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Johnson ditches planned trip to border to address ‘immediate urgency of adding shelter space' to house thousands of new migrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday announced that he has changed his mind about trekking to the United State's southern border to gather information regarding the bussing of migrants to Chicago.

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Berg: CTU increases dues ‘spent on administration, politics and other leadership priorities’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

Chicago teachers are facing increased dues this year, as an additional $161.40 is withdrawn from their paychecks to support record political spending by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).

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Chicago Democratic Socialists of America: ‘We thank DSA members Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez 25th Ward and 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

The Chicago Democratic Socialists of America is praising members of the Chicago City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus.

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Northwestern University Middle Eastern Student Association resoundingly supports Hamas ‘Resistance,’ sparks controversy amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

In a controversial move, members of Northwestern University’s Middle Eastern and North African Student Association have expressed strong support for Palestinian “resistance” and referred to Hamas terrorists as “martyrs.”

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Open Session Agenda and Zoom Information for the Oct. Board Meeting

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 15, 2023

Open Session Agenda and Zoom Information for the Oct. Board Meeting

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Chicago welcomes over 50% increase in migrant arrivals

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 13, 2023

The number of migrants arriving in Chicago spiked by more than 50% in the last week of September, according to an Oct. 6 report provided to aldermen.

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Ford signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 12, 2023

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

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Suburban man charged with throwing rocks at Gov. Pritzker mansion, stalking

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 12, 2023

A Villa Park man was charged with stalking Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week after being arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Pritzker's Gold Coast mansion.

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City Council's only Jewish Alderwoman's pro-Israel resolution criticized by Democratic Socialist colleague

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 12, 2023

A City Council resolution denouncing Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel has exposed conflicting views between Chicago's only Jewish alderwoman and a Democratic Socialist alderwoman backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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New Divvy Stations and Bikes Coming to Chicago as Part of Continued Bikeshare Expansion

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 12, 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Lyft, the operator of the Divvy bikeshare system, today joined 31st Ward Alderman Felix Cardona Jr. and Belmont Cragin community leaders to cut the ribbon on a new Divvy station and celebrate the first of hundreds of new stations that will be installed in Chicago over the next couple years. Earlier this year, Divvy expanded its service area to all 50 wards and today’s launch of new stations will continue to increase bikeshare access, particularly on the Northwest, Southwest, Far South Sides. Divvy is also in the process of adding nearly 3,000 new classic bikes to the fleet to ensure users have a healthy balance of ebikes and classic pedal bikes.

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Mayor Johnson's first budget does not include property tax increase

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 12, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday presented his first budget to the City Council.

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2023 Chicago Made Music Showcase Finale

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 9, 2023

15 Finalists Perform at the Epic Showcase of Local Talent for a Chance to win $10,000 Grand Prize—Showcase is Free and Open to the Public

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City council votes to boost tipped workers' pay over five years

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 7, 2023

The Chicago City Council on Friday approved an ordinance that will eliminate the sub-minimal wage for service-industry workers including waiters, bartenders, and other staff that receive compensation from tips.

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Chicago Alderman tells mayor migrant crisis in Bridgeport is "untenable"

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 5, 2023

Chicago Ald. Nicole Lee wrote a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson to politely sound an alarm about the growing migrant crisis in the 11th Ward, which includes the Bridgeport neighborhood.

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Villegas: ‘Today I was notified by the Mayors office that a site on the eastern end of the ward has been identified as a location for housing asylum seekers’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 5, 2023

Alderman Gilbert Villegas has noted before any illegal immigrants are relocated to the 36th Ward he will host a meeting with local residents.

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Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez to challenge U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in March Primary

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 4, 2023

Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez this week announced plans to run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia in the March Democratic Primary.

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FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert TEST

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 3, 2023

Nationwide TEST of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

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Glennon: ‘This is really a crazy situation we’ve gotten into’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 2, 2023

Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon is questioning the overly generous taxpayer subsidies planned for the proposed Gotion plant in Manteno.

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American Flags to Half-Staff Immediately Until Sunset on the Date of Interment (Unknown)

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 2, 2023

Fly the United States Flags at Half-Staff Immediately UntilSunset on the Date of Interment (unknown) in Honor of Dianne Feinstein

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Ramaswamy wins Chicago GOP watch party poll for 2nd GOP debate

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 2, 2023

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy won the second debate according to a straw poll conducted by the Chicago Republican Party at its watch party.