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News from June 2023

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Chicago unveils travel demand management guidelines for new developments

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has introduced guidelines for Travel Demand Study and Management (TDM) Plans.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 20, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, April 10

City of Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met May 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 20, 2023

City of Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 17

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Rep. García’s Statement on FAA Reauthorization

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement after H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA), the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs was passed in committee this week:

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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 16, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to reduce firearm deaths in children.

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Rep. Robin Kelly Congratulates the City of Danville on Federal Award of Over $200,000 to Support Firefighters

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 23, 2023 Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) congratulated the City of Danville, awarded a $222,608 Assistance to Firefighters Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Quigley Vigorously Defends Schiff Before Censure Vote

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)spoke from the floor of the House of Representatives in defense of Representative Adam Schiff (CA-30) amidst GOP efforts to censure him.

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Ibendahl : ‘Don Tracy definitely needs to go’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Attorney Doug Ibendahl is throwing his support behind a movement to remove Don Tracy as the head of Illinois’ Republican Party.

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City of Chicago to Receive $6.8 Million from Mellon Foundation to Fund Creation of New Chicago Monuments

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Transformative Grant to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Citywide Community-Generated Commemorative Initiatives and Installations

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Multiple Weekend Events in Chicago Include Pridefest, Taste of Randolph, Gold Coast Art Fair, Northerly Island Concerts, Juneteenth Events and Several Neighborhood Festivals

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Residents, motorists and attendees should be aware of traffic impacts, increased activity and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1

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24 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 19, 2023

There were 24 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 14.3% decrease from the previous week.

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47 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 19, 2023

There were 47 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 19% decrease from the previous week.

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 19, 2023

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met Monday, April 10

City of Wheaton City Council met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 19, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, May 15

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Rep. García’s Statement on Biden Administration’s Failure to Redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 18, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to not redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua:

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Quigley, Griffith Working to End Bird Collisions

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 14, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Morgan Griffith (VA-9) reintroduced the bipartisan Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act.

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Chicago Riverwalk 2023 Summer Season Announced

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 18, 2023

Chicago’s popular attraction invites locals and visitors to enjoy spectacular public art, music programming, dining, water activities, tours and more surrounded by amazing views Public Art collection debuts “Kin Link” by Chicago Artist Leonard Suryajaya to the Riverwalk Banner exhibition

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CDOT and Lyft: New Divvy E-Scooters Rolling Out in Chicago with Features to Improve Safety and Reliability

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 18, 2023

One year after Divvy became the first bikeshare system in the country to incorporate docked e-scooters, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Lyft, the operator of Divvy, unveiled the next generation model of scooter, offering improved safety features and a more comfortable riding experience.

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Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García and Brian Fitzpatrick Re-Introduce Bipartisan Cargo Flight Deck Security Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 17, 2023

Last week, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), re-introduced the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act.

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Quigley Joins White House to Discuss Future of American Transportation Quigley joined Transportation

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 13, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, joined leaders from government, industry, labor, academia, and more at the White House for the first summit on Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I).