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News from July 2023

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Damning report found lacking oversight, transparency and ethical controls in Cook County Land Bank Authority before legislature passed bill to give agency monopoly on property tax ‘salvage sales’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

On May 24, the Illinois legislature passed a "reform" bill that would give the controversial Cook County Land Bank Authority a near monopoly on buying extremely tax delinquent properties through so-called, salvage sales.

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Northwest Side GOP Club: 'The Democratic definition of efficient government in Illinois is now lawmaking without judicial review'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Northwest Side GOP Club is bashing the Pritzker administration and state Democrats for passing legislation that will limit the ability of opponents to challenge unconstitutional legislation.

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Reports surrounding police consent decrees usually flawed, law enforcement expert says

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 7, 2023

A recent report showing that the Chicago police were nine times more likely to stop Blacks than Whites over 2018 and 2019 presents an incomplete and potentially misleading profile of law enforcement practices in the city, says Jason Johnson, president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund out of Washington D.C.

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CDPH Report: STI Clinic visits, testing experienced COVID drop in 2020, activity picked up in 2021

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Nearly 150-page report details Clinic visits by sex, race/ethnicity, age of patients, as well as by each STI at CDPH’s 3 STI Specialty clinics 2017-2021.

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Congressional Advisory: Chicago Area Residents - Seven Steps to Help You Recover from Recent Flooding

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) urge NFIP policyholders in the Chicago area who sustained a loss during recent flooding to take these seven steps:

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Congresswoman Ramirez Working to Secure More Than $30M for Community Project Funding Across Local Housing, Environmental, and Infrastructure Priorities

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) announced that she has been working to secure more than $30 million for 15 Community Projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations bills that, if enacted, would expand access to affordable housing, food security, clean water, street, and pedestrian safety, and fund multiple other local infrastructure projects.

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals met April 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 7, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, April 27

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Technology and Innovation Committee met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 7, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Technology and Innovation Committee met Wednesday, April 26

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ISRA's Pearson on federal court PICA hearings: 'Whichever side loses will appeal to the Supreme Court'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

A federal appeals court recently considered the constitutionality of Illinois' gun and magazine bans.

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Federal judge with questions on COIs for two convicted murderers blocks deposition of Kim Foxx staff attorney

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 6, 2023

In a surprise move, U.S. District Court Judge Steven Seeger blocked the deposition of First Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Risa Lanier in the wrongful conviction cases of two found guilty in the 1998 savage murders of a husband and wife, and the kidnapping of their children.

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Community-Designed Pergola Opens in South Shore

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

A public party in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood will celebrate the completion of a community-designed pergola, the culmination of a months-long intergenerational design process in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD).

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 6, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met Wednesday, April 26

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Zoning and Building Committee met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 6, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners, Zoning and Building Committee met Wednesday, April 26

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Halbrook: ‘Thanks to Joe Biden, even the dollar stores have raised their prices.’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) stands opposed to President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Chicago.

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Streets Around Grant Park Begin to Open Overnight Following the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Select streets will begin reopening following the conclusion of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race overnight on Sunday, July 2 into Monday, July 3.

City of Prospect Heights Police/Fire Commission met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 5, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Police/Fire Commission met Wednesday, April 26

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met June 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 5, 2023

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, June 7

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Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 4, 2023

Chicago residents paid $66.6 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Johnson urges residents to 'limit their time outdoors'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

With the city's air quality reaching alarming levels and being classified as "very unhealthy" in certain areas, Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a plea for residents to prioritize their health by minimizing outdoor activities and avoiding strenuous exertion.

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City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 4, 2023

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.