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News from June 2023

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 23, 2023

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, April 13

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 23, 2023

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Thursday, April 13

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Rep. García Delivers Floor Speech Opposing Republican’s Attempts to Scapegoat Immigrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Rep. García Delivers Floor Speech Opposing Republican’s Attempts to Scapegoat Immigrants

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Congresswoman Ramirez’s Statement Following Abrupt Announcement of July 1st Cutoff of Healthcare Insurance Enrollment for Illinois Immigrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 17, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement in response to the abrupt announcement to close enrollment for immigrants currently eligible for health care coverage:

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Illinois House Republicans: ‘Chicago city officials are concerned about continued violent crime throughout the city’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois House Republicans are bringing attention to a crime wave hitting Chicago.

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Driver on council interference in police chief pick: ‘It’s frustrating, but it’s not unexpected’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said a letter signed by 19 Chicago City Council members and Mayor Brandon Johnson suggesting a candidate head the city’s police department is “completely inappropriate.”

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Landmark Status Proposed for Greater Tabernacle Cathedral

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Greater Tabernacle Cathedral in Roseland would be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a recommendation made to City Council on June 21 by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

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City Land Write-Down Would Support New Dance Center in Washington Park

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

A $15.6 million dance studio and performance space would be constructed in Washington Park through a City-owned land write-down proposed to City Council on June 21 by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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One challenge to constitutional authority of torture commission remains active while a separate challenge fails

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 22, 2023

In a wrongful conviction case surrounding the 40-year-old murders of two Chicago police officers, a federal judge rejected a defense argument to dismiss the case because the Torture Inquiry & Relief Commission (TIRC), which set in motion the release of one of the convicted murderers, Jackie Wilson, was unconstitutional.

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Which political committee based in a сity within Cook County spent the most during Q1?

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2023

JB for Governor was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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Pritzker: 'As a longtime early childhood advocate, I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 13, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced inclusion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library foundation with his new 2024 fiscal year budget, earmarking $1.6 million to the program that touts itself as being dedicated to improving the lives of children by advancing a love of reading.

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463 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 463 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 4.8% increase over the previous week.

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2023

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Wednesday, April 12

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors met May 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2023

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors met Friday, May 26

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Representatives Ramirez, Schakowsky, Quigley Urge President Biden to Grant Parole and Issue Expedited Work Permits for Immigrant Community

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The letter is supported by immigrant organizations like The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, United We Dream, and Immigrants' List Civic Action

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Rep. Kelly Leads Bicameral Effort with Sen. Cardin and Rep. Barragán to Expand Medicare Dental Coverage

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-2), with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44) introduced legislation on June 15, 2023 that would create a specific dental benefit under Medicare Part B and repeal the statutory exclusion of Medicare coverage of most dental care and dental prostheses.

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Rep. García, CHC and CBC Members Urge SCOTUS to Rule in Favor of Student Debt Forgiveness

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 21, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Troy Carter (LA-02), at a press conference urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan – which forgives up to $20,000 in student loan debt for up to 43 million student loan borrowers.

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108 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 21, 2023

There were 108 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 12.9% decrease from the previous week.

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Chicago PD's Waller on violent crime spike in city: 'There is a challenge in front of us'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Chicago City officials are expressing concern over the ongoing surge in violent crime, particularly shootings, throughout the city.

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Pay-to-play Tribune reporter Greg Pratt touts book on former Mayor Lightfoot slated for 2024 release from publisher focused “celebrating black experience,” feminism and LGBTQ+

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Tribune’s lead City Hall reporter Gregory Pratt, who was caught soliciting and receiving GoFundMe.com donations from sources he covers, announced on Twitter he has written a book about former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s tenure in office.