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Vehicle registered to Moreno plows into group of cars
A vehicle registered to former Chicago Alderman Proco “Joe” Moreno reportedly smashed into several parked cars before crashing into a tree on Sunday, according to a CPD report.
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Burke once warned about Smartmatic machines
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke once suggested Smartmatic’s equipment might be a conspiracy to destabilize American democracy and elections.
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Metra resumes alternate weekday schedule today after modified schedule due to protests
Metra train service will return to alternate weekday schedules today after operating on a modified schedule through the weekend due to protest rallies and demonstrations.
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Despite Lightfoot's stay-at-home order, offenses occur throughout Chicago
While the surge of COVID-19 cases prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to place the city of nearly 3 million under a stay-at-home order last month, there are many who still carry on as if the novel coronavirus is not a significant health problem.
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Talk show host: Lakefront closure goes too far
Steve Cortes says Mayor Lightfoot tramped on citizens’ rights
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West Loop Ventures partner blames Dems for creating panic over COVID-19
Jeff Carter worries what will come of Illinois in the aftermath of the still lingering coronavirus crisis
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Illinois bars and restaurants close as COVID-19 cases climb to 585
Chicago Republican Party chairman Chris Cleveland has mixed emotions about actions taken by local government officials seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus by limiting the rights of citizens across the state
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Activist opposes city income tax: 'We have a swamp in Chicago'
While Chicago resident Richard Munnich concedes the likelihood of the city adopting an income tax to help dig itself out of its growing $800 million debt, the conservative activist says he is staunchly opposed.
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Red light-camera activist supports comptroller's decision to forego late fees
WVON 1690-AM radio host Mark Wallace considers Illinois' red light-camera use as one example of a money-grabbing government taking advantage of its most vulnerable citizens.
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Environmental activist with 374,000 followers makes stop in Chicago to collect trash
Environmental activist Scott Presler was Chicago last weekend with a plan to clean tons of trash from city streets in Englewood.
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City of Chicago Transit Authority Finance Audit & Budget Committee will meet October 10
City of Chicago Transit Authority Finance Audit & Budget Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, October 10.
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City of Chicago Finance Audit and Budget Committee met August 14
City of Chicago Finance Audit and Budget Committee met 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 14.
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City of Chicago Transit Board met August 14
City of Chicago Transit Board met 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 14.
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Political strategist sees flaws in Chicago mayor's plan for set-aside contracts
Republican political strategist Chris Robling points to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan of creating 'set-asides' for city contractors who identify as gay as an example of good intentions gone awry.
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Bankruptcy a likely outcome for Chicago, says journalist close to the Detroit case
USA Today business reporter Nathan Bomey is as confident about predicting the City of Chicago's future as he is concerned about what he sees in it.
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Former political reporter Thomas finds Lightfoot's approach to Chicago's fiscal crisis 'disingenuous'
There is no doubt that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing difficult challenges when it comes to the $800 million budget deficit the city is facing, but one longtime observer of city politics said that is just part of the job she was elected to do when she took office five months ago.
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Raising property taxes not the answer for Chicago's debt, former aldermanic candidate says
When he ran for Chicago alderman in the last election, David Krupa said he wanted to make sure the city council was more than just a rubber stamp for the mayor.
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Alderman Lopez: Minimum wage should be tied to consumer price index, not 'whims of politicians'
CHICAGO – Last month, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) proposed a $18 to $20 an hour minimum wage increase instead of $15 per hour. The Congressional Budget Office warns that a $15 increase alone could put nearly 1.3 million jobs at risk.
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Former candidate Wilson to announce endorsement for mayor in runoff election
Willie Wilson, a self-made millionaire businessman who garnered nearly 11 percent of the vote in his run for Chicago mayor that ended last month, is set to announce his endorsement between remaining candidates Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot during an afternoon press conference on Friday.
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15th Ward Alderman race set for runoff
The battle for the 15th Ward aldermanic seat is set for a runoff between two Democrats, incumbent Raymond Lopez and challenger Rafael Yañez, according to BlockClubChicago.com.