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Environmental Justice Progress Updates, Action Plan, Community Engagement Calendar, Public Comment Options Posted.

Quigley Statement Following Wagner Group Rebellion

On June 29, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on recent events in Russia:“Sixteen months since Putin launched his invasion, Ukraine remains united while Russia has never been more divided.

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Johnson: 'If we're gonna get ourselves out of this rut, it's gonna take all of us'

Following a three-day holiday weekend where at least 64 people were shot, 11 fatally, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is preaching patience in slowing the violence.

Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Block Student Loan Relief

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to block the President’s student loan debt relief program.

Public Safety is a Top Priority Around the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Residents are encouraged report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1, be aware of your surroundings and to plan ahead for traffic impacts.

Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Affirmative Action

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action.

Public Safety is a Top Priority Around the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Residents are encouraged report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1, be aware of your surroundings and to plan ahead for traffic impacts

Wirepoints: ‘Increasing taxes again on Chicagoans puts the city at risk of losing more residents and businesses’

A bi-partisan coalition of groups are vocally opposed to the 5% property tax increase imposed by the Chicago Public Schools board.

Renovated Air France Cargo Warehouse Opens at O’Hare International Airport

Project Supports Cargo Growth at the O’Hare After Years of Record Freight Volumes

Congressman García’s Statement Marking One Year Since Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade June 24, 2023

On June 24, marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion.

Large Crowds Expected for the Chicago Pride Parade and Events Citywide

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

OEMC Encourages Chicagoans to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1

City of Chicago Selects Initial Round of Community Growers Program Awardees

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Program to increase the access of fresh, healthy, and affordable food through urban farming

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Illinois Republican Party: ‘Gang violence and drug abuse are rotting Chicago from the inside out’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Illinois Republican Party is pointing to Chicago’s ranking atop a list of the cities with the highest violent crime rates as a sign that public safety in the city needs to change.

Traffic at Midway International Airport Continues Post-Pandemic Rebound

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Announces Most Recent Travel Statistics, Upcoming Restaurant and Retail Offerings as Summer Travel Season Rolls On

Chicago Department of Procurement Services to Host 10th Annual Procurement Symposium

Full-day event to feature resources, education, and networking opportunities for vendors seeking to do business with the City of Chicago

Chicago Public Media sees steep decline in revenue after Sun-Times acquisition

The parent company of WBEZ and the Sun-Times is living up to its nonprofit status, according to IRS filings.

Fiscal watchdog group: Chicago's underfunded 'pension obligations will continue to put pressure on the city's budget and constrain its finances'