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Durbin, Duckworth, Democratic Members of Illinois Delegation Again Urge Census Bureau to Correct Illinois Undercount in Its Ongoing Population Estimates

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 7, 2023

Following up on their previous letter and meeting with Census Bureau Director, the lawmakers emphasized the repercussions of undercounting Illinoisans

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Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Fights Back Republican Misinformation and Violent Rhetoric Against Asylum Seekers

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 7, 2023

Washington, DC -During a Homeland Security hearing this week, Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee (CHS) Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) pushed back on the attempts of Republicans to further criminalize the right to seek asylum and hate-driven misinformation about the current legal process for migrants to claim asylum at the border.

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Congressman Danny K. Davis on Social Security

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

Strike the Last Word – Markup Social Security Bills HR 3667 and HR 3784 – 6/7/23

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‘We were to be in a position of influence': University of Chicago Lab School alum Slaughter votes to slash funding for scholarship program

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago) has not shown support for extending the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program.

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City of Chicago hosts The City of Chicago and Race Organizers Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 on Sunday, June 4 on June 2, 2023

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

Street closures and parking restrictions impact Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, and Douglass Park Neighborhoods

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Illinois' 2nd Congressional District hosts Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Maternal Health Disparities and Prevent Maternal Deaths on June 7, 2023

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C– Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), withCongressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced H.R.

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Quigley Statement on Sending Additional Aid to Ukraine

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 6, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement in response to recent comments on the future of aid to Ukraine:

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Ramirez, Durbin, Duckworth, Garcia Announce $8 Million for Rail Safety in Franklin Park

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

Chicago, IL – U.S. Representative Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4) on June 5, announced $8 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for Franklin Park, Illinois, to complete project development and final design for a grade separation of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) tracks through the Village while closing one or more at-grade crossings.

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In Case You Missed It: Rep. García Delivers Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rudy Lozano

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

Washington, DC – Thursday, June 8th marks 40 years since Chicago activist Rudy Lozano’s assassination. On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring Mr. Lozano’s life and legacy.

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Quigley Re-Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Gun Sales

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 5, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, to help the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reduce illegal firearms trafficking and make it harder for criminals to obtain deadly weapons.

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Illinois' 1st Congressional District hosts Congressman Jonathan Jackson Co-Chairs CBC Special Order Hour Honoring Caribbean American History Month on June 6, 2023

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan Jackson presided as co-chair on June 5 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, honoring the indelible impact of Caribbean Americans on our nation during Caribbean American History Month.

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Illinois' 2nd Congressional District hosts Reps. Robin Kelly and Mike Simpson Introduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act on June 6

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C– On June 6 , Reps. Robin Kelly and Mike Simpson introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization.

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Illinois' 3rd Congressional District hosts Congresswoman Ramirez's Statement in Opposition to Harmful Republican Demands Reflected in the Debt Ceiling Bill on May 31, 2023

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

Washington, DC – On May 31, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after voting NO on the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that established the deal President Biden and Speaker McCarthy reached to address the Republican-made debt ceiling crisis:

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García, Ramirez, Durbin, Duckworth Announce $8 Million For Rail Safety in Franklin Park

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

CHICAGO — Representatives Jesús “Chuy" García (IL-04) and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) as well as Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) on June 5, announced $8 million in funding through the U.S.

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Chicago's Gill votes for budget denying continuation of scholarship program helping over 9,000 students; Pritzker says: 'It's not something that's in the budget'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 2, 2023

State Rep. Mary Gill (D-Chicago), a graduate of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, is among several Illinois legislators who did not choose to extend the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program. She voted for a budget that will end the program.

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Leader of Chicago BLM organization blasts City Council's $51 million migrant crisis allocation: 'Enough is enough'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from City funds to address the current migrant crisis.

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Chicago Against Violence CEO: 'How dare this mayor and city council have the guts to give migrants $51 million dollars?'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from city funds to address the migrant crisis, but many residents have criticized the proposal saying that the money should be used for its own citizens.

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Residents, teachers criticize Chicago City Council's additional $51 million allocation to address migrant crisis

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from City funds to address the current migrant crisis.

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Mayor Johnson Appoints Mary Richardson-Lowry to Serve Corporation Counsel

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

CHICAGO — On June 1, 2023, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Mary Richardson-Lowry will serve as the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel.

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Various Measures Approved by the Chicago City Council

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Attached please find press releases announcing various measures approved by the Chicago City Council on May 31, 2023.