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News from June 2023

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Dabrowski on Wirepoints' CPS report: Chicago's future 'depends in part on the education Hispanic students are getting today'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Wirepoints is continuing to promote its report finding that Hispanic students are lagging in Chicago Public Schools.

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Chicago FOP on upcoming officer death trial: ‘Please show your support to Rick's family’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The trial for the suspect in the death of retired police officer Rick Haljean has been rescheduled to begin on Friday, July 14 at 9 a.m.

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Williams: ‘It's common sense that a monopoly is usually bad for consumers’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Increased energy bills due to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act are coming to a head as Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a planned veto for a bill that would eliminate competition in building power lines.

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Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF Proposal Would Extend District Term by Three Years, Help Advance Congress Theater Restoration

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The 24-year term of the Fullerton/Milwaukee Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district would be extended by three years under an ordinance proposed to City Council on June 21 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Birthplace of House Music Designated as Chicago Landmark

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

A Near West Side loft building known as the birthplace of house music was designated as an official Chicago landmark by City Council on June 21..

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87 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 21, 2023

There were 87 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 3.3% decrease from the previous week.

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City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met May 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 21, 2023

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 21, 2023

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, April 12

Lake County Board of Health met May 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 21, 2023

Lake County Board of Health met Wednesday, May 24

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Rep. García’s Statement on Insurance Cuts for Immigrants in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the state of Illinois will close enrollment for thousands of immigrants who are currently eligible for insurance programs:

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Congresswoman Ramirez Celebrates Puerto Rican Pride with the Community of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

This weekend, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) celebrated with the Puerto Rican community in Chicago the rich cultural history and deep Puerto Rican roots in Humboldt Park during its historic 45th Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade and Festival.

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ICYMI: Rep. Kelly Celebrates Groundbreaking of Dixmoor Water Infrastructure Project

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

In case you missed it, Congresswoman Kelly was joined by Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Village of Dixmoor to break ground on a new water main project.

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68 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2023

There were 68 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.

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Quigley Statement on Reintroduction of Equality Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and founding member of the Transgender Equality Task Force, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives:

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Chicago Department of Transportation Releases Introductory Guidelines for Travel Demand Management Plans for New Construction Developments

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) on June 20 announced introductory guidelines for Travel Demand Study and Management (TDM) Plans – a set of requirements for new development proposals to reduce traffic congestion and its environmental impacts, incentivize the use of public transit and bikes, and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.

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CDOT and OEMC: Full Closure on Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. and Balbo Drive from Michigan, Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Reminder there is a full closure on Ida B. Wells Drive from Michigan to Columbus Dr.

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39 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2023

There were 39 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 35% decrease from the previous week.

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Radio talk show host calls Cosley Zoo Pride Month observance a 'cautionary tale' of what happens when 'sentimental barbarians seize control of your civic institutions'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Dan Proft, the host of The Dan Proft Show, claimed in a tweet on Sunday that the “formerly God-fearing community” of Wheaton, Illinois., is an example of a “cautionary tale” by observing Pride Month at the Cosley Zoo.

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Crime and funding for soft-on-crime policies keeps rising

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 20, 2023

Crime has jumped 38 percent in Brandon Johnson’s first month as mayor, and while Wirepoints, which reported the increase, was hesitant to tie Johnson’ policy or rhetoric to the increase, soft-on-crime policies funded by the left keep rising as well.

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Chicago GOP chairman on Van Pelt: ‘If she's not going to do her job, then she should resign’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Chicago GOP Chairman Chris Cleveland is calling on Democratic State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) to get to work if she wants to keep her job.