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News from October 2023

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City of Prospect Heights Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors met September 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors met 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 20.

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Aug. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 16

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Aug. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Thursday, Aug. 10

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2023

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Monday, Sep. 18

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City Council approves pro-Israel resolution during raucous hearing

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday ordered police to clear the City Council chamber during a meeting discussing a resolution supporting Israel.

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Johnson ditches planned trip to border to address ‘immediate urgency of adding shelter space' to house thousands of new migrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday announced that he has changed his mind about trekking to the United State's southern border to gather information regarding the bussing of migrants to Chicago.

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Berg: CTU increases dues ‘spent on administration, politics and other leadership priorities’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

Chicago teachers are facing increased dues this year, as an additional $161.40 is withdrawn from their paychecks to support record political spending by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).

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Chicago seeks public input on future electric vehicle infrastructure

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 16, 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has initiated public outreach to guide future investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.

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Jo Daviess County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 16, 2023

Jo Daviess County schools had a truancy rate of 3% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

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Infrastructure Update: Inbound Kennedy Ramp Closures Underway

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 16, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that ramp closures are scheduled to take place on the inbound Kennedy Expressway as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project. These closures, which are necessary for bridge rehabilitation and ramp repairs, are expected to begin on Monday, October 16, weather permitting.The following ramps will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Monday:- Milwaukee Avenue to inbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen in two weeks.- Inbound Kennedy to Ogden Avenue, anticipated to reopen in two weeks.There are also several ongoing ramp...

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Chicago Democratic Socialists of America: ‘We thank DSA members Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez 25th Ward and 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

The Chicago Democratic Socialists of America is praising members of the Chicago City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus.

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Northwestern University Middle Eastern Student Association resoundingly supports Hamas ‘Resistance,’ sparks controversy amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 16, 2023

In a controversial move, members of Northwestern University’s Middle Eastern and North African Student Association have expressed strong support for Palestinian “resistance” and referred to Hamas terrorists as “martyrs.”

City of Waukegan City Council met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Sep. 18

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Aug. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Aug. 9

City of Wheaton City Council met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Sep. 18

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Open Session Agenda and Zoom Information for the Oct. Board Meeting

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 15, 2023

Open Session Agenda and Zoom Information for the Oct. Board Meeting

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 14

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 14, 2023

These teams from the Chicago City Wire coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 9:45 a.m.

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How to Appeal a Parking, Tollway, or Red-Light Ticket in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 14, 2023

Illinois residents in certain urban areas, particularly around Chicago, are no strangers to receiving tickets and fines for parking violations, tollway charges, and red-light camera offenses. However, citizens have the right to contest these tickets and seek an appeal if they believe they have been wrongly accused.When it comes to parking tickets, the ticket is issued to the owner of the vehicle. Citizens have the option to contest the ticket within seven days of its issuance. If no contest or payment is received, a second Notice of Violation is sent, allowing 21 days to...

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Cook County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 14, 2023

There were 785 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.