Felsenthal Files - December 2011

12/21/11

Why Dorothy Brown Wants Another Term as Circuit Court Clerk

The incumbent's race against 22nd Ward Alderman Rick Muñoz is the juiciest contest in the March 20 primary. Here, Brown talks about Muñoz, working for Arthur Andersen in the 1970s, her unsuccessful bid for Cook County Board president, and more...

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12/14/11

Republicans for Rahm? His Night at the Economic Club

Rahm sold out the Hilton Chicago Hotel’s International Ballroom Monday for a speech before the Economic Club. On the dais surrounded by such captains of industry as Lester Crown, Thomas Wilson, Gregory Wasson, Glenn Tilton, the newish mayor started out shaky, occasionally flubbing his lines, his voice rising to resemble his predecessor’s. His reception by the black-tie members of the club and their guests, was chilly at first...

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12/08/11

Donald Trump Talks Blagojevich, Rahm, and Chicago

In town to promote his new book, The Donald talks to Carol Felsenthal about his relationship with the Emanuel brothers, Blago on The Celebrity Apprentice, and more

Posted at 12:36 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (1)

12/06/11

On Rod Blagojevich's Sentencing Day, Some Comparisons to Jim Thompson

Rod Blagojevich will find out his fate this morning at his sentencing hearing for his conviction earlier this year on corruption charges. Here, Carol Felsenthal looks at some similiarities between Blago and another former Illinois gov.

Posted at 09:58 AM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (2)

12/02/11

It's Time to Revisit the Issue of Taxpayer-Financed Bodyguards

In the aftermath of Maggie Daley’s death on Thanksgiving night, the citizens of Chicago have shown just how much they valued and loved her. No doubt about that, but now is the time for Mayor Emanuel to revisit the dicey issue of taxpayer-funded bodyguards for political figures.

Posted at 01:42 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (7)

	12/21/11 Why Dorothy Brown Wants Another Term as Circuit Court Clerk The incumbent's race against 22nd Ward Alderman Rick Muñoz is the juiciest contest in the March 20 primary. Here, Brown talks about Muñoz, working for Arthur Andersen in the 1970s, her unsuccessful bid for Cook County Board president, and more... Posted at 10:16 AM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
	12/14/11 Republicans for Rahm? His Night at the Economic Club Rahm sold out the Hilton Chicago Hotel’s International Ballroom Monday for a speech before the Economic Club. On the dais surrounded by such captains of industry as Lester Crown, Thomas Wilson, Gregory Wasson, Glenn Tilton, the newish mayor started out shaky, occasionally flubbing his lines, his voice rising to resemble his predecessor’s. His reception by the black-tie members of the club and their guests, was chilly at first... Posted at 02:53 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
	12/08/11 Donald Trump Talks Blagojevich, Rahm, and Chicago In town to promote his new book, The Donald talks to Carol Felsenthal about his relationship with the Emanuel brothers, Blago on The Celebrity Apprentice, and more Posted at 12:36 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
	12/06/11 On Rod Blagojevich's Sentencing Day, Some Comparisons to Jim Thompson Rod Blagojevich will find out his fate this morning at his sentencing hearing for his conviction earlier this year on corruption charges. Here, Carol Felsenthal looks at some similiarities between Blago and another former Illinois gov. Posted at 09:58 AM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	12/02/11 It's Time to Revisit the Issue of Taxpayer-Financed Bodyguards In the aftermath of Maggie Daley’s death on Thanksgiving night, the citizens of Chicago have shown just how much they valued and loved her. No doubt about that, but now is the time for Mayor Emanuel to revisit the dicey issue of taxpayer-funded bodyguards for political figures. Posted at 01:42 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (7)