Midday News Links: Emanuel Fires Back At City Council IG
By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 27, 2014 6:30PM
- Mayor Rahm Emanuel responded to recent criticism by Legislative Inspector General Faisal Khan that the mayor wasn't committed to ethics reform ... by citing examples to the contrary. [Sun-Times]
- Speaking of Emanuel and reform, the mayor is now sitting on $1.7 billion in tax reserves. Remember that the next time he cries the city is poor. [Reader]
- Here are 13 new bars and restaurants opening this autumn to whet your appetite. [Time Out Chicago]
- The Illinois Tollway says Labor Day weekend may be the agency's busiest ever. Here's how to prepare for it, if you're traveling. [Sun-Times]
- Cardinal Francis George's ongoing battle against cancer means he's canceled an October trip to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis. [Crain's]
