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News from July 2016

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Cook County state's attorney candidate Kim Foxx returns $250 contribution from Marlow Colvin

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2016

The campaign committee of Cook County state's attorney candidate Kim Foxx, Friends for Foxx, returned a $250 contribution from Marlow Colvin on July 15

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Chicago mayor candidate Rahm Emanuel returns $1,500 contribution from Richard Melman

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2016

The campaign committee of Chicago mayor candidate Rahm Emanuel, Chicago for Rahm Emanuel, returned a $1,500 contribution from Richard Melman on July 15

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commissioner candidate Richard Boykin returns $1,750 contribution from Barnes & Thornburg LLP

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2016

The campaign committee of commissioner candidate Richard Boykin, Friends of Richard Boykin, returned a $1,750 contribution from Barnes & Thornburg LLP on July 14

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Amtrak leads remodeling effort at Chicago’s Union Station

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2016

Representatives from Amtrak, Metra, Regional Transportation Authority and the Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans this week for renovation of Chicago’s historic transportation center, with London-based Arup providing design assistance.

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Magnet High School council discusses gym vandalism

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

The Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Local School Council met March 23 to discuss the break-in and vandalism of the gym, the third break-in in six weeks.

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Chicago health officials advocate vigilance to prevent West Nile virus

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2016

While the city of Chicago has not recorded any incidence of West Nile Virus in 2016, its Department of Public Health advises residents to remain alert to the hazard as the summer season continues.

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36th annual Taste of Chicago attracts 1.4 million attendees

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2016

Culinary delights, capacity concerts and cooking demos saturated the atmosphere at the 36th annual free Taste of Chicago festival July 6-10 at Grant Park, attracting approximately 1.4 million participants who sampled over 200 menu items.

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committeeman candidate Danny K Davis returns $1,000 contribution from Loretto Hospital

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 13, 2016

The campaign committee of committeeman candidate Danny K Davis, Citizens For Davis, returned a $1,000 contribution from Loretto Hospital on July 13

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Chicago alderman candidate Patrick Daley Thompson returns $300 contribution from Shinnick's Pub

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 13, 2016

The campaign committee of Chicago alderman candidate Patrick Daley Thompson, Friends of Patrick D Thompson, returned a $300 contribution from Shinnick's Pub on July 13

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Magnet school council reviews nominations

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

The Oscar Mayer Magnet School Council met Monday to consider nominations for the chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary.

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Chicago will consider amendments to the municipal code

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 12, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday to consider amending the Municipal Code concerning wheel tax license emblems and regarding commercial motor vehicle fleet.

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Windy City Rollers host roller derby tryouts and clinics

By Sean Fowler | Jul 12, 2016

The Windy City Rollers roller derby team is holding a tryout on July 23.

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president candidate Bradley A Stephens returns $10,400 contribution from Rosemont Exposition Services

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 12, 2016

The campaign committee of president candidate Bradley A Stephens, Brad Stephens for Mayor, returned a $10,400 contribution from Rosemont Exposition Services on July 12

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state representative candidate Christian Mitchell returns $39,200 contribution from Henry Crown Company

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 12, 2016

The campaign committee of state representative candidate Christian Mitchell, Friends of Christian Mitchell, returned a $39,200 contribution from Henry Crown Company on July 12

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alderman candidate Matt O'Shea returns $2,550 contribution from Little Company of Mary Hospital

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2016

The campaign committee of alderman candidate Matt O'Shea, Friends of Matt O'Shea, returned a $2,550 contribution from Little Company of Mary Hospital on July 11

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Pfizer agrees to higher standards in marketing opioids

By Mark Iandolo | Jul 10, 2016

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Pfizer Inc. has agreed to adopt higher standards for its prescription opioid marketing and promotion. 

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Chicago Plan Commission to authorize land sales

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 9, 2016

The city of Chicago Plan Commission will meet at 10 a.m. July 21 to authorize the sale of city-owned land under the Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program. 

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Five properties receive preliminary recommendations for landmark status

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 9, 2016

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks met Thursday to issue preliminary landmark recommendations for five new properties.

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Diversey/Chicago River redevelopment project under review

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 9, 2016

The city of Chicago Community Development Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday to recommend approval of the redevelopment plan for the proposed Diversey/Chicago River Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area.

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Chicago Public Safety Committee supports sealing criminal records

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 9, 2016

The city of Chicago Public Safety Committee met Wednesday to call for the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislative reforms to allow the sealing of criminal records from public view.