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Pritzker says Chicago could house asylum-seekers in unused buildings, not winter tent basecamps

After Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week the city inked a one-year, $29.4 million contract with GardaWorld Federal Services to set up a camp, Pritzker’s office said it addressed concerns around “cultural competency.”

Chicago Sun-Times

There's a new police superintendent in Chicago. The city council chose the ex-counterterrorism head

Chicago’s City Council has unanimously confirmed Larry Snelling as the city’s police superintendent, elevating the department’s counterterrorism chief

The Independent UK

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson host fundraiser for Chicago Democratic convention host committee

The Chicago host committee fundraising lunch is Thursday at the United Center, where President Joe Biden is expected to be nominated for a second term next August.

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City Council unanimously confirms Snelling as city’s top cop. Now the hard part.

Larry Snelling must confront Chicago’s persistent crime, including an alarming surge of robberies that has residents of several North Side neighborhoods up in arms.

Chicago Sun-Times

Traffic stops of Black drivers across Illinois at a 20-year high despite law Obama championed

The law that then-state Sen. Barack Obama sponsored aimed to collect law enforcement data and reduce racial disparities in police traffic stops but has fallen short, a WBEZ / Investigative Project on Race and Equity has found.

Chicago Sun-Times

Should Chicago stay a sanctuary city?

Alderman says residents should vote on whether or not to welcome migrants.

Chicago Sun-Times

Better public safety, transit will make Englewood redevelopment easier

Investing in policing and public transportation would bring back Englewood in its heyday, when a streetcar ride to 63rd and Halsted was as exciting as a trip downtown.

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8 takeaways from the Broncos’ 70-20 loss to the Dolphins

Here are eight quick takeaways from the Broncos' demoralizing 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

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Broncos’ updated 53-man roster and depth chart for Dolphins game

Here is an updated look at the Broncos' 53-man roster and depth chart for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

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At the White House, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, Mayor Johnson talk about City Hall thaw

“I’ve been in this job for 13 years, and this is the first time that I’ve had someone who’s been willing to work with me” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, referring to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Comcast Supports Digital Equity In Chicago With $250,000 Donation To Public Library

Comcast donates $250,000 to Chicago Public Library Foundation for digital navigators at 26 branches

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Chicago mayor, Cook County Board president at White House for Biden’s gun safety office launch

Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., attended Friday’s kick-off ceremony.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor’s top cop pick glides through first confirmation test

During a committee hearing Friday, Larry Snelling vowed to aggressively use technology to address robberies while supporting officers by bolstering mental health supports and giving them more time off.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police investigated over alleged sexual misconduct with asylum seekers

Reports that an officer allegedly impregnated an 18-year-old and another had ‘sexual contact with an underage female migrant’

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Migrant tent city company accused of controversial ties

A $29.3 million agreement with the city for GardaWorld to build giant tent cities for migrants has been condemned by officials and advocates who said investing in Chicago infrastructure and organizations would be better.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor’s team will scrap INVEST South/West name, but not its aims

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s business development program on the South and West sides, under review, will be rebranded, a top Brandon Johnson aide said.

The Independent UK

Chicago officials ink nearly $30M contract with security firm to move migrants to winterized camps

Chicago officials have signed a nearly $30 million contract with a private security firm to relocate migrants seeking asylum from police stations and the city’s two airports to winterized camps with massive tents before cold weather arrives

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden administration offers migrant crisis help: Speeds work visas for Venezuelans looking for jobs in Chicago, other cities

Gov. J.B. Pritzker applauded the decision: “Since day one of this humanitarian crisis, I have heard one thing from migrant families and their advocates — they want to build better lives and work.”

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City signs $29.3 million contract to build ‘winterized base camps’ for migrants

The contract doesn’t mention specific sites for the giant camps, and none have been chosen, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s press secretary Ronnie Reese.

Reason

Chicago: From Stacker of Wheat to Stacker of Wheat Thins!

Mayor Brandon Johnson should remember the sorry history of state-run supermarkets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phase-in of higher minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers clears City Council panel

Restaurants would get five years to pay waitstaff the minimum wage, absorb higher labor cost, if measure clears full council.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Broncos’ snap count notes and PFF grades from Week 2

Marvin Mims played just 16 snaps on offense in Week 2, but he was the Broncos' highest-graded wide receiver (90.1) on PFF.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson’s environmental plan is a needed and welcome step for equity

The mayor has been moved to action, but his plan is just a first step to tackle the long-standing problem of environmental racism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sweets maker Ferrero celebrates opening of innovation and research center at Marshall Field

Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of Ferrero North America celebrated the opening of the center in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

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LOOK: The top photos from Commanders’ Week 2 win at Denver

Some of the best images from the Commanders' win over the Broncos.

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