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News from May 2023

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Parents enraged over mandatory Sex-Ed for children: ‘CPS really failed me with this one!’

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

A Chicago mom took to Facebook to criticize Chicago Public Schools for agreeing to teach sex education to young children.

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Quigley Visits Iowa Ammunition Plant

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

On May 1, 2023 , U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, visited the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP), to tour the facility and receive a briefing on efforts to keep Ukraine supplied with much-needed munitions.

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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot proclaimed today Congressman Danny K. Davis Second Chance Day in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

On the 50th anniversary of the Safer Foundation and in honor of Second Chance Act Month, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot proclaimed on April 29, 2023 Congressman Danny K. Davis Second Chance Day in Chicago, recognizing his contributions to helping 100,000 men and women through the Second Chance Act of 2007, of which he was the chief sponsor.

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City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met April 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 3, 2023

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13.

City of Wheaton Local Liquor Control Commission met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2023

City of Wheaton Local Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, April 13

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Rep. Robin Kelly Meets with Everytown for Gun Safety Leaders to Discuss Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

On April 28, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with fellow members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC), met with leaders from Everytown for Gun Safety, including Senior Legal Director Rob Wilcox, Director of Implementation Chelsea Parsons, and Federal Counsel Jack Budish, to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).

City of Park District Board of Commissioners met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2023

City of Park District Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, April 12

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Quigley Discusses Protections for Tribal Housing and Infrastructure

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

On April 28, 2023 , U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee.

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Rep. Jonathan Jackson, Proud Member of the Equal Rights Amendment Caucus, Expresses Disappointment in Failure to Remove Era Ratification Deadline

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), a proud member of the Equal Rights Amendment Caucus, joined ERA Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Ayanna Pressley as they marched over to the Senate floor, demanding the passage of S.J. Res 4.

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Vice Ranking Member Congresswoman Ramirez Introduces Amendment to Ensure a 100% FEMA Reimbursement for Cities like Chicago Receiving and Supporting Migrants with Food and Shelter

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 3, 2023

Vice Ranking Member Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after she introduced her amendment to the Republican Border bill during a 19-hour markup on the Homeland Security Committee.

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ComEd Four jury continues deliberations: 'Possible discrepancy with the use of conjunctions in the indictment'

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Jury deliberations in the sweeping ComEd Four jury continued Tuesday on its fifth day of deliberations after seven weeks of testimony.

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Brandon Johnson, Chicago Mayor-elect: 'We want to prevent violence in the city of Chicago'

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Brandon Johnson, the Mayor-elect of Chicago, expressed his hope that his plan to increase the number of jobs available for the city's youth would help to reduce the longstanding issue of crime.

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Abbott to Lightfoot: ’It is ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants’

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shot back at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s request that he stop sending illegal immigrants to the city by bus.

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Analysis: 48 murders last year in area surrounding new Chicago nature trail that received $3 million in state funding

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

A Chicago City Wire analysis of Chicago crime data found 405 murders since 2001 in the area surrounding a new nature trail that recently received $3 million in state funding.

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Lightfoot's office: 'We are aware that Texas is planning to resume busing individuals and families to cities including Chicago'

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop sending migrants to her city.

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Aunt of 6-month-old whose death was caused by alleged car thieves: ‘This is a daily occurrence in Chicago’

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Many are questioning why the teens accused of causing the death of 6-month-old Cristian Uvidia are only facing misdemeanor charges in the child’s death.

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Wednesday, April 12

City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Board met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Board met Tuesday, April 11

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Rep. Kelly, Senators Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Two Bills to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

On April 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), reintroduced two bills to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for underserved youth.

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Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on House Republicans’ Passage of the Default on America Act

By Chicago City Wire Report | May 2, 2023

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after voting NO on the Republican budget proposal the "Default on America Act."