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White Sox chairman disputes source of gunshots in stadium incident, citing ongoing investigation

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 7, 2023

White Sox chairman disputes source of gunshots in stadium incident, citing ongoing investigation

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CTU President Stacy Davis Gates under fire for "hypocritical stance on school choice"

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 7, 2023

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates under fire for "hypocritical stance on school choice"

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Indicted former house speaker Michael Madigan won't run for 13th Ward Democratic Committeeman

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 6, 2023

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who faces federal corruption charges set for trial in April, will not run for re-election as 13th Ward Democratic committeeman.

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Proft: 'Fauci on masks: they work individually but not collectively, per studies he won't identify'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Dan Proft, host of AM560’s “The Answer” radio show, commented on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s response to studies saying masks were ineffective in preventing the spread of respiratory illness.

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Robling on Homer 33c art teacher: ‘The individual needs to be separated from the district'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Chicagoan Chris Robling is suggesting a larger problem with hiring in schools after a Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C elementary art school teacher was outed for making several disturbing social media posts.

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Repairs to California Ave Bridge to Begin Tuesday, September 5

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Northbound traffic on California between 31st and I-55 will be closed for the duration of the project

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Quigley Wraps Up Tour of Community Project Funding Sites

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

On September 1, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, visitedthe Museum of Science and Industry, wrapping up his August tour of Community Project Funding sites throughout the Chicagoland area. In addition to the Museum of Science and Industry, Quigley has visited the Illinois Masonic Dental Clinic, Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Lakeview YMCA, Irving Park YMCA, AIDS Foundation, Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, California Park, and the Ela Township Community Center–all of which are sites Quigley secured federal funds for during the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. To learn more about these projects, click HERE. Photos and videos of Quigley’s visits are available upon request.

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García, Pritzker, Johnson, Durbin, Members of the IL Delegation Business and Immigration Leaders Join to Urge President Biden To Expand Work Permits

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Illinois elected officials, immigration advocates and representatives from the business sector, at a press conference hosted by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) Action to continue urging President Biden to use his existing legal authority to expand work authorizations and help address the labor shortage crisis.

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Congresswoman Ramirez Holds Third Congressional Town Hall in Addison Village

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

On August 29, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) hosted her third Congressional Town Hall at Addison Trail High School to share with the community successes from her first eight months in Congress, including her legislation to restore GI Bill education benefits to defrauded student veterans advancing out of committee of and more than $13.5 million in federal funding for local projects.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Department of Justice Proposal to Close Unlicensed Gun Seller Loophole

By Chicago City Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

On August 31, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) regulations to conform with The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’s licensing requirements for gun sellers. Congresswoman Kelly led two Congressional letters, in December of 2022 and May of 2023, urging for expedient and clear rule making for the “engaged in the business” definition provision of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

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Johnson: 'I’m thrilled to welcome Bridget as Chicago’s new Deputy Mayor for Labor Relations'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hired a former Chicago Federation of Labor lobbyist as deputy mayor for labor relations, a newly created position in the mayor's office.

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Few details released in White Sox shooting

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

Few details have been released involving a shooting that left two people with gunshot wounds in the left field bleachers at Friday's White Sox game against the Oakland A's.

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Chicago's Supplier Development Program Grantees Announced, Program Desinged to Strengthen Chicago's Small Businesses to Better Access Contracting Opportunities

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

Grantees will provide community level targeted support to prepare small businesses to compete for public and private sector contracts

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García, Local Elected Officials, Advocates Call on Biden Administration to Increase Funding for Migrants, Expand Parole and Work Permits

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 23, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), joined by local elected officials and advocates from across Chicago and surrounding suburbs, held a roundtable and a press conference to reiterate his call to the Biden administration for an increase in federal funding for food, shelter and legal services for immigrants as well as expanded parole and work permits for both new migrants and long-term contributing immigrant workers.

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Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on Bomb Threats to Local Libraries

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 23, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after several libraries around Illinois, including libraries in Chicago, received bomb threats that forced them to close doors to the public:

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Chicago ranks No. 1 in U.S. for traffic delays in new analysis

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 25, 2023

Chicago drivers spent 155 hours in traffic snarls last year, putting the city in first place nationwide and second in the world for traffic congestion delays, according to a new study from the transportation company Inrix’s 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard.

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Chicago Air and Water Show, Ribfest and More Headline a Busy Weekend of Festivals and Events Citywide

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications Encourages Residents to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1

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Rep. García’s Statement on President Biden Granting Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois:

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Pritzker signs law eliminating required property "salvage sales," turns over delinquent property to counties

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Pritzker signs law eliminating required property "salvage sales," turns over delinquent property to counties

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Spree of robberies, car thefts drive Chicago crime to new highs

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 21, 2023

Spree of robberies, car thefts drive Chicago crime to new highs