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Four years after COVID-19, CDC’s mission divides Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The focus on the CDC reflects a broader Republican scrutiny of public health agencies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roll Call

Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago health commissioner

Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige, managing director of programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, becomes the first Black woman to serve as Chicago’s public health commissioner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dr. Allison Arwady takes job with Biden administration focusing on overdoses, suicides after Chicago Mayor Johnson fired her

After leading Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s public health commissioner was abruptly fired by Mayor Brandon Johnson. She joins President Joe Biden’s administration in January.

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Former mayor teaching Harvard students about how to deal with a pandemic — and with reporters

Lori Lightfoot’s class will include a mock press conference and a simulated community meeting. She’ll discuss the dangers of politicizing a pandemic and how to interact with the media, drawing on lessons learned amid COVID-19.

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Johnson on his first 100 days: ‘It’ll take time to right this ship in its entirety’

The mayor is more concerned about building consensus than he is about checking boxes on his list of campaign promises.

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Dr. Arwady, thank you for your public health leadership

None of the emergencies we faced as Dr. Arwady’s two immediate predecessors compares to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Straight from the Blagojevich playbook

Like our disgraced former governor, Chicago’s current mayor thinks he can quote his way out of a tight spot.

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Arwady: Abrupt firing was ‘unnecessarily destabilizing’ to health department — and could hurt search for successor

In an interview with NBC Chicago, former city health chief Dr. Allison Arwady, who was appointed by ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said it was ‘disturbing’ that she was fired without a meeting with the mayor or saying goodbye to her staff.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor scores a win with Snelling, a bad misstep with Arwady

Mayor Brandon Johnson selected 29-year veteran Larry Snelling to be the city’s next police superintendent, days after the misstep of abruptly firing Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson quotes Tupac, dances around questions about health chief’s firing

The mayor was asked about Dr. Allison Arwady’s claim of being dismissed without meeting Johnson face to face. Johnson quoted slain rapper Tupac.

Chicago Sun-Times

St. Adalbert can be saved

The people of St. Adalbert can save their spiritual home by doing some serious fund-raising and also by pursuing the goal of making the church a historic site.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Health chief Dr. Allison Arwady handed her discharge papers — she says goodbye on Twitter

The infectious disease expert steered Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic. Also a pediatrician, Arwady was appointed by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Mayoral allies lay groundwork for mental health plan dubbed ‘Treatment Not Trauma’

Health Committee Chair Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez opened the hearing with a minute of silence honoring Quintonio LeGrier, Laquan McDonald “and so many others who did not receive the care they desperately needed.”

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Slow start or cautious rollout? Chicago mayor unveils transition report, fills key posts later than predecessors

CHICAGO -- Days before he was sworn in as Chicago’s mayor in 2011, Rahm Emanuel unveiled a series of goals from his transition team, including plans for the first 100 days.

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Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat

Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

New West Side primary care clinic promises to expand access to uninsured residents

The Thresholds Health clinic in Austin recently opened to the public and will accept even uninsured patients. It’s a step toward reaching a largely uninsured, though advocates say there’s still more to be done.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dozens of Cook County employees out after PPP fraud probe, Walmart closings fallout and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Prognosis uncertain for Arwady post with Johnson — but city health chief ‘looking forward to the conversation’

Dr. Allison Arwady told the Sun-Times, “I am hopeful to stay on in my role,” but Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has voiced concerns about the way Chicago Public Schools were reopened during the COVID pandemic.

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Mayor-elect Johnson must put himself on a path to succeed for all of Chicago

It starts with declaring independence — in action, not words — from the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. City Hall belongs to every Chicagoan, and Johnson will eventually have to make decisions that CTU and other unions won’t like. That’s part of the job.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson, Vallas weigh in on Trump, Arwady — and WBEZ weighs rivals’ facts on more familiar debate topics

The candidates exchanged barbs in the hour-long debate held by WBEZ’s Reset. There was little new in their remarks, except for their reaction to former President Donald Trump’s indictment and a question about Chicago’s Public Health Director, Dr. Allison Arwady.

Chicago Sun-Times

Allison Arwady, City Hall’s calming voice on COVID, hopes to stay on under next mayor

Chicago’s public health commissioner and coronavirus point person says she doesn’t get recognized as much as she used to. But that’s OK with her, especially given the “scary mail at my house” she’d get.

Chicago Sun-Times

Council mandate would ‘cripple’ social service providers, members warned

If the Council requires providers to sign labor peace agreements, it won’t trigger unionization, but it will allow employees to organize and join unions if they choose, without fear of retaliation. But the mere threat of higher costs is scaring social service agencies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago is expanding the types of 911 calls that get a mental health response

The city’s first crisis response teams together have handled fewer than two calls a day. New 911 protocols are expected to lift that number.

Chicago Sun-Times

City expands mental health services through private providers

A previously announced plan to partner with more community clinics and nonprofits is complete. Mental health services will be offered at some libraries and O’Hare.

Chicago Tribune

Opioid Response Team launches as alternative for Chicago overdose emergencies

A new team combining paramedics and recovery specialists will now respond to some Chicago 911 calls for overdose emergencies.

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