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May 2025

Detectives and summer jobs are not responsible for Chicago's declining crime
Correcting the record on some bad mayoral talking points
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Richard Day
9
A Bill to Cut the Cost of Building Affordable Housing
Ald. Matt Martin is getting serious about construction costs
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Richard Day
2
In defense of four-man fire crews
Getting serious about Fire Department staffing reform
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Conor Durkin
1
An idea to address Chicago's tax risk premium
Construction on the Thompson Center in Downtown Chicago.
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Richard Day
10
A better way to build affordable housing
Illinois does a better job paying for affordable housing than Chicago. But there’s still room for improvement.
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Richard Day
6

April 2025

Build the tunnel
A transformative vision for regional rail
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Star:Line Chicago
18
Thank you, Senator.
A career to be proud of
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Richard Day
3
Summer youth jobs are worth fighting for
That requires making tradeoffs
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Richard Day
2
New ambulances don’t pay for themselves
Some math on emergency response and ambulance fees
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Conor Durkin
6
Springfield might be getting serious about our housing crisis
Two bills with enormous promise for Illinois and Chicago
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Richard Day
8
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