Friends of Edgar Flores spent $1,964 during the first quarter, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
This was a 250.7 percent spending increase over the previous quarter for the committee.
Here are the committee’s expenditures from Jan. 1 through March 31.
| Expenditure Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Printing | 03/06/2020 | $1,489 |
| Printing | 03/03/2020 | $475 |
Mayor Brandon Johnson launched ‘Repair Chicago,’ a new initiative inviting residents to share experiences related to harm and reparations. Critics urge that current educational challenges caused by CTU leadership should be included in these discussions. The debate centers on how both historical and present-day issues affect families across Chicago.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said more than 800 students with disabilities in Catholic schools will lose federally funded instructional support after Chicago Public Schools abruptly terminated services ahead of schedule.
Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy has introduced a bill seeking to ban police use of facial recognition technology during investigations. Supporters cite concerns about accuracy while critics warn it could hinder solving crimes like the recent murder case involving Sheridan Gorman.
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