Barack Obama: Jimmy Carter II?
The president came in with hopes from liberal Democrats that he might usher in a new New Deal. But in terms of governance, temperament, and ideology, he might be more like the Man From Plains.
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Good Chicago Blogs
An annotated blog roll of local favorites of mine. Plus: some underrated Chicago books, and brief advertisements for myself.
Expert Defense Lawyer: Blagojevich Has Grounds for Another Retrial
As jury deliberations continue in the Blagojevich retrial, one of the city’s prominent criminal defense attorneys provides insights on the case. He says that Judge Zagel has acted uncharacteristically “screwy” and unfair, leaving open the possibility of a retrial, and that Blagojevich did remarkably well on the stand…
Blagojevich Trial: Is Blago Too Unserious for Jail Time?
The jury remains out, and observers are starting to get antsy, jumping when the jurors ask a question. Here’s a theory as to why they’re taking so long: the jury has to deal with the interpretation of a statute that’s currently vexing legal scholars.
Beer Tips From Steve Hamburg, Chicago’s Cask King
BREWS CLUES: One of America’s foremost cask cellarmen offers advice
CPS Bureaucrat Salaries and Income Inequality
The Sun-Times is reporting that, for the second year in a row, various CPS bureaucrats will see substantial raises over their predecessors’ salaries. It makes no sense… and perfect sense.
The Race for the 10th District: A Look at Ilya Sheyman
The 25-year-old former community organizer is the first Democrat to jump into the race to reclaim the seat from Republican Robert Dold in 2012.
New Chicago Blogs of Note
Grid Chicago reports on sustainable transportation in the city; The Steppes of Chicago takes an on-the-streets look at Chicago architecture.
Chicago Crime Roundup
The cost of wrongful incarceration and the city’s immense legal-settlement costs; Chicago’s new gun law seems as ineffectual as the gun ban that preceded it; a Sun-Times reporter gets caught in the line of fire and returns to figure out why; and more
Study: It's Harder to Get Medical Care If You're a Kid on Medicaid in Chicago
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that children on Medicare and SCHIP face longer waits and more rejections for medical care.