Kick the Can Down the Road
- The surprise infusion of more federal money ended a stalemate on O'Hare International Airport expansion, clearing the way for Mayor Richard Daley to depart office with a partial victory and for Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel to avoid a tricky issue for a few years.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood brokered the deal announced Monday. The city gets one new runway instead of completing the entire project. The major airlines who sued to delay the work don't have as big a financial commitment.
The federal government, already in for a record $1 billion, will heap another $155 million to protect its investment at O'Hare and maintain the competitiveness of an airfield that Daley's father transformed into an international economic powerhouse at the dawn of the Jet Age.
Shortshanks gets to walk away a winner again thanks to federal money and a shaky bond issue backed by a shrinking tax base and an industry that continues to bleed red ink daily. Way to go!
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
71 Comments:
Anyone know where you can find a good map of the O'Hare project?
They are doing alot of work by Irving Park Rd. and York Road . .
I would like to see what the gameplan is.
The airlines will just cut legroom another 2" and add 2 or 3 more rows, no problem!
I guess Bill Daley's acceptance of that job in Washington became valuable to Shanx after all.
hmmmm.. about a week or so ago rahm met with daley for a "transition lunch." Then a few days later rahm went to the white house for a "visit" with obama and now today.. POOF!! Money from the federal government to fix the airport problem. guess we know what this new administration is all about. No money, oh well.. we will go to uncle obama for some cash until we cant borrow anymore. buisness as usual.
A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you're talking some real money.
This one must have taken some MAJOR arm-twisting. Not one of those airline executives looked happy. They looked downright miserable.
Daley must have burned every favor he had left. (We can only hope.)
Um, all this to build runways the airlines don't want, right?
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
This is just one fine example why our country is in big financial trouble. We spend more than we earn and continue to think we can do that forever. While foreigners continue to buy our bonds to finance such nonsense. One day no one will buy our bonds and literally the rug will be pulled right out underneath Uncle Sam and that is when we will all wonder what the hell happened?
Amazing, isn't it?
---not a cop
This is just a pre-cursor to "High Speed Rail". Now THAT'S gonna cost ya'.
"surprise infusion"?
Interpretation: "We Tribune reporters are shocked, SHOCKED, that the politicians would close yet another deal to underwrite crony capitalism in Chicagoland while also adding to the burden of debt. After all, the deal will be good for working families, and why worry that the inflation caused by the additional federal debt will be made worse if the FRS reduces reserve requirements?"
Speaking of crony capitalism: What do you call it when governments own producers' goods like an airport, without which many businesses, like Jeff Smisek's United, wouldn't even be viable?
(Psst: 'cryptocommunism'.)
Meanwhile, over at a securities and investment banking firm with offices in Chicago, Boca Raton and London, a caring community leader and his quislings are rubbing their hands with glee at the thought of a precedent renewed and soon to be invoked on behalf of the friendly, confining infrastructure owned by the Wrigleyville Outfit.
I would like to see what the gameplan is.
3/15/2011 12:15:00 AM
apparently, there really is a sucker born every minute.
One day no one will buy our bonds and literally the rug will be pulled right out underneath Uncle Sam and that is when we will all wonder what the hell happened?
3/15/2011 06:22:00 AM
hey, buddy, can you spare a dime?
The gameplan at Irving and York is to eliminate the RR crossing by building a train bridge over Irving Park Rd. Airport expansion or not, that's something that's been needed there for years. It's not unusual to have to wait 20mins on a n/bound train only to be immediately followed by a 15 minute delay for a s/bound train.
I go that way all the time to buy my gas in Bensenville (DuPage County is at least 15 cents less per gallon), so I'm always waiting on the trains. It will be nice when completed.
Random Alcoho testing starts 01 Jan 12 please read your contract idiot
I am amused that the Media is just now picking up on the Dayton story. The story is about how dumbed down they have had to make the Police test in order for minorities to score well enough to get hired.
Have they missed the last twenty five years? This is epidemic in every facet of service, police fire, doctors and the rest.
Now, this may be fine in business. You get an incompetent employee, you fire him of put him in a position where he can't do any harm. When they carry a gun or have your beating heart in their hand, you probably want someone that can pass a test.
2011 and the America begins to wake from it's slumber? Don't get me wrong, I'd like to buy the world a coke too, but where do you draw the line?
Actually, the bond issue doesn't rely on our tax base. It's purely funded by O'Hare revenues. The City's taxpayers are not actually on the hook. The airlines (and by extension, O'Hare passengers) are the ones on the hook, which is why they were suing.
This one must have taken some MAJOR arm-twisting. Not one of those airline executives looked happy. They looked downright miserable.
Daley must have burned every favor he had left. (We can only hope.)
3/15/2011 03:38:00 AM
Whuh? Come on. The xecurtiffs did not share the vision. Can't allow them to be backward. Jeesh, come on now. The vision, it's about the vision. Can't you see it? They saw the light. They see it. It's the vision. We need it for the foochure. We look forward. Going backwards doesn't do any good for anybody. I am darned if I did and darned if I didn't, but we will see it is the right thing to do. The foochure will tell us all what we needed. Whuh? Of course it's good for the conomee. It's the foochure, it's the vision, come on now. You gotta see it. It must be shared.
RMD, 2011.
(As stated in a whiny, high-pitchededed voice while greasy hairededed and greasy foreheadeded)
If China ever pulls it's money out
of the U.S. our economy will
collapse like a house of cards.
In the words of that song,
tradin' my time for the pay I get,
livin' on money I ain't made yet.
How much did daley get in back pocket as "going away gift" from contractors??
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
3/15/2011 06:18:00 AM
Maybe a little more info. Under what circumstances? Or just another rumor with half information
I guess daley's "whining" worked. we're are on the hook for a billion dollars, with a few million thrown in. WTF, looks like this nation of "whiners" have something to really wahhhh wahhh about. We need hope! We need Change! Bull S*it!! Thank G-d, he decided to flush himself out. Now we need to make sure to remove the rest of the lingering pus and cancerous residue, in springfield and DC. Republicans, convince Trump to run, your current crop of canidates will ensure a democratic landslide and mandate.
O/T
Check the thread by "Shaved" (DSLC) under "The Roe Conn Show" banner. You can listen to J-Fled's own words on two radio interviews about eleven months apart. The conflict in his statements will lead you to the inescapable conclusion on the incident in Englewood when he cut and ran from a nearby murder that just occurred only 45 seconds away, abandoning police officers going into harm's way. The murder remains unsolved, the unknown shooter last seen fleeing northbound (towards J-Fled) on foot.
Even the most skeptical MSM must now concede that J-Fled is a LYING COWARD who has brought utter disgrace to our once proud CPD. He should have been FIRED IN DISGRACE a long time ago.
Um, all this to build runways the airlines don't want, right?
3/15/2011 06:06:00 AM
The airlines want the runways, they don't want the new "western" terminal that would open O'Hare to more competition.
The random breath tests go along with the piss test. dont start for p.o's untill january 2012. Supervisors already started doing it. Arbitrator benn gave it to the city after noticing quite a few drunk driving crashes involving cpd officers that resulted in fatalaties. Just take time if your drinking. If your an alcoholic get some help. Bottle is not worth your job.
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
3/15/2011 06:18:00 AM
___________________________________
Who cares, I have enough time off duty to get bombed.
TO: FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
I believe that it is for sgt's and above now....PO's were supposed to be next year.
O.T. IAD strolled into MSF last night and seized three computers. Can anyone say S.O.S.?
The white house did this to keep Andelino clear of sworn depositions and having to testify under oath. Daley/Obama could not take the heat if she was forced to tell all.
OT What is with all this unit, gang and tact bashing. Send them all back to districts and patrol. FU if you cant get to a unit or on a tact team deal with it. We are in this situation because the city has not hired at the rate of retirements. It has nothing to do with people in units geu or tact. The city needs to hire period. So stop whinning.
The MOB is alive and well in City government. Nothing to see here, now move along.
A big FUCK U! those who voted for stubby
I hope G. Chico comes back after 4 yrs. of hell!
OT
Well, the rumors are true. MSF is not the only unit being downsized. TRU has been informed it must give up 50 officers and several squad cars by May 1st. They will be sent to Southside districts to help with manpower shortages. This is coming straight from the Big Bosses at HQ. TRU does not have the 300 plus officers as MSF, so a smaller number was chosen. The officers will be informed asap.
Business as usual!
to 12:15 the work at york road is the new train overpass
Daley's deals have screwed this city. Looking at his shi-teating in today's papers made me want to puke. Just go away already! Stop leaving piles of steeaming crap on your way out the door! And, what is up with the airlines backing down??? Seems loke LaHood threatened them with trouble if they didn't give Daley and the Dem's what they want: more of our money.
OT. What's the story with the crazy porn actress Oregon kid trying to kill herself at the Penninsula downtown?
- not a cop
we got her back and no one wants to work with her so just let her do what she is used to doing. Send her to training, sorry nothing as cool as hostage negotiations or swat tactics all we have is active shooter at near north.
Northside
I listened and compared the tapes on Shaved.
If I was a bad guy on the lam, you would be the last cop that I would want on my case. You are relentless. Everybody now knows that the WEISel is a liar and a coward.
Well done, sir.
O.T.
Well, now it seems we know Fitsgeralds price.
Director of the F.B.I.
What a peice of shit !
Didn't expect Rahm to lift residency requirement but he did say it was open to discussion. Already off the table before he even walks thru the door. More political bs!
Gotta map??? said...
Anyone know where you can find a good map of the O'Hare project?
They are doing alot of work by Irving Park Rd. and York Road . .
I would like to see what the gameplan is.
3/15/2011 12:15:00 AM
Ask Rosemarie Andolino but hurry, her clout is leaving soon.
Hey, I work for the Vanecko Airport Runway Construction Corporation, leave it alone. A guy has to make a living you know?
Anyone have a phone number to juice? I could use clout CHICAGO IS NOW DETROIT ENJOY JAGOFFS
Dirty people in Chicago now making Washington a little dirtier...
What a world we live in.
More shit we don't need, but amazing how they can find billions for shit we don't need,but barry cannot fund our pensions,I know why no payoff for the daley crime family! Vaneko KILLS a guy and gets away with it, BILL COZZI slaps a drunk who spit on nurses and himself and sits in prison thanks to jfled the coward!! hey jody call your fed buddies and get vaneko,naw that would show courage something you will never have! Happy your gone asshole!
"Actually, the bond issue doesn't rely on our tax base. It's purely funded by O'Hare revenues. The City's taxpayers are not actually on the hook. The airlines (and by extension, O'Hare passengers) are the ones on the hook, which is why they were suing."
Or scrap the useless runways altogether and use the revunues not to pay off a bond issue but to do something crazy like funding public service or improving the schools. This is merely a eleventh hour ploy to get the contracts signed by friends of shortshanks so the cash cow can be milked for years to come regardless who is running the city, that is why time was of the essance. The entire cast of these corrupt jagoffs should be taken out and shot.
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
3/15/2011 06:18:00 AM
This started as of Jan 01, 2011 for Sergeants, Lieutenants and Captains, per contract.
Starts 2012 for those under FOP.
Anything between .04 and .079 results in being sent home for the day, and must appear before the start of next tour of duty and blow .000 . Pretty sure it is also a CR at this level. Only one Sergeant from a Unit caught so far.
If you stayed out until 0400, then show up at work at 0900, you are an idiot. The Frat boy days are over by the time you make sergeant, and I don't want an alleged "superior" who is impaired any where around me!!!
If you had a few beers with the boys and had to work early, it shouldn't be an issue. If you are still blowing over .04 hours after the bars closed, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. Hit the program or take your 30 with a smile and a thank you.
OT
That didn't take long...
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/local/ct-met-rahm-0316-20110315,0,835691.story
Emanuel Says City Workers Need To Live Here
Mayor-elect says they're 'anchors' for neighborhoods
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/
local/ct-met-rahm-0316-20110315,0,835691.story
09:53:00 AM
Anonymous said...
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
3/15/2011 06:18:00 AM
Maybe a little more info. Under what circumstances? Or just another rumor with half information
3/15/2011 09:54:00 AM
IAD and medical section have breath devices and are BAO certified. Deatils to follow but does not look good for blue shirts.
This is one of the projects and ventures that seems to go unnoticed. Da Mayo just went into Bensenville and bought 20% of the town for his project. It cost almost 700 million dollars of Da Mayos money to displace these citizens. His playground within the city limits was not enough and he decided to play in our neighbors playground. The TIFS is another hush hush subject. If this bum didn't have Daley as his last name he would be offering to wash and clean your windshield for a buck at Western and the IKE. He truely is a POS and should be in prison for all of his years of corruption.
OT: Just saw the 10:00 news on abc 7. That dirty ass Rahm just announced that he will not consider lifting the residency requirements for police and fire. That little midget MF stated during the campaign that he was open to sitting at the table to discuss this issue. WTF!!!!
O.T- Here we go. Rahm just announced he will NOT entertain the idea of police and fire moving out of the city.
OT , are there any captains or exempt command staff that did not receive a merit cloutorious appointment to detective , sgt or
lt . I can't think of any.
OT , are there any captains or exempt command staff that did not receive a merit cloutorious appointment to detective , sgt or
lt . I can't think of any.
3/15/2011 10:51:00 PM
Captain Marc Buslik, 014. Legit.
Oh please!
Did you actually believe Rahm would let you move out and take your taxes and spending to the burbs. If you did: You`re delusional.
Heard the same thing about TRU losing a shitload of officers. Happening May 1st!!! You heard it here on SCC first!!!
10:20 PM:
While I agree with most of your posts, I have a question. You refer to da Mare (Daley) as the da MAYO making me think of MAYOnaisee. I don't understand. Aside from "da Mare", I can dig Shortshanks, the Stuttering Prick, etc.
What's this "MAYO" thing?
Where did you get this "MAYO" stuff?
Dirty people in Chicago now making Washington a little dirtier...
What a world we live in.
3/15/2011 05:49:00 PM
idealists.
ya gotta love 'em.
Didn't expect Rahm to lift residency requirement but he did say it was open to discussion. Already off the table before he even walks thru the door. More political bs!
3/15/2011 04:42:00 PM
talk to the hand.
Blogger NorthSide said...
O/T
Check the thread by "Shaved" (DSLC) under "The Roe Conn Show" banner. You can listen to J-Fled's own words on two radio interviews about eleven months apart. The conflict in his statements will lead you to the inescapable conclusion on the incident in Englewood when he cut and ran from a nearby murder that just occurred only 45 seconds away, abandoning police officers going into harm's way. The murder remains unsolved, the unknown shooter last seen fleeing northbound (towards J-Fled) on foot.
Even the most skeptical MSM must now concede that J-Fled is a LYING COWARD who has brought utter disgrace to our once proud CPD. He should have been FIRED IN DISGRACE a long time ago.
3/15/2011 10:38:00 AM
Dude, no offense, but LET IT GO! Yes, Jody Weis was a jerk-off, and yes, he is gone now. You never even worked for this guy. Get a hobby! Kiss a girl! Go to Florida and golf or something! I know if I was retired I wouldn't be sitting on this blog EVERYDAY talking about Jody Weis and the CPD. It's just a job, and you don't even work here anymore. LET IT GO!
FYI
The random drug testing unit is now conducting a breathalyzer test and will observe you for a period of twenty minutes just like a 501 arrest.
Be careful folks.
3/15/2011 06:18:00 AM
Big deal. Don't get drunk before work, don't get drunk at work, don't use illegal drugs, and you won't have a problem. Couldn't be any easier.
I would have loved to have seen the envelopes that got passed around in church on Sunday morning for that crooked deal.
Probably all went to confession right after to be absolved of their daily sin against the taxpayers..
talk to the hand.
3/15/2011 11:47:00 PM
I think you meant:
talk to the nine-and-a-half-fingered hand
why is Marc Buslic still a Captain?
probably because he passed all his promotional tests and doesn't have clout
Didn't expect Rahm to lift residency requirement but he did say it was open to discussion. Already off the table before he even walks thru the door. More political bs!
3/15/2011 04:42:00 PM
talk to the hand.
The four finger hand
Dude, no offense, but LET IT GO! Yes, Jody Weis was a jerk-off, and yes, he is gone now. You never even worked for this guy. Get a hobby! Kiss a girl! Go to Florida and golf or something! I know if I was retired I wouldn't be sitting on this blog EVERYDAY talking about Jody Weis and the CPD. It's just a job, and you don't even work here anymore. LET IT GO!
3/16/2011 01:03:00 AM
John,
Don't listen to this jerkoff. You earned your pension and the freedom to live your life as you choose to live it.
And thank you for providing the definitive evidence of J-FLED's cowardice. Your efforts are appreciated. You proved it and his cowardice can no longer be denied.
On the northside, but not The NorthSide.
TRU is being colonized by MSF. They are only keeping 50 officers...those 50 chosen will be sent to Homan Square starting May 1st. Ryan is displeased, but has no say in the decision. TRU officers not becoming MSF are going to be sent back to the districts in the Southside only.
-35th St po
Dayton story continued...check into the US military academys "selection" process....
no longer the best and brightest.....
Follow the ------>Walsh Construction----------->Shanks
Amazing how that happens. First the airlines were fighting it, then they're all happy at a press conf. stating how this is needed, and oh yeah, did I mention they got more money, yes on top of the many gov. bailouts.
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