(re)Chicago in the News
Former watchdog launches venture to study Chicago’s government structure
Joe Ferguson’s 12-year run made him Chicago’s longest-serving watchdog. Now he wants to take a deeper look at the mayor’s office, city departments, the City Council, local government agencies under the mayor’s control — all to show it is “different from everywhere else” and how those differences “tie to our chronic ills.”
By Fran Spielman
Jun 9, 2022
Re-Imagine Chicago is a new initiative that aims to examine Chicago’s governing system and compare it with those of other cities. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
By Alisa Kaplan
Jun 20, 2022
Ferguson’s plan to shake up city politics is needed to keep elected leaders in check
Any initiative that aims to fix Chicago’s faulty political landscape and the uncontrollable rubber-stamp monster it nurtures with morsels of corruption is essential.
By CST Editorial Board
Jun 10, 2022
Re-Imagine Chicago: How Do We Make City Government More Effective?
In this interview, Reset checks in with the city’s top watchdog to get his thoughts on what we’ve learned this week and to discuss what big changes could make Chicago’s city government more effective, more equitable and better for residents.
By Meha Ahmad
May 7, 2021