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News from May 2023

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Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement On Russian Missile Strikes Overnight In Kyiv

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

On April 28, 2023, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus – Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and Andy Harris (R-MD-01) – released the following statement on Russian missile strikes overnight in Kyiv.

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Hosts Community Town Hall to Celebrate First 100 Days in Office

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D) is excited to invite constituents to a Community Town Hall event celebrating his first 100 days in office.

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HRP hosts community update as construction on Lawndale Fleet Storage Yard ramps up

By Emily Bevard | May 1, 2023

Hilco Redevelopment Partners’ (HRP) hosted a community update April 27 as progress continues on the Lawndale Fleet Storage Yard in Little Village.

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Chicago radio host Proft calls Tribune reporter's connection to GoFundMe page 'an ethical breach'

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

Chicago's Morning Answer host Dan Proft recently responded to Gregory Pratt’s defense of a GoFundMe page connected to his family.

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4,812 homes sold in Cook County with a median home sale price of $285,000 in April 2023

By Chicago City Wire | May 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Cook County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cook County organizations who donated to Black Lives Matter

By Chicago City Wire | May 1, 2023

By March 22, 10 organizations registered within Cook County had donated to the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the BLM Funding Database.

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Davis Vows to Fight to Keep Support Systems Intact While Republicans Slash Benefits in Debt Ceiling Proposal

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

On April 26, 2023, Rep. Danny K. Davis voted against the Default On America Act. This extreme MAGA Republican legislation presents Americans with a terrible choice: either House Republicans will wreck our economy or inflict cruel cuts that hurt everyday people.

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House Democrats demand Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over ethics concern

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

“We have a judicial system that lets off the wealthy and the well-connected and punishes poor and vulnerable people,” said U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-IL.

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Congresswoman Ramirez Statement Following Return to Southwest Border

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) issued the following statement upon returning from a Homeland Security Democrats delegation trip to the Southwest Border.

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Rep. Kelly’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers Access Wireless Technologies Passes U.S. House

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

On April 27, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL2) and Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1339, the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act.

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Delivers Tribute To Harry Belafonte In Moving Speech

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

Last night, Congressman Jackson delivered a heartfelt speech honoring the life and legacy of the legendary Harry Belafonte, who passed away at the age of 96.

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Cook County home prices rose in April 2023 compared to April 2022

By Chicago City Wire | May 1, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $5,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 392.3%.

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Quigley Seeks $75 Million for DNC Security Funding

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 1, 2023

On April 28, 2023 , U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee,led members of the Illinois delegation in a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, and Science calling for the allocation of $150 million for the 2024 presidential candidate nominating conventions.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 1, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, April 10

Village of Rosemont Village Board met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 1, 2023

Village of Rosemont Village Board met Monday, April 10