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News from July 2016

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Alcott School Council hears comments on annual budget

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 29, 2016

The Alcott School Council met Wednesday to hear public comment on the  2016-17 budget.

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Chicago alderman candidate Rey Colon returns $1,100 contribution from S Jin Park

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2016

The campaign committee of Chicago alderman candidate Rey Colon, Neighbors for Rey Colon, returned a $1,100 contribution from S Jin Park on July 27

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Chicago Board of Ethics to review query consult summaries

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 25, 2016

The city of Chicago Board of Ethics will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday to review three query consult summaries.

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Mayor proposes $11M TIF plan for New South Loop Elementary School

By JoAnna Brown | Jul 23, 2016

An $11 million Tax Increment Financing assistance plan was proposed for New South Loop Elementary School by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. 

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Chicago names National Guard veteran to emergency management post

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

The city of Chicago has named Alicia Tate-Nadeau as executive director of the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

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Chicago Police Board selects new hearing officer

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

The city of Chicago Police Board met Thursday to designate Jeffrey Cummings as the board's new hearing officer.

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Chicago ballet dancer makes history in Cuba

By Sean Fowler | Jul 23, 2016

As relations between the United States and Cuba improve, a Chicago ballet dancer has been chosen to make history, becoming the first American dancer to study at the world-renowned Cuban National Ballet School.

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Urban Area Working Group reviews strategic plan

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

Chicago/Cook County Urban Area Working Group met Thursday to review the Strategic Vision/Path forward.

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Chicago committee on ethics meets

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics met July 20.

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State officials receive update on DentaQuest program

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday to receive an update on the DentaQuest program.

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State safety board debates zip line regulation

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 23, 2016

The Illinois Department of Labor's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board met Tuesday to consider the growing use of zip line operations.

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Chicago landmark committee considers new business

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 20, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Zoning Landmark and building standards met Monday to consider new business.

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Health and Environmental Protection Committee discusses recycling programs

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 20, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Health and Environmental Protection met Monday to discuss residential recycling programs.

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Chicago committee supports tax incentive for Pershing Road property

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will meet at noon Tuesday to voice support for the class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 920 W. Pershing Road.

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Finance committee to amend vacant building code

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 19, 2016

The Chicago Committee on Finance will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday to amend the Municipal Code regarding vacant building registration and maintenance.

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Chicago alderman candidate Emma Mitts returns $500 contribution from Friends of Rosa Silva

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

The campaign committee of Chicago alderman candidate Emma Mitts, Citizens to Elect Emma Mitts, returned a $500 contribution from Friends of Rosa Silva on July 19

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Chicago kids celebrate 'PlayStreets Week'

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 18, 2016

Last year’s “play day” has multiplied seven-fold as Chicago declared the second week of July 2016 “PlayStreets Week” in conjunction with the Department of Public Health, promoting the community as a safe place to grow up.

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state representative candidate Luis Arroyo returns $1,100 contribution from Jacalyn D'Escoto

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2016

The campaign committee of state representative candidate Luis Arroyo, Friends of Luis Arroyo, returned a $1,100 contribution from Jacalyn D'Escoto on July 17

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Chicago taps cabdriver for top service to the disabled

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 15, 2016

Because taxi driver Bayo Aladesuru goes above and beyond his job requirements, the city of Chicago recently awarded him a free medallion at 2016’s Access Chicago expo, a biannual event geared for individuals with disabilities.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture reviews animal control regulations

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

The Illinois Department of Agriculture Advisory Board of Livestock commissioners met Thursday to review proposed rule changes for animal control regulations.