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Cook County faces criticism over rising property taxes amid calls for reform
Cook County’s property tax system has come under renewed scrutiny following the Cook County Democratic Party’s recent decision to remove County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.
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Calls for reform amid alderman Walter Burnett Jr.'s resignation
Walter Burnett Jr., the 27th Ward alderman and dean of Chicago's City Council, has announced his resignation.
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Chicago aldermen propose resolution against masked ICE agents
In Chicago, Aldermen Andre Vasquez and Michael Rodriguez have introduced a resolution in the City Council targeting federal agents' use of masks.
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Chicago faces call for aggressive action against gangs amid ongoing violence
Another mass shooting has once again brought attention to the ongoing gang violence in Chicago.
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Chicago families seek equal access to private school choices
Poor families in Chicago are seeking equal opportunities to send their children to private schools, a privilege that many affluent families and members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) already enjoy.
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Could Bushra Amiwala become Illinois' first Squad member
Jan Schakowsky's retirement from representing Illinois' 9th congressional district has prompted a rush of candidates hoping to fill her seat.
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Pride Parade faces scrutiny after post-event violence in Chicago
Chicago's annual Pride Parade has come under scrutiny following incidents of violence and disorder during this year's event.
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Former chief Weitzel discusses impact of proactive policing on Chicago mass shootings
Over the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, Chicago experienced significant violence with multiple mass shootings and stabbings.
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Chicago Contrarian highlights Johnson’s call to grow local revenue amid limited state funding
The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson believes local revenue has room to grow, despite a lack of state funding, as discussed during recent budget roundtable talks.
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Chicago Contrarian questions Artis Lounge’s compliance at Buckzz release party after shooting
Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it questioned whether Artis Lounge met legal requirements—including permits, security, liquor license, surveillance, and police cooperation—when hosting Mello Buckzz’s release party, where a mass shooting...
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Zohran Mamdani's NYC win: Lessons for Chicago politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies in Chicago may see Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary as a model for their political future.
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Chicago Tribune faces buyouts as part of restructuring under Alden ownership
Two weeks ago, Tribune Publishing informed the Chicago Tribune Guild that buyout offers are available for staff at the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago mayor vetoes teen curfew measure amid rising concerns
Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, recently vetoed a curfew measure aimed at controlling late-night gatherings of unsupervised minors.
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Founder of Chicago Contrarian: Most of Chicago's education crisis 'is due to the Chicago Teachers Union'
Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said that Chicago's public education failures are linked to union influence, citing numerous schools with no basic proficiency.
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Chicago Contrarian says 5,200 jobs lost, 100 restaurants closed since wage change
The Chicago Contrarian has reported that 5,200 jobs have been lost and 100 restaurants have closed following the elimination of subminimum wages.
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CTU faces criticism over education policies affecting minority communities
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Stacy Davis Gates has been vocal in her criticism of former President Donald Trump, aligning with Mayor Brandon Johnson's rhetoric on historical conflicts.
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Mayor Johnson announces new task force for slavery reparations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reignited discussions on slavery reparations with the introduction of a new task force.
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Chicago faces restaurant industry struggles under new wage law
It has been nearly two years since Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the One Fair Wage ordinance, a policy designed to phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers over five years.
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Chicago nonprofits face scrutiny over governance failures
Boards of directors in Chicago's nonprofit sector are facing scrutiny for alleged failures in governance, as highlighted by several case studies.
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Mayor Johnson announces Juneteenth initiatives amid budget concerns
With Chicago facing significant budget challenges, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced two initiatives that have drawn mixed reactions.