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In defiance of Mayor Johnson, City Council gives ShotSpotter hope of new life
On Monday, the Chicago City Council Committee on Police and Fire approved an ordinance that would keep ShotSpotter, a proven life-saving gunshot detection technology, in wards that choose it.
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Alderman Lopez: If you think it is my job to hold a bake sale for the asylum seekers, you are the problem'
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez condemns complaints that he is not helping his community because he does not support giving more funding to illegal immigrants.
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Alderman Monique Scott endorses Eileen O'Neill Burke for Cook County State's Attorney
Chicago Alderman Monique Scott has endorsed Eileen O'Neill Burke in the March 19 Democratic Primary for Cook County State's Attorney.
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Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale endorses Eileen O'Neill Burke for Cook County State's Attorney
Chicago’s Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale has endorsed Eileen O'Neill Burke in the March 19 Democratic Primary for Cook County State's Attorney.
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SNL's Michael Che mocks Chicago's Gaza Ceasefire Resolution: ‘Gaza called for ceasefire in Chicago’
Saturday Night Live's Michael Che recently used satire to comment on the Chicago City Council's decision, which narrowly passed a non-binding resolution. The resolution urged the Biden Administration to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Chicago Mayor casts deciding vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution: ‘I will exercise my vote and right’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday played a pivotal role in the City Council's decision to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas-controlled Gaza. Johnson cast the deciding vote, breaking a 23-23 tie on a resolution sponsored by Alderpersons Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (33rd) and Daniel La Spata (1st). The resolution, which demands an immediate ceasefire, U.S. sponsored humanitarian aid for Gaza, and the release of all hostages, was met with heated debate and public disapproval.
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Mayor, governor don't agree on need for proposed City Council Gaza ceasefire resolution
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker disagree on the need for a Chicago City Council resolution calling for a cease fire in the Middle East.
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Chicago's controversial “time off” ordinance sparks discussions
The recent passing of a controversial "time off" ordinance by the Chicago City Council has ignited discussions and concerns, with opinions on its potential impact varying widely.
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Basquez: ‘It is apparent that prostitution near and among other migrant camps is rampant and increasing’
Brighton Park residents expressed concerns in a Tuesday evening meeting regarding the increasing problem of prostitution near migrant camps.
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Sigcho Lopez faces controversy over use of Hamas slogan in video
Chicago City Council Housing Committee Chair Byron Sigcho Lopez has drawn criticism after a video was posted to X in which he uses a Hamas rallying cry, calling for a free Palestine.
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Chicago City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus faces criticism on Palestinian issue following Hamas attack
The Democratic Socialist Caucus of the Chicago City Council is being called out for statements in favor of Palestinians following the Hamas attack.
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City council votes to boost tipped workers' pay over five years
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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Two convicted murderers on cusp of divvying up $25 million in wrongful conviction settlements
City Council is on the verge of approving a controversial wrongful conviction payout of $25 million to two convicted of the 1993 murder of college basketball start Morgan Marshall Jr. on the South Side.
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Chicago alderman on solution to migrant crisis: 'Turn the buses back around and send them … where they came from'
One Chicago alderman has an alternative plan to solving the city's burgeoning migrant crisis being fueled by busloads of asylum-seekers being shipped from Texas border towns to so-called "welcoming cities" such as Chicago.
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Alderman: Rare rejection of settlement surrounding police shooting brings hope of heightened scrutiny of payouts
For Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) last week’s City Council rejection of a $2 million settlement in the 2014 police shooting death of Darius Cole-Garrit is a hopeful sign that his colleagues will closely scrutinize future recommended payouts by the city’s Law Department concerning alleged cases of police misconduct
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Chicago resident Jackson: 'We have been hoodwinked'
Chicago resident Jessica Jackson said the Chicago City Council is giving more resources to those illegally entering the country and settling in Chicago than legacy residents and taxpayers in need.
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Records: After felony gun charges, Lawndale barber-turned-City Council candidate changed his name
Before 24th Ward aldermanic candidate Creative Scott launched his political career, Chicago police knew the barber-turned-politician by his given name, Carlton M. Bolton.
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Rats and needles hot election issue in Rogers Park Aldermanic race
Some residents adjacent to Touhy Park feel like prisoners in their own homes, surrounded by rats, public drug use and threatening behavior that they blame on a year-and-a half old homeless encampment in the park.
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Ald. Maria Hadden hit with ethics complaint over alleged inside deal in licensing of two liquor stores
Alderman Maria Hadden (49th) was hit with allegations of multiple ethics code violations for wielding her political influence to license two packaged good liquor stores in areas in her Rogers Park ward under a moratorium.
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Lightfoot speaks about 'greatness of these players, their coaches and the schools' during city council meeting
Chicago City Council applauded two local high schools for their achievements in sports and beyond during its Jan. 18 city council meeting.