Back to March 30 - April 5, 2005	Next >>
BACKSIDE - Serving Chicago's Gullible neighborhoods

Thought for the week: "There is the appearance that because someone contributes to a political campaign or hires a friend or family member that they automatically get special treatment in the awarding of contracts. That has not been the case in my administration." Mayor Richard M. Daley Feb. 8, 2005 City of Chicago Address

Chicago Historical Society announces new exhibit on history of Chicago corruption

Give it up New uniforms with large hands to take more money will help City revenue collectors gather the staggering tax collection from citizens. In addition, the city is now writing parking tickets on tricycles so those youngsters who get an allowance will now be handing it over. "Might as well get them used to it early," said Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Wrigley plan includes new rooftop, skyboxes, expanded concerts

Found at last Police this week resolved a mystery when they followed a team of burly men carrying home a booted car. Careful surveillance revealed the men struggling to remove the boot and then tossing it into the basement. A search warrant turned up 114 boots in the basement. The city's Budget Office congratulated the officers for solving the mystery of the department's dwindling supply of boots for illegally parked cars. "Some people just do things the hard way," said Sgt. Cooter "The Booter" Looney.

CTA FOR SALE - Cash strapped agency puts lines up for bid on E-Bay

Equine...and asinine A majestic equestrian arrival suits Mary Dempsey, who currently works as Chief Procurement Officer while on leave from the administration of the City's troubled and sadly understaffed libraries.

Horse carriage operators win lawsuit

Uptown Theater moves downtown

Lakefront revetments to serve as runways

Roscoe Village Chamber secedes