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Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to not redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua:

Quigley, Griffith Working to End Bird Collisions

On June 14, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Morgan Griffith (VA-9) reintroduced the bipartisan Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act.

CDOT and Lyft: New Divvy E-Scooters Rolling Out in Chicago with Features to Improve Safety and Reliability

One year after Divvy became the first bikeshare system in the country to incorporate docked e-scooters, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Lyft, the operator of Divvy, unveiled the next generation model of scooter, offering improved safety features and a more comfortable riding experience.

Chicago Riverwalk 2023 Summer Season Announced

Chicago’s popular attraction invites locals and visitors to enjoy spectacular public art, music programming, dining, water activities, tours and more surrounded by amazing views Public Art collection debuts “Kin Link” by Chicago Artist Leonard Suryajaya to the Riverwalk Banner exhibition

Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García and Brian Fitzpatrick Re-Introduce Bipartisan Cargo Flight Deck Security Act

Last week, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), re-introduced the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act.

Quigley Joins White House to Discuss Future of American Transportation Quigley joined Transportation

On June 13, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, joined leaders from government, industry, labor, academia, and more at the White House for the first summit on Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I).

Franzblau : 'If you pay a public official money in exchange for an official act, it is a bribe’

James Weiss has been convicted on charges of bribing state legislators.

Chicago Department Of Public Health Conducts A Comprehensive Mosquito Surveillance And Control Program To Reduce Threat To Residents

First West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in Chicago reported for 2023

Chicago SummerDance Announces 2023 Schedule

City’s Beloved Festival Invites All to Come Together and Dance In the Downtown Spirit of Music Garden and Several Neighborhoods July 15 – September 10 (select dates)

GOP: ‘Jones III was indicted for taking a $5,000 bribe from a red-light camera company’

State Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) was recently highlighted by the Illinois Republican Party Facebook group as it unveiled its “Continuing Corruption” series detailing state corruption.

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Johnson signs approval on program he said he'd end

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed off to approve a $10 million payment to extend the ShotSpotter deal he once vowed to end.

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Illinois GOP: ‘Illinois is driving business away Every. Single. Day’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is criticizing Democrats for failed leadership on public safety.

Robling: ‘Democrats don’t need her vote, so it appears no one cares enough to make her do the right thing'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

Republicans are calling out State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) for her absences that date to the start of the legislative session.

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Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich: 'In 2016, the U. S. Supreme Court warned about prosecutors like Jack Smith, the guy prosecuting President Trump.'

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tweeted that the U.S. Supreme Court has warned about what he calls "the uncontrolled power of criminal prosecutors" like Jack Smith, citing a 2016 decision to reverse his conviction of the former governor of Virginia.

Chicago mayor: 'I’m here to build the type of coalition that generations to come will marvel'

Presiding over his first police graduation, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to always have the backs of his officers.

Ford: ‘They have been treated inhumanely by the same government that is making efforts to provide good care to the asylum seekers’

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) is supporting residents in traditionally Black communities where undocumented immigrants are being settled.

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Libs of TikTok: ‘Why is @GovPritzker so desperate for your kids to read porn??’