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Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise
Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched
City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Talgo
Returns to central city plant here, will service and repairs trains for U.S. customers.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bank for Sherman Park
BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park Residents Bash Station Owner
Some favor rebuild of gas station. But many point to longtime problems.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Felons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
A County Agenda For Black Community?
Role of Office of African American Affairs debated at listening session.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions
State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Will Tchakirides
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Committee Approves Prospect Tower
5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Fathers Pledge to Reduce Violence
With speeches by Ald. Hamilton and others, 500 Fathers United initiative urge a stand up against neighborhood violence.
Jun 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the New Boss
Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?
Apr 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Win the Elections?
The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Ald. Wade’s Tiny Cape Cod
No fireplace or rec room, just 1091 square feet. A modest living politician indeed.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
City-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards
Can be used widely but not to vote in elections.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Abele vs. Clarke, Once Again
Abele cuts sheriff's budget and blasts him as rascist; Clarke and Weishan beat up on Abele.
Nov 18th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
Don’t Sell O’Donnell Park
The proposed plan is being sold as a chance to simply get bids from buyers, but it's really about selling our heritage to private developers.
Mar 24th, 2015 by John Lunz
The County Board’s Anti-Environmental Boondoggle
Its Estabrook Dam decision will cost taxpayers millions and harm environment.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
County Board Goes Crazy Over Referendums
Board wants to put 4 advisory referendum questions on the ballot, at a cost of more than $100,000. Why?
Jul 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Stall $60 Million Park East Proposal
Citing lack of "information," county committee in essence reopens the process of selecting a developer for Park East Block 22.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Why Kimberly Walker Was Fired
The county board had ample grounds for dismissing the Corporation Counsel.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dominique Paul Noth
Winners and Losers
It was a good election for Scott Walker and conservatives but there were some bright spots for liberals.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
