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Damning report found lacking oversight, transparency and ethical controls in Cook County Land Bank Authority before legislature passed bill to give agency monopoly on property tax ‘salvage sales’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

On May 24, the Illinois legislature passed a "reform" bill that would give the controversial Cook County Land Bank Authority a near monopoly on buying extremely tax delinquent properties through so-called, salvage sales.

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Northwest Side GOP Club: 'The Democratic definition of efficient government in Illinois is now lawmaking without judicial review'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Northwest Side GOP Club is bashing the Pritzker administration and state Democrats for passing legislation that will limit the ability of opponents to challenge unconstitutional legislation.

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CDPH Report: STI Clinic visits, testing experienced COVID drop in 2020, activity picked up in 2021

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Nearly 150-page report details Clinic visits by sex, race/ethnicity, age of patients, as well as by each STI at CDPH’s 3 STI Specialty clinics 2017-2021.

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Congressional Advisory: Chicago Area Residents - Seven Steps to Help You Recover from Recent Flooding

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) urge NFIP policyholders in the Chicago area who sustained a loss during recent flooding to take these seven steps:

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Congresswoman Ramirez Working to Secure More Than $30M for Community Project Funding Across Local Housing, Environmental, and Infrastructure Priorities

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) announced that she has been working to secure more than $30 million for 15 Community Projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations bills that, if enacted, would expand access to affordable housing, food security, clean water, street, and pedestrian safety, and fund multiple other local infrastructure projects.

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ISRA's Pearson on federal court PICA hearings: 'Whichever side loses will appeal to the Supreme Court'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

A federal appeals court recently considered the constitutionality of Illinois' gun and magazine bans.

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Community-Designed Pergola Opens in South Shore

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

A public party in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood will celebrate the completion of a community-designed pergola, the culmination of a months-long intergenerational design process in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD).

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Halbrook: ‘Thanks to Joe Biden, even the dollar stores have raised their prices.’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) stands opposed to President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Chicago.

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Streets Around Grant Park Begin to Open Overnight Following the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Select streets will begin reopening following the conclusion of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race overnight on Sunday, July 2 into Monday, July 3.

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Johnson urges residents to 'limit their time outdoors'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

With the city's air quality reaching alarming levels and being classified as "very unhealthy" in certain areas, Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a plea for residents to prioritize their health by minimizing outdoor activities and avoiding strenuous exertion.

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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action in college admissions, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement:

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Quigley Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQI+ Rights

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 30, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a web designer who refuses to create websites for same-sex couples:

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Congresswoman Ramirez Convenes Roundtable on Youth Opportunity, Violence Prevention with Dem Leader Jeffries, Mayor Johnson, Ald. Fuentes, Congressman Davis, IL Sen. Peters, Dept. Mayor Gatewood

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) was joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8th), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07), IL State Senator Robert Peters, and Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood at IL-03’s Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) for a community-based conversation about dedicated resources for youth opportunities as part of a holistic, transformative framework for community safety.

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Congresswoman Ramirez's Statement on Corrupt SCOTUS Decision to Reject Student Debt Cancellation

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s plan to forgive about $430 billion in student loan debt for low-income and middle-class student borrowers:

Reps. Kelly, Balderson Introduce Legislation to Combat Prescription Opioid Abuse

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced legislation to enable health care providers to track and ensure the well-being of patients who are prescribed opioids.

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Jackson, Joined By Eighteen Other Representatives, Leads Letter Urging Administration To Ensure Equal Treatment For All U.s. Citizens As It Considers Israel For Visa Waiver Program

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 26, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), along with his colleagues Donald Beyer (VA-8), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Cori Bush (MO-1), André Carson (IN-7), Valerie Foushee (NC-4), Jesús García (IL-4), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Summer Lee (PA-12), Betty McCollum (MN-4), James McGovern (MA-2), Eleanor Norton (DC-At Large), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Mark Pocan (WI-2), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

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Chicago’s Airports Prepared to Welcome 1.49 Million Passengers Over Busy Fourth of July Travel Weekend

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

O’Hare, Midway International Airports Provide Tips for Influx in Passengers Over Independence Day, NASCAR Street Race Weekend.

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Quigley, Gallagher & Colleagues Reintroduce Promising Pathway Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

On Jun 29, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) alongside Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA), reintroduced the Promising Pathway Act.

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Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court’s in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.

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Stephens: 'According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, Chicago’s outdoor air quality today is unhealthy'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

In a June 27 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Stephens warned Chicago residents to stay indoors due to poor air quality.