to the fact of one-man rule. Length 6.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:08 The glue that holds patronage together; the Jose Conseco story; and Rod Blagojevich: the next Jerry Springer. Length 7.1 minutes. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:49:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-17-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe glue that holds patronage together; the Jose Conseco story; and Rod Blagojevich: the next Jerry Springer. Length 7.1 minutes.The glue that holds patronage together; the Jose Conseco story; and Rod Blagojevich: the next Jerry Springer. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:30 Why you didn't see or hear in-depth coverage of the Stewardship Report; how civic leaders criticize Mayor Daley; and to what financial disclosure standards we should hold Chicago 2016. Length 9.5 minutes. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:25:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-10-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy you didn't see or hear in-depth coverage of the Stewardship Report; how civic leaders criticize Mayor Daley; and to what financial disclosure standards we should hold Chicago 2016. Length 9.5 minutes.Why you didn't see or hear in-depth coverage of the Stewardship Report; how civic leaders criticize Mayor Daley; and to what financial disclosure standards we should hold Chicago 2016. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:21 Why city officials constantly restate the effects of tax-increment financing; calculating the impact of Block 37 development; and what Reader staff learned from their new owners. Length 7.3 minutes. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:46:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-3-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy city officials constantly restate the effects of tax-increment financing; calculating the impact of Block 37 development; and what Reader staff learned from their new owners. Length 7.3 minutes.Why city officials constantly restate the effects of tax-increment financing; calculating the impact of Block 37 development; and what Reader staff learned from their new owners. Length 7.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:09 Behind the gerrymandering of the 26th Ward; how committeemen used to run the wards; and how zoning committees can protect democracy. Length 8.2 minutes. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:58:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-27-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBehind the gerrymandering of the 26th Ward; how committeemen used to run the wards; and how zoning committees can protect democracy. Length 8.2 minutes.Behind the gerrymandering of the 26th Ward; how committeemen used to run the wards; and how zoning committees can protect democracy. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:14 Whether all U.S. taxpayers want to pay for Olympics in Chicago; aldermen's mass hysteria in supporting caps on Olympics costs; and how aldermen want it both ways when taking a stand on the Olympics. Length 8.2 minutes. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:38:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-13-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether all U.S. taxpayers want to pay for Olympics in Chicago; aldermen's mass hysteria in supporting caps on Olympics costs; and how aldermen want it both ways when taking a stand on the Olympics. Length 8.2 minutes.Whether all U.S. taxpayers want to pay for Olympics in Chicago; aldermen's mass hysteria in supporting caps on Olympics costs; and how aldermen want it both ways when taking a stand on the Olympics. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:16 Mayor Washington's wisdom in creating the Central Loop TIF district; the difference in TIF tactics between Mayors Washington and Daley; and two big payouts to United Airlines. Length 6.3 minutes. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:05:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-6-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noMayor Washington's wisdom in creating the Central Loop TIF district; the difference in TIF tactics between Mayors Washington and Daley; and two big payouts to United Airlines. Length 6.3 minutes.Mayor Washington's wisdom in creating the Central Loop TIF district; the difference in TIF tactics between Mayors Washington and Daley; and two big payouts to United Airlines. Length 6.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:08 The absurd position of preservationists; the inevitability of a public handout to Olympic Village developers; and how total demolition of Michael Reese Hospital limits development options. Length 7.1 minutes. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-30-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe absurd position of preservationists; the inevitability of a public handout to Olympic Village developers; and how total demolition of Michael Reese Hospital limits development options. Length 7.1 minutes.The absurd position of preservationists; the inevitability of a public handout to Olympic Village developers; and how total demolition of Michael Reese Hospital limits development options. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:27 North Siders as powerless as South Siders; how the Olympics movement resembles the blizzard of '79; and Olympics planning: an exercise in cynicism? Length 7.5 minutes. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:13:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-23-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noNorth Siders as powerless as South Siders; how the Olympics movement resembles the blizzard of '79; and Olympics planning: an exercise in cynicism? Length 7.5 minutes.North Siders as powerless as South Siders; how the Olympics movement resembles the blizzard of '79; and Olympics planning: an exercise in cynicism? Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:11 The kinds of deals that the Chicago Park District has with on-premises restaurants; whether Cook County judges weigh clout in their decisions; and how much the mob influences city government. Length 9.2 minutes. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:30:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-16-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe kinds of deals that the Chicago Park District has with on-premises restaurants; whether Cook County judges weigh clout in their decisions; and how much the mob influences city government. Length 9.2 minutes.The kinds of deals that the Chicago Park District has with on-premises restaurants; whether Cook County judges weigh clout in their decisions; and how much the mob influences city government. Length 9.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:24 How to get ordinary humans to read about complicated issues; whether citizens should trust the city to spend a billion dollars; and why 14th-Ward residents don't deserve an alderman. Length 7.4 minutes. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:38:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-9-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow to get ordinary humans to read about complicated issues; whether citizens should trust the city to spend a billion dollars; and why 14th-Ward residents don't deserve an alderman. Length 7.4 minutes.How to get ordinary humans to read about complicated issues; whether citizens should trust the city to spend a billion dollars; and why 14th-Ward residents don't deserve an alderman. Length 7.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:14 From where, exactly, Olympics revenues would come; why an independent civic organization shouldn't analyze Chicago's Olympics budget; and the deafening silence from civic Chicago. Length 6.2 minutes. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:30:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-2-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noFrom where, exactly, Olympics revenues would come; why an independent civic organization shouldn't analyze Chicago's Olympics budget; and the deafening silence from civic Chicago. Length 6.2 minutes.From where, exactly, Olympics revenues would come; why an independent civic organization shouldn't analyze Chicago's Olympics budget; and the deafening silence from civic Chicago. Length 6.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 5:24 What Republicans used to stand for; why anyone would bother to run as a Republican; and the mystery of Ald. Brian Doherty. Length 5.4 minutes. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:51:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-25-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Republicans used to stand for; why anyone would bother to run as a Republican; and the mystery of Ald. Brian Doherty. Length 5.4 minutes.What Republicans used to stand for; why anyone would bother to run as a Republican; and the mystery of Ald. Brian Doherty. Length 5.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:47 Who enforces the city's procurement rules; parking meters on steroids; and privatization by cocktail party. Length 9.8 minutes. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:35:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-18-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWho enforces the city's procurement rules; parking meters on steroids; and privatization by cocktail party. Length 9.8 minutes.Who enforces the city's procurement rules; parking meters on steroids; and privatization by cocktail party. Length 9.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 5:20 Why it's not hard to fight the Olympics; what you should never forget about the Olympics; and Chicago's pre-existing Olympic aquatic center. Length 5.3 minutes. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:52:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-4-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy it's not hard to fight the Olympics; what you should never forget about the Olympics; and Chicago's pre-existing Olympic aquatic center. Length 5.3 minutes.Why it's not hard to fight the Olympics; what you should never forget about the Olympics; and Chicago's pre-existing Olympic aquatic center. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:50 An aspect of tax-increment financing that might rouse the citizenry from its slumber; why Chicago's newspapers don't report on TIF districts; and why renters should care about property taxes. Length 7.8 minutes. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:24:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-28-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noAn aspect of tax-increment financing that might rouse the citizenry from its slumber; why Chicago's newspapers don't report on TIF districts; and why renters should care about property taxes. Length 7.8 minutes.An aspect of tax-increment financing that might rouse the citizenry from its slumber; why Chicago's newspapers don't report on TIF districts; and why renters should care about property taxes. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:20 Whether privatization in the abstract has any merit; deconstructing the ways to value parking meters; and giving meter-poor neighborhoods their share. Length 8.3 minutes. Mon, 18 May 2009 16:30:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-15-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether privatization in the abstract has any merit; deconstructing the ways to value parking meters; and giving meter-poor neighborhoods their share. Length 8.3 minutes.Whether privatization in the abstract has any merit; deconstructing the ways to value parking meters; and giving meter-poor neighborhoods their share. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:15 Whether panic peddling typically occurs in TIF districts; the fundamentals of eminent domain; and how the city will ruin the North Pullman TIF district. Length 8.3 minutes. Thu, 07 May 2009 16:49:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-7-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether panic peddling typically occurs in TIF districts; the fundamentals of eminent domain; and how the city will ruin the North Pullman TIF district. Length 8.3 minutes.Whether panic peddling typically occurs in TIF districts; the fundamentals of eminent domain; and how the city will ruin the North Pullman TIF district. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:36 Why Jesse Jackson Jr. Photoshopped his wife; why Ben loves Alderman Bob Fioretti; and the roll call of somewhat-independent aldermen. Length 8.6 minutes. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-30-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Jesse Jackson Jr. Photoshopped his wife; why Ben loves Alderman Bob Fioretti; and the roll call of somewhat-independent aldermen. Length 8.6 minutes.Why Jesse Jackson Jr. Photoshopped his wife; why Ben loves Alderman Bob Fioretti; and the roll call of somewhat-independent aldermen. Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:12 How the Reader of olden times handled letter writers; whether the Reader came late to the story; and when Chicagoans have epiphanies about their government. Length 7.2 minutes. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-16-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the Reader of olden times handled letter writers; whether the Reader came late to the story; and when Chicagoans have epiphanies about their government. Length 7.2 minutes.How the Reader of olden times handled letter writers; whether the Reader came late to the story; and when Chicagoans have epiphanies about their government. Length 7.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:12 What percentage of revenue the city should spend on parking operations; what info the city should disclose about bidders for city concessions; and how aldermen have lost an urban-planning tool. Length 8.2 minutes. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:44:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-9-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat percentage of revenue the city should spend on parking operations; what info the city should disclose about bidders for city concessions; and how aldermen have lost an urban-planning tool. Length 8.2 minutes.What percentage of revenue the city should spend on parking operations; what info the city should disclose about bidders for city concessions; and how aldermen have lost an urban-planning tool. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:24 How the Tribune and Sun-Times ignore their own reporting; what upsets the sheep; and making an honest assessment of the city's finances. Length 9.4 minutes. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:35:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-2-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the Tribune and Sun-Times ignore their own reporting; what upsets the sheep; and making an honest assessment of the city's finances. Length 9.4 minutes.How the Tribune and Sun-Times ignore their own reporting; what upsets the sheep; and making an honest assessment of the city's finances. Length 9.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:53 The three ways to end corporate relocation subsidies; Ben's favorite way; and start-up jobs instead of stolen jobs. Length 9.9 minutes. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-26-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe three ways to end corporate relocation subsidies; Ben's favorite way; and start-up jobs instead of stolen jobs. Length 9.9 minutes.The three ways to end corporate relocation subsidies; Ben's favorite way; and start-up jobs instead of stolen jobs. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:19 A tax increment financing refresher; cities caught up in the notion of "the deal;" and Chicago's mini-version of the federal bailout. Length 9.3 minutes. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:38:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-19-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA tax increment financing refresher; cities caught up in the notion of "the deal;" and Chicago's mini-version of the federal bailout. Length 9.3 minutes.A tax increment financing refresher; cities caught up in the notion of "the deal;" and Chicago's mini-version of the federal bailout. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:35 Winning the quinella of revenue loss; how one becomes a "chosen" developer; and when yelling at the Community Development Commission works. Length 8.6 minutes. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:22:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-12-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWinning the quinella of revenue loss; how one becomes a "chosen" developer; and when yelling at the Community Development Commission works. Length 8.6 minutes.Winning the quinella of revenue loss; how one becomes a "chosen" developer; and when yelling at the Community Development Commission works. Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:49 If Todd Stroger led the push for the Olympics; whether Mayor Daley controls the county's share of federal stimulus dollars; and the price of peace: patronage. Length 7.8 minutes. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:58:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-3-5-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noIf Todd Stroger led the push for the Olympics; whether Mayor Daley controls the county's share of federal stimulus dollars; and the price of peace: patronage. Length 7.8 minutes.If Todd Stroger led the push for the Olympics; whether Mayor Daley controls the county's share of federal stimulus dollars; and the price of peace: patronage. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:15 The one good thing in the city's Olympics bid; whether real-estate development drives the desire for Olympics; and how the city might secretly subsidize the Olympic Village. Length 8.3 minutes. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:41:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-26-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe one good thing in the city's Olympics bid; whether real-estate development drives the desire for Olympics; and how the city might secretly subsidize the Olympic Village. Length 8.3 minutes.The one good thing in the city's Olympics bid; whether real-estate development drives the desire for Olympics; and how the city might secretly subsidize the Olympic Village. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:38 Earmarks: copious or corrupting; pros and cons of minority districts; and the 5th congressional district as an evolutionary indicator. Length 9.6 minutes. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:34:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-19-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noEarmarks: copious or corrupting; pros and cons of minority districts; and the 5th congressional district as an evolutionary indicator. Length 9.6 minutes.Earmarks: copious or corrupting; pros and cons of minority districts; and the 5th congressional district as an evolutionary indicator. Length 9.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:12 Defining progressive vs. independent officials; whether aldermen should both legislate and provide constituent services; and the mayor loses his mind. Length 9.2 minutes. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:04:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-2-5-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDefining progressive vs. independent officials; whether aldermen should both legislate and provide constituent services; and the mayor loses his mind. Length 9.2 minutes.Defining progressive vs. independent officials; whether aldermen should both legislate and provide constituent services; and the mayor loses his mind. Length 9.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:14 The definition of patronage (abused and not); how the Hispanic Democratic Organization annihilated Hispanic independence; and Chicagoans: held under psychological bondage? Length 8.2 minutes. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:10:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-29-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe definition of patronage (abused and not); how the Hispanic Democratic Organization annihilated Hispanic independence; and Chicagoans: held under psychological bondage? Length 8.2 minutes.The definition of patronage (abused and not); how the Hispanic Democratic Organization annihilated Hispanic independence; and Chicagoans: held under psychological bondage? Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:37 How much police and firefighters at Midway will really cost; why the city has tried to get rid of debt; and, Mayor Daley: privatization leader? Length 7.6 minutes. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-22-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow much police and firefighters at Midway will really cost; why the city has tried to get rid of debt; and, Mayor Daley: privatization leader? Length 7.6 minutes.How much police and firefighters at Midway will really cost; why the city has tried to get rid of debt; and, Mayor Daley: privatization leader? Length 7.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:20 How slatemaking works; Ben's ideal Congressperson; and why Chicago Congresspersons stay out of Chicago's governmental problems. Length 9.3 minutes. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-15-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow slatemaking works; Ben's ideal Congressperson; and why Chicago Congresspersons stay out of Chicago's governmental problems. Length 9.3 minutes.How slatemaking works; Ben's ideal Congressperson; and why Chicago Congresspersons stay out of Chicago's governmental problems. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:08 What prosecutions the Illinois attorney general could do but doesn't; how Burris might have paid to play; and when ethics trump laws. Length 9.1 minutes. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:33:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-1-8-09.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat prosecutions the Illinois attorney general could do but doesn't; how Burris might have paid to play; and when ethics trump laws. Length 9.1 minutes.What prosecutions the Illinois attorney general could do but doesn't; how Burris might have paid to play; and when ethics trump laws. Length 9.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:32 Whether city managers monitor TIF agreements; where your TIF-sequestered tax dollars actually go; and why Chicago can't suddenly end TIF districts. Length 9.5 minutes. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:17:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-18-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether city managers monitor TIF agreements; where your TIF-sequestered tax dollars actually go; and why Chicago can't suddenly end TIF districts. Length 9.5 minutes.Whether city managers monitor TIF agreements; where your TIF-sequestered tax dollars actually go; and why Chicago can't suddenly end TIF districts. Length 9.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:01 The evolution of Ben's TIF explanation; why more Chicagoans don't sue to challenge TIFs; and why Gov. Blagojevich's transgressions don't hold a candle to those of Chicago government. Length 7 minutes. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:30:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-11-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe evolution of Ben's TIF explanation; why more Chicagoans don't sue to challenge TIFs; and why Gov. Blagojevich's transgressions don't hold a candle to those of Chicago government. Length 7 minutes.The evolution of Ben's TIF explanation; why more Chicagoans don't sue to challenge TIFs; and why Gov. Blagojevich's transgressions don't hold a candle to those of Chicago government. Length 7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:37 What Barack Obama's appointment of Lawrence Summers says about his fiscal policy; how Chicago's economy resembles that of Russia; and, will Obama control his lieutenants or vice versa? Length 8.6 minutes. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:41:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-12-4-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Barack Obama's appointment of Lawrence Summers says about his fiscal policy; how Chicago's economy resembles that of Russia; and, will Obama control his lieutenants or vice versa? Length 8.6 minutes.What Barack Obama's appointment of Lawrence Summers says about his fiscal policy; how Chicago's economy resembles that of Russia; and, will Obama control his lieutenants or vice versa? Length 8.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 5:17 The difference between a voting plurality and majority; why a Green might succeed Rahm Emanuel; and how the U.S. Constitution lets someone from Cairo represent Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:02:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-27-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe difference between a voting plurality and majority; why a Green might succeed Rahm Emanuel; and how the U.S. Constitution lets someone from Cairo represent Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes.The difference between a voting plurality and majority; why a Green might succeed Rahm Emanuel; and how the U.S. Constitution lets someone from Cairo represent Chicago. Length 5.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:21 How the U of C takes its cue from City Hall; how the Hyde Park referendum fight used "the Chicago way;" and how reactions to the referendum resemble attitudes about Chicago getting the Olympics. Length 7.4 minutes. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:43:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-20-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the U of C takes its cue from City Hall; how the Hyde Park referendum fight used "the Chicago way;" and how reactions to the referendum resemble attitudes about Chicago getting the Olympics. Length 7.4 minutes.How the U of C takes its cue from City Hall; how the Hyde Park referendum fight used "the Chicago way;" and how reactions to the referendum resemble attitudes about Chicago getting the Olympics. Length 7.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 4:36 The only time a politician has outgrown Mayor Daley; Ben's therapy for power-fixated Chicagoans; and why Obama won't can U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Length 4.6 minutes. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:04:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-13-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe only time a politician has outgrown Mayor Daley; Ben's therapy for power-fixated Chicagoans; and why Obama won't can U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Length 4.6 minutes.The only time a politician has outgrown Mayor Daley; Ben's therapy for power-fixated Chicagoans; and why Obama won't can U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Length 4.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:03 The future of the Reader's print edition; TIF districts as borrowing enablers; and incentives for aldermanic subservience--drying up? Length 8.1 minutes. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:34:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-11-6-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe future of the Reader's print edition; TIF districts as borrowing enablers; and incentives for aldermanic subservience--drying up? Length 8.1 minutes.The future of the Reader's print edition; TIF districts as borrowing enablers; and incentives for aldermanic subservience--drying up? Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:55 How zoning protects the citizenry; rezoning vs. variances; and a look at the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Length 9.9 minutes. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:40:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-30-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow zoning protects the citizenry; rezoning vs. variances; and a look at the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Length 9.9 minutes.How zoning protects the citizenry; rezoning vs. variances; and a look at the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:37 Ben's NYC envy; whether term-limited office-holders would've leased Midway; and when people started making careers out of public office. Length 7.6 minutes. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-23-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen's NYC envy; whether term-limited office-holders would've leased Midway; and when people started making careers out of public office. Length 7.6 minutes.Ben's NYC envy; whether term-limited office-holders would've leased Midway; and when people started making careers out of public office. Length 7.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:51 What makes 99 a magic number; the power (or not) of organized labor in Chicago; and why city workers at Midway whose jobs get privatized might stay employed. Length 7.9 minutes. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:38:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-16-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat makes 99 a magic number; the power (or not) of organized labor in Chicago; and why city workers at Midway whose jobs get privatized might stay employed. Length 7.9 minutes.What makes 99 a magic number; the power (or not) of organized labor in Chicago; and why city workers at Midway whose jobs get privatized might stay employed. Length 7.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 10:04 How and why you might become a Constitutional Convention delegate; why you might wanna vote for the Con-Con; and Shakman's legacy. Length 10.1 minutes. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:29:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-9-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow and why you might become a Constitutional Convention delegate; why you might wanna vote for the Con-Con; and Shakman's legacy. Length 10.1 minutes.How and why you might become a Constitutional Convention delegate; why you might wanna vote for the Con-Con; and Shakman's legacy. Length 10.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:29 The firefighter rebellion; dissecting the TIF take; and a great idea for county clerk David Orr. Length 7.5 minutes. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:53:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-10-2-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe firefighter rebellion; dissecting the TIF take; and a great idea for county clerk David Orr. Length 7.5 minutes.The firefighter rebellion; dissecting the TIF take; and a great idea for county clerk David Orr. Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:46 Why Chicago has local school councils; how control of public schools became re-centralized; and your choice: democracy or oligarchy. Length 8.8 minutes. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:40:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-25-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Chicago has local school councils; how control of public schools became re-centralized; and your choice: democracy or oligarchy. Length 8.8 minutes.Why Chicago has local school councils; how control of public schools became re-centralized; and your choice: democracy or oligarchy. Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:36 A re-do on Rep. Skip Saviano; the subway station you'll never see; and pole-vaulting under Block 37. Length 6.6 minutes. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:55:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-18-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noA re-do on Rep. Skip Saviano; the subway station you'll never see; and pole-vaulting under Block 37. Length 6.6 minutes.A re-do on Rep. Skip Saviano; the subway station you'll never see; and pole-vaulting under Block 37. Length 6.6 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:54 What, exactly, the Chicago Plan Commission approves; Inside Chicago Government's plan for plan commissioners' redemption; and Ben's secret way for residents to present their cases. Length 9.9 minutes. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-11-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat, exactly, the Chicago Plan Commission approves; Inside Chicago Government's plan for plan commissioners' redemption; and Ben's secret way for residents to present their cases. Length 9.9 minutes.What, exactly, the Chicago Plan Commission approves; Inside Chicago Government's plan for plan commissioners' redemption; and Ben's secret way for residents to present their cases. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:51 Why the governor won't mess with TIFs; why Chicago students can't compete; and how Chicago Public Schools will lose $1.7 billion. Length 8.9 minutes. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 23:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-9-4-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy the governor won't mess with TIFs; why Chicago students can't compete; and how Chicago Public Schools will lose $1.7 billion. Length 8.9 minutes.Why the governor won't mess with TIFs; why Chicago students can't compete; and how Chicago Public Schools will lose $1.7 billion. Length 8.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:04 When off-the-books tax revenues exceed on-the-books revenues; the city's corporate budget as a distraction from its other budgets; and why Ald. Tom Allen bears watching. Length 9.1 minutes. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-28-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhen off-the-books tax revenues exceed on-the-books revenues; the city's corporate budget as a distraction from its other budgets; and why Ald. Tom Allen bears watching. Length 9.1 minutes.When off-the-books tax revenues exceed on-the-books revenues; the city's corporate budget as a distraction from its other budgets; and why Ald. Tom Allen bears watching. Length 9.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 6:32 The vulnerability of park permit holders; how Ben avoids virtual censorship; and why Ben sleeps well at night. Length 6.5 minutes. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-14-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe vulnerability of park permit holders; how Ben avoids virtual censorship; and why Ben sleeps well at night. Length 6.5 minutes.The vulnerability of park permit holders; how Ben avoids virtual censorship; and why Ben sleeps well at night. Length 6.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 10:06 For residents who might want to take the City of Chicago to court over improperly financed development, Ben and Inside Chicago Government walk thru a list of potentially suit-winning properties. Length 10.1 minutes. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:10:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-8-7-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noFor residents who might want to take the City of Chicago to court over improperly financed development, Ben and Inside Chicago Government walk thru a list of potentially suit-winning properties. Length 10.1 minutes.For residents who might want to take the City of Chicago to court over improperly financed development, Ben and Inside Chicago Government walk thru a list of potentially suit-winning properties. Length 10.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:46 How public schools deprive the public of public space; why the Park District would violate its vendor policy; and how to have healthy debate in your ward. Length 7.8 minutes. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-31-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow public schools deprive the public of public space; why the Park District would violate its vendor policy; and how to have healthy debate in your ward. Length 7.8 minutes.How public schools deprive the public of public space; why the Park District would violate its vendor policy; and how to have healthy debate in your ward. Length 7.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:06 How the owners of Michael Reese Hospital snagged a sweet selling spot; the TIF two-fer; and Government Property Purchasing 101. Length 8.1 minutes. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:18:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-24-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow the owners of Michael Reese Hospital snagged a sweet selling spot; the TIF two-fer; and Government Property Purchasing 101. Length 8.1 minutes.How the owners of Michael Reese Hospital snagged a sweet selling spot; the TIF two-fer; and Government Property Purchasing 101. Length 8.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:04 The astounding depth of Olympics opposition; the Olympics as fuel for a real-estate boom; and the Olympic development that'll happen regardless of the Olympics. Length 7.1 minutes. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-10-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe astounding depth of Olympics opposition; the Olympics as fuel for a real-estate boom; and the Olympic development that'll happen regardless of the Olympics. Length 7.1 minutes.The astounding depth of Olympics opposition; the Olympics as fuel for a real-estate boom; and the Olympic development that'll happen regardless of the Olympics. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:56 Chicagoans' immunity from trespassing in the Dead Zone; how Mayor Daley undercut Bensenville residents' clout in the state legislature; and the demise of some of DuPage County's most venerable affordable housing. Length 9 minutes. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:50:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-7-3-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noChicagoans' immunity from trespassing in the Dead Zone; how Mayor Daley undercut Bensenville residents' clout in the state legislature; and the demise of some of DuPage County's most venerable affordable housing. Length 9 minutes.Chicagoans' immunity from trespassing in the Dead Zone; how Mayor Daley undercut Bensenville residents' clout in the state legislature; and the demise of some of DuPage County's most venerable affordable housing. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 9:21 Why Mayor Daley needed more than a slim majority vote on the Children's Museum; whether Ben needlessly dramatizes; and astounding aldermen denials. Length 9.4 minutes. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:05:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-19-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy Mayor Daley needed more than a slim majority vote on the Children's Museum; whether Ben needlessly dramatizes; and astounding aldermen denials. Length 9.4 minutes.Why Mayor Daley needed more than a slim majority vote on the Children's Museum; whether Ben needlessly dramatizes; and astounding aldermen denials. Length 9.4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 7:57 Whether Obama needs Mayor Daley to win Chicago; the mayor's greater strength--patronage army or voter apathy; and corruption as a tourist attraction. Length 8 minutes. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:40:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-12-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhether Obama needs Mayor Daley to win Chicago; the mayor's greater strength--patronage army or voter apathy; and corruption as a tourist attraction. Length 8 minutes.Whether Obama needs Mayor Daley to win Chicago; the mayor's greater strength--patronage army or voter apathy; and corruption as a tourist attraction. Length 8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:52 Ben's confession and pledge; the fundamental Olympics question for Chicagoans; and how corporate leaders committed themselves to a lie. Length 8.5 minutes. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:20:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-6-5-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen's confession and pledge; the fundamental Olympics question for Chicagoans; and how corporate leaders committed themselves to a lie. Length 8.5 minutes.Ben's confession and pledge; the fundamental Olympics question for Chicagoans; and how corporate leaders committed themselves to a lie. Length 8.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 8:11 Public-building development demystified; another way to keep public schools under control; and how alderman sign away their power. Length 8.2 minutes. Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:46:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-29-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noPublic-building development demystified; another way to keep public schools under control; and how alderman sign away their power. Length 8.2 minutes.Public-building development demystified; another way to keep public schools under control; and how alderman sign away their power. Length 8.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 10:00 The selective sight of lakefront protectionists; preparing for indictment of the mayor; and Bush's payback to the Daleys. Length 10 minutes. Tue, 20 May 2008 21:01:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-5-15-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe selective sight of lakefront protectionists; preparing for indictment of the mayor; and Bush's payback to the Daleys. Length 10 minutes.The selective sight of lakefront protectionists; preparing for indictment of the mayor; and Bush's payback to the Daleys. Length 10 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:13 Better soccer-field sites than Lincoln Park; why the end doesn't justify the means; and the latest on residents' litigation. Length 9.3 minutes. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:49:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-24-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBetter soccer-field sites than Lincoln Park; why the end doesn't justify the means; and the latest on residents' litigation. Length 9.3 minutes.Better soccer-field sites than Lincoln Park; why the end doesn't justify the means; and the latest on residents' litigation. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 07:07 Background on a mayoral ally; Ben's great disappointment with bicycling advocates; and whether the press should count student murders. Length 7.1 minutes. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:45:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-17-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBackground on a mayoral ally; Ben's great disappointment with bicycling advocates; and whether the press should count student murders. Length 7.1 minutes.Background on a mayoral ally; Ben's great disappointment with bicycling advocates; and whether the press should count student murders. Length 7.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 07:11 The single dumbest move the Park District has made; moving the Bears out of Soldier Field; and the recipe for rubber stamps. Length 7.2 minutes. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-10-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe single dumbest move the Park District has made; moving the Bears out of Soldier Field; and the recipe for rubber stamps. Length 7.2 minutes.The single dumbest move the Park District has made; moving the Bears out of Soldier Field; and the recipe for rubber stamps. Length 7.2 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 08:45 How citizens become robots; how a non-robot sees his role; and, can advisory councils survive a purge? Length 8.7 minutes. Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:00:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj-4-3-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow citizens become robots; how a non-robot sees his role; and, can advisory councils survive a purge? Length 8.7 minutes.How citizens become robots; how a non-robot sees his role; and, can advisory councils survive a purge? Length 8.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:00 The wealthy--our feeble hope; why you should embrace entitlement; and why the ward map looks like a jigsaw puzzle. Length 9 minutes. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:00:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj3-13-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe wealthy--our feeble hope; why you should embrace entitlement; and why the ward map looks like a jigsaw puzzle. Length 9 minutes.The wealthy--our feeble hope; why you should embrace entitlement; and why the ward map looks like a jigsaw puzzle. Length 9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 08:15 Daley and Thompson's negotiations hidden in plain sight; if the public screams, the Board of Ed did good; and a look inside the bureaucratic mind. Length 8.3 minutes. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:10:00 CDT http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj3-6-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDaley and Thompson's negotiations hidden in plain sight; if the public screams, the Board of Ed did good; and a look inside the bureaucratic mind. Length 8.3 minutes.Daley and Thompson's negotiations hidden in plain sight; if the public screams, the Board of Ed did good; and a look inside the bureaucratic mind. Length 8.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 08:45 The plan that doesn't plan; a TIF reform that Ben actually likes; and, did the alderman deserve a scolding? Length 8.8 minutes. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:40:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj2-28-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe plan that doesn't plan; a TIF reform that Ben actually likes; and, did the alderman deserve a scolding? Length 8.8 minutes.The plan that doesn't plan; a TIF reform that Ben actually likes; and, did the alderman deserve a scolding? Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 08:42 Winners of the Chicago citizenship award; how voting beats recycling; and Chicago elections--the new basketball? Length 8.7 minutes. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:35:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj2-21-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWinners of the Chicago citizenship award; how voting beats recycling; and Chicago elections--the new basketball? Length 8.7 minutes.Winners of the Chicago citizenship award; how voting beats recycling; and Chicago elections--the new basketball? Length 8.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:10 The Block 37 debacle dissected; bonds better for building; and Alderman Ben and Alderman Dave's lesson in democracy. Length 9.7 minutes. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:55:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj2-14-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe Block 37 debacle dissected; bonds better for building; and Alderman Ben and Alderman Dave's lesson in democracy. Length 9.7 minutes.The Block 37 debacle dissected; bonds better for building; and Alderman Ben and Alderman Dave's lesson in democracy. Length 9.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:45 The roll call of abused schools; why city government hides how much revenue it needs; and Ben's perverse delight in reporting. Length 9.7 minutes. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:45:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj2-7-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noThe roll call of abused schools; why city government hides how much revenue it needs; and Ben's perverse delight in reporting. Length 9.7 minutes.The roll call of abused schools; why city government hides how much revenue it needs; and Ben's perverse delight in reporting. Length 9.7 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 04:10 What the Board of Review does; and conflict of interest everywhere you look. Length 4.1 minutes. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:40:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-31-08bor.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat the Board of Review does; and conflict of interest everywhere you look. Length 4.1 minutes.What the Board of Review does; and conflict of interest everywhere you look. Length 4.1 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 04:03 What Ben wants in a state's attorney; who not to vote for; and the criteria by which to judge a real reformer. Length 4 minutes. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:15:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-31-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhat Ben wants in a state's attorney; who not to vote for; and the criteria by which to judge a real reformer. Length 4 minutes.What Ben wants in a state's attorney; who not to vote for; and the criteria by which to judge a real reformer. Length 4 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:21 Where to find the real dirt on candidates; whether back-room drama trumps voting records; and the big Chicago issue that candidates won't face. Length 9.3 minutes. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:01:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-24-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhere to find the real dirt on candidates; whether back-room drama trumps voting records; and the big Chicago issue that candidates won't face. Length 9.3 minutes.Where to find the real dirt on candidates; whether back-room drama trumps voting records; and the big Chicago issue that candidates won't face. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:18 Why you don't need a TIF primer; how West-Side residents discovered a city slush fund; and why the city won't contribute more to the CTA. Length 9.3 minutes. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:15:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-17-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy you don't need a TIF primer; how West-Side residents discovered a city slush fund; and why the city won't contribute more to the CTA. Length 9.3 minutes.Why you don't need a TIF primer; how West-Side residents discovered a city slush fund; and why the city won't contribute more to the CTA. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 07:33 Why news media fear the mayor; Ben's defense of the Sun-Times; and the silence of the Olympics. Length 7.5 minutes. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:07:50 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-10-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy news media fear the mayor; Ben's defense of the Sun-Times; and the silence of the Olympics. Length 7.5 minutes.Why news media fear the mayor; Ben's defense of the Sun-Times; and the silence of the Olympics. Length 7.5 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:20 Will the Cubs' owners get the same (huge) tax break as the the Sox' owners; the red herring of the Cubs' threat to move; and what Mayor Daley really wants. Length 9.3 minutes. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:53:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj1-3-08.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWill the Cubs' owners get the same (huge) tax break as the the Sox' owners; the red herring of the Cubs' threat to move; and what Mayor Daley really wants. Length 9.3 minutes.Will the Cubs' owners get the same (huge) tax break as the the Sox' owners; the red herring of the Cubs' threat to move; and what Mayor Daley really wants. Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 06:45 Tho he's written no article about the Reader's layoff of his fellow staff writers, here Ben reveals how the layoffs have affected him, what the writers brought to the Reader, and what he sees in the paper's future. Length 6.8 minutes. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:21:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj12-28-07.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noTho he's written no article about the Reader's layoff of his fellow staff writers, here Ben reveals how the layoffs have affected him, what the writers brought to the Reader, and what he sees in the paper's future. Length 6.8 minutes.Tho he's written no article about the Reader's layoff of his fellow staff writers, here Ben reveals how the layoffs have affected him, what the writers brought to the Reader, and what he sees in the paper's future. Length 6.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:20 Why persons challenging Cook County incumbents often don't make it to the ballot; Ben's idea for open elections; and, which would you determines your government--football or elections? Length 9.3 minutes. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:01:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj12-13-07.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noWhy persons challenging Cook County incumbents often don't make it to the ballot; Ben's idea for open elections; and, which would you determines your government--football or elections? Length 9.3 minutes.Why persons challenging Cook County incumbents often don't make it to the ballot; Ben's idea for open elections; and, which would you determines your government--football or elections? Length 9.3 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 08:48 Demystifying the process for appealing property-tax assessments; Ben's plan for a fairer taxing scheme; and how champions of downtown talk on both sides of their mouths. Length 8.8 minutes. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:09:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj11-29-07.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noDemystifying the process for appealing property-tax assessments; Ben's plan for a fairer taxing scheme; and how champions of downtown talk on both sides of their mouths. Length 8.8 minutes.Demystifying the process for appealing property-tax assessments; Ben's plan for a fairer taxing scheme; and how champions of downtown talk on both sides of their mouths. Length 8.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:54 Ben and Inside Chicago Government create a roadmap for taxpayers that reveals exactly how much of one's taxes get siphoned off to tax increment financing districts. Length 9.9 minutes. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:01:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj11-22-07.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noBen and Inside Chicago Government create a roadmap for taxpayers that reveals exactly how much of one's taxes get siphoned off to tax increment financing districts. Length 9.9 minutes.Ben and Inside Chicago Government create a roadmap for taxpayers that reveals exactly how much of one's taxes get siphoned off to tax increment financing districts. Length 9.9 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public Inside Chicago Government 09:48 How tax increment financing districts get gerrymandered; the dark underbelly of the public process; and public officials' off-the-record feelings about TIF. Length 9.8 minutes. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:01:00 CST http://mrradio.org/sounds/bj11-1-07.mp3 jr@wordspacepress.com (Inside Chicago Government)noHow tax increment financing districts get gerrymandered; the dark underbelly of the public process; and public officials' off-the-record feelings about TIF. Length 9.8 minutes.How tax increment financing districts get gerrymandered; the dark underbelly of the public process; and public officials' off-the-record feelings about TIF. Length 9.8 minutes.Chicago,Glowacz,government,Joravsky,public