Politics Privatizing Chicago’s Ports WTTW News | October 2, 2013, 10:30 am Mayor Rahm Emanuel and local leaders are scrambling to make a deal to privatize Chicago’s ports. Paris Schutz has the story. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Illinois International Port District Illinois International Port District: Facts and Statistics Chicago Sun-Times article on Mayor’s plan to privatize port still afloat Tags Port privatization Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.