Politics - Nov. 13, 2009
Campaign finance tool going unused by City Hall
Local lawmakers and other city officials haven't fully embraced they city's electronic system to file campaign finance reports.
Tags: city hall, bob bauman, tom barrett, republic airways, midwest airlines

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 2, 2009
Historical Society show traces City Hall restoration
Did you know that when it was completed in 1895, Milwaukee's City Hall was the third tallest building in the country? A new exhibition at Milwaukee County Historical Society highlights the restoration of what may be Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark. It opens tonight.
Tags: Milwaukee County Historical Society, Bob Teske, City Hall

Marketplace - Oct. 29, 2009
Celebrating work with Grand Avenue Club
Hosting their annual "Celebration of Work," Grand Avenue Club invites you to join them in honor of both their employees and supporting employers.
Tags: grand avenue club, rachel foreman, celebration of work, city hall, mental illness, foley and lardner, first baptist church, derco aerospace

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 18, 2008
Return to glory for City Hall
When it was built in 1893, Milwaukee's City Hall stood as a testament to the city's emerging status as a major metropolis. But after 100 years of wind, rain, snow, ice and other effects of time, the landmark needed some major attention. Three years after a massive renovation project began, the scaffolding was taken down, the restored clock was lit and the famous bell sounded once again.
Tags: milwaukee, city hall, mayor tom barrett, jp cullen

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 14, 2008
City Hall's clock is ticking and it's getting lights
The clock atop Milwaukee's City Hall has returned to active duty, ticking its way to the correct time. We've also learned that the building will be fully lit at night and there's a big ceremony on Thursday to celebrate its rebirth.
Tags: City Hall, J.P.Cullen & Sons, Inc., Milwaukee City Hall, clock tower, restoration, historic, Engberg Anderson Design Partnership

Living - Dec. 12, 2008
Brace yourself: 2008 Property Tax bills are coming
Milwaukee City Treasurer Wayne F. Whittow announced today that his office would be mailing more than 165,000 combined property tax bills to city taxpayers.Whitlow expects most taxpayers to receive their bills on Saturday or Monday. Taxpayers that do not receive property tax bills by Wednesday are encouraged to contact the Customer Services Division at (414) 286-2240 and request a duplicate.
Tags: 2008 property tax bills, wayne f. whittow, city hall

Politics - Jan. 23, 2008
Saturation patrols likely to continue
When Milwaukee police started saturation patrols to crack down on drug dealing, concerns were raised as to how the city could afford to pay for it, both in manpower and in dollars and cents.
Tags: Kaufert, Witkowski, MPD, Ald. Bauman, Performance Management Partners, Garden District, City Hall, Elm Grove

Politics - Aug. 28, 2007
Friendly competition: Faraj and Kovac go up against D'Amato
Friends Sura Faraj and Nik Kovac will run against each other -- but with the common goal -- of nabbing the 3rd District seat from Michael D'Amato.
Tags: Sura Faraj, Nik Kovac, Mike D'Amato, alderperson, alderman, 3rd District, elections, City Hall, Brooklyn

Politics - June 5, 2007
McGee: guilty until proven innocent?
Citizens from both sides of the political aisle have been extremely quick to cast judgment on McGee in light of some overwhelming evidence against him.
Tags: Alderman Michael McGee, Jackson-McGee, Mike McGee, Sykes, Belling, politics, guilty, City Hall

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 8, 2002
A history of our hallowed hall
City Hall is timeless. Its atmosphere of is one of quiet sophistication, steady, unwavering. Gazing around, it is impossible to miss the history enclosed within it. Join us for a walk through a century of Milwaukee's stately city hall.
Tags: city hall, history, architecture