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Chicago PD's Waller on violent crime spike in city: 'There is a challenge in front of us'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Chicago City officials are expressing concern over the ongoing surge in violent crime, particularly shootings, throughout the city.

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Pay-to-play Tribune reporter Greg Pratt touts book on former Mayor Lightfoot slated for 2024 release from publisher focused “celebrating black experience,” feminism and LGBTQ+

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Tribune’s lead City Hall reporter Gregory Pratt, who was caught soliciting and receiving GoFundMe.com donations from sources he covers, announced on Twitter he has written a book about former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s tenure in office.

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Dabrowski on Wirepoints' CPS report: Chicago's future 'depends in part on the education Hispanic students are getting today'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Wirepoints is continuing to promote its report finding that Hispanic students are lagging in Chicago Public Schools.

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Chicago FOP on upcoming officer death trial: ‘Please show your support to Rick's family’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The trial for the suspect in the death of retired police officer Rick Haljean has been rescheduled to begin on Friday, July 14 at 9 a.m.

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Williams: ‘It's common sense that a monopoly is usually bad for consumers’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Increased energy bills due to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act are coming to a head as Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a planned veto for a bill that would eliminate competition in building power lines.

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Birthplace of House Music Designated as Chicago Landmark

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

A Near West Side loft building known as the birthplace of house music was designated as an official Chicago landmark by City Council on June 21..

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Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF Proposal Would Extend District Term by Three Years, Help Advance Congress Theater Restoration

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The 24-year term of the Fullerton/Milwaukee Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district would be extended by three years under an ordinance proposed to City Council on June 21 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Congresswoman Ramirez Celebrates Puerto Rican Pride with the Community of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

This weekend, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) celebrated with the Puerto Rican community in Chicago the rich cultural history and deep Puerto Rican roots in Humboldt Park during its historic 45th Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade and Festival.

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Rep. García’s Statement on Insurance Cuts for Immigrants in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the state of Illinois will close enrollment for thousands of immigrants who are currently eligible for insurance programs:

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ICYMI: Rep. Kelly Celebrates Groundbreaking of Dixmoor Water Infrastructure Project

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

In case you missed it, Congresswoman Kelly was joined by Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Village of Dixmoor to break ground on a new water main project.

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Quigley Statement on Reintroduction of Equality Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and founding member of the Transgender Equality Task Force, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives:

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CDOT and OEMC: Full Closure on Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. and Balbo Drive from Michigan, Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Reminder there is a full closure on Ida B. Wells Drive from Michigan to Columbus Dr.

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Chicago Department of Transportation Releases Introductory Guidelines for Travel Demand Management Plans for New Construction Developments

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) on June 20 announced introductory guidelines for Travel Demand Study and Management (TDM) Plans – a set of requirements for new development proposals to reduce traffic congestion and its environmental impacts, incentivize the use of public transit and bikes, and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.

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Radio talk show host calls Cosley Zoo Pride Month observance a 'cautionary tale' of what happens when 'sentimental barbarians seize control of your civic institutions'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Dan Proft, the host of The Dan Proft Show, claimed in a tweet on Sunday that the “formerly God-fearing community” of Wheaton, Illinois., is an example of a “cautionary tale” by observing Pride Month at the Cosley Zoo.

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Chicago GOP chairman on Van Pelt: ‘If she's not going to do her job, then she should resign’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Chicago GOP Chairman Chris Cleveland is calling on Democratic State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) to get to work if she wants to keep her job.

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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 16, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to reduce firearm deaths in children.

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Rep. García’s Statement on FAA Reauthorization

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement after H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA), the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs was passed in committee this week:

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Rep. Robin Kelly Congratulates the City of Danville on Federal Award of Over $200,000 to Support Firefighters

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 23, 2023 Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) congratulated the City of Danville, awarded a $222,608 Assistance to Firefighters Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Quigley Vigorously Defends Schiff Before Censure Vote

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)spoke from the floor of the House of Representatives in defense of Representative Adam Schiff (CA-30) amidst GOP efforts to censure him.

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Ibendahl : ‘Don Tracy definitely needs to go’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Attorney Doug Ibendahl is throwing his support behind a movement to remove Don Tracy as the head of Illinois’ Republican Party.