Brendan Reilly

Alderman: East Loop Doesn't Need A TIF District

Chicago Real Estate Daily | Eddie Baeb | Posted 11.18.2009 | Chicago


Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he doesn't support a new tax-increment financing district for the East Loop. ...

After Oprah, Downtown Alderman Wants High Fees For Closing Streets

Chicago Sun-Times | FRAN SPIELMAN | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago


If talk show diva Oprah Winfrey decides to reprise this week's Michigan Avenue block party to open her 25th season, it could cost her a pretty penny....

Alderman: Closing Public Streets For Oprah 'Smacks Of Elitism'

Chicago Sun-Times | FRAN SPIELMAN | Posted 10.20.2009 | Chicago


Mayor Daley's unilateral decision to shut down Michigan Avenue for Oprah Winfrey's 24th season premiere "smacks of elitism" and is "kind of reckless,"...

Keeping Score In Chicago Episode 13: Fook and Konkol's Guide to Rocking Buckets

Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 07.10.2009 | Chicago


Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly talks about targeting the Bucket Boys with a new noise ordinance, what's next for the Chicago Children's Museum and why he will not support Todd Stroger for re-election.

Downtown Alderman Wants To Quiet Street Musicians

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 06.15.2009 | Chicago


Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) wants to get even tougher on street musicians who drive downtown residents to distraction by banging on plastic buckets all...

Remorseful Aldermen To City: Put All Privatization Deal Info Online

Chicago Tribune | Posted 06.13.2009 | Chicago


Three aldermen are calling on Mayor Richard Daley's administration to provide more information about the privatization of city assets such as the park...

Aldermen Push Business-Boosting Stimulus Plan Laden With Tax Breaks

Chicago Sun-Times | FRAN SPIELMAN | Posted 05.23.2009 | Chicago


Arguing that downtown restaurants, retailers and theaters desperately need a shot in the arm, a group of aldermen today proposed their very own Chicag...

City Looks To Lay Off 29 At Airports

Chicago Tribune | Dan Mihalopoulos | Posted 12.11.2008 | Chicago


Mayor Richard Daley's administration plans to eliminate the jobs of more than two dozen people who translate and answer questions for international vi...