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News from August 2023

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Statement from Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jesús “Chuy” García on Death of a Three-Year-Old Child on Asylum-Seeker Bus from Texas to Chicago

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

On August 11, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the reported death of a three-year-old child on a bus sponsored by the state of Texas that was carrying asylum-seekers from Texas to Chicago:

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to Illinois Supreme Court Ruling on Assault Weapons Ban

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

In response to the Illinois Supreme Court finding the state's assault weapons ban constitutional, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement:

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met Monday, June 12

City of Prospect Heights Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors met Wednesday, July 19

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327,338 students enrolled at Chicago Public School District 299 in 2021-22 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Chicago Public School District 299 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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As crime surges, a flawed cashless bail system will put 'dangerous and repeat offenders on the streets'

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 17, 2023

The cashless bail era begins in Illinois on September 18, and has so many flaws, former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas writes in a recent commentary, that it will put “dangerous and repeat offenders back on the street.”

City of Wheaton City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, July 18

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University of Chicago Medical Center on post-shooting emergency department attack: ‘Be assured, patient and employee safety is our organization’s top priority’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 16, 2023

A series of shootings that rattled Washington Park on Sunday evening spilled over into the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Hyde Park Adult Emergency Department.

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Conforti: 'America is losing its allies!'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Niki Conforti, a GOP candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the United States losing its allies, emphasizing the need for a stronger American presence on the global stage. Her remarks come as the United Arab Emirates diverges from U.S. foreign policy by strengthening ties with Russia and China, reflecting the changing dynamics of international relations and the growing influence of regional players.

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City of Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission met July 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Monday, July 17

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Mayor Johnson's police superintendent pick was suspended for associating with felon, excessive force

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 15, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's new police superintendent pick, Larry Snelling, has been praised for his physical fitness, honored for his attendance and accused of misconduct over his 31-year career, according to a database of police misconduct complaints published by Invisible Institute.

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Rising home valuation prices in Cook County in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $13,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 17.3%.

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Green: 'We can’t protect all the other infrastructure that we need to protect when we have massive amounts of illegal immigration'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 15, 2023

During the Aug. 13 edition of "The Real Story," host Jeanne Ives spoke with h Congressman Mark Green, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security. Green announced a five-phase investigation into the open borders and an upcoming hearing on the human cost.

City of Waukegan City Council met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, July 17

City of Wheaton City Council met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, July 17

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Mayor Johnson quotes late gangster rapper to dodge question on Dr. Arwady's firing

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 14, 2023

Chicago Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady was fired without cause by Mayor Brandon Johnson, a move some perceive as political payback enacted on behalf of the Chicago Teachers Union.

Cook County Quality and Patient Safety Committee met July 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

Cook County Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Thursday, July 13