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Too late to hit brakes on NASCAR, but Reilly moves to curb future special events

Among other things, the ordinance would require a City Council order for any athletic event or special event that allows the closure of a state route, an arterial street or more than four blocks of any other public way.

Chicago Sun-Times

Residential tower would overlook Lincoln Yards site

Developer Sterling Bay plans to build 359 units at 2031 N. Kingsbury St.

Chicago Sun-Times

Private booting citywide hits roadblock

Innovative Parking already is authorized to boot vehicles on private lots in 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards. But the company’s efforts to expand its dreaded operations citywide stalled in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday.

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City Council poised to protect right to abortion by declaring Chicago a ‘bodily autonomy sanctuary city’

The new ordinance would prohibit Chicago police or any other agency of local government from cooperating in investigations that seek to criminalize women who come to Chicago seeking abortions and other reproductive care.

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Zoning out? Lightfoot’s choice to replace Smith in 43rd Ward to step down from zoning panel

Attorney Timmy Knudsen is expected to be confirmed by the full City Council on Wednesday and sworn in immediately so he can take his seat and cast his first votes. If Tuesday’s Rules Committee meeting was any indication, there might just be only one dissenting vote: Southwest Side Ald. Marty…

Chicago Sun-Times

Zoning change? Lightfoot taps zoning appeals board chair Knudsen to replace retired Ald. Smith in 43rd Ward

The appointment is expected to give Knudsen a running start in next year’s aldermanic elections in the affluent North Side ward, which typically sees heavily contested races. The nomination goes before the City Council Rules Committee Tuesday and the full Council Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Luxury hotel proposal pits celebrities against celebrities in wealthy LA enclave

A proposal to build a luxury hotel in a swanky, wooded enclave of Benedict Canyon has pitted some of L.A.'s biggest deal makers, movie executives and celebrities against each other in a pitched battle over the future of one of L.A.'s most expensive neighborhoods.

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Ald. Vasquez seeks to cap City Council pay raises

Ald. Andre Vasquez is not one of 17 council members who have declined the latest pay raise. But he’s not oblivious to the pre-election dilemma. In fact, he’s proposing a cap of 5% or the inflation rate, whichever is yes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lexington Council members react to spike in gun violence

Several council members expressed concern about a spike in gun deaths.Gun violence within the city of Lexington is prompting widespread concern. it was evidenced at this week’s City Council work session.

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CTA President Carter is a no-show, again

The CTA, to be blunt, is in a crisis. Carter’s absence at a City Council committee meeting does a great disservice to council members, to CTA customers and to Chicago taxpayers

Chicago Sun-Times

“It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave of political activism in Uvalde

The father of one shooting victim has launched a write-in campaign for county commissioner. Other parents have traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to pressure elected officials to support stricter gun laws.

The Texas Tribune

Private booters could soon be allowed to kick operations into gear across Chicago

If the ordinance is approved by the full City Council, merchants across the city would be allowed to contract with private companies to patrol private lots and prevent motorists from parking in spaces reserved for their customers.

Chicago Sun-Times

This is the latest California city proposing an abortion ban

LOS ANGELES — A Temecula city councilwoman proposed during Tuesday’s meeting that the city should become a “sanctuary city” by banning abortions.

Los Angeles Times

City Council member wants crackdown on motorcycle clubs wreaking havoc

At a Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, Ald. Pat Dowell pressured Motoworks owner Johnny Scheff to include in his motorcycle curriculum a review of Chicago’s rules of the road, as well as ordinances that prohibit them from causing chaos.

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The Independent UK

Philadelphia to consider local abortion access protections

Members of the Philadelphia City Council say they're planning to introduce legislation aimed at protecting access to abortions inside city limits — including a bill proponents said would be one of the nation’s strongest privacy protection laws

Tribune News Service

NYC commits $1M to fund abortion services for low-income women: ‘This funding will save lives’

City Council Democrats launched a $1 million fund Tuesday that will bankroll abortion services for women who can’t afford them — an effort aimed at solidifying New York’s status as a safe haven for reproductive rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

USA Today Sports Media Group

This Tennessee city continues to pump money into its municipal courses — and just approved another $4M investment

On Tuesday, the City Council approved $4 million for the first phase of the golf course redesign.

Nottingham Post

Frustration over 'disruptive' Nottingham city centre construction work that's months overdue

It has caused disruption to the businesses on the high street

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Jill Scott, Steph Houghton and Gary Bennett to be nominated for Freedom of Sunderland

A report outlining the next steps for the freedoms is due to be presented to the City Council’s Cabinet Cabinet meeting next month.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council exodus is a chance to vote for Chicago’s future

The City Hall exodus needn’t be cause to panic. Chicago has experienced turnover before, and our city survived and emerged even stronger.

Chicago Sun-Times

A cap on City Council pay hikes is on the money

Not all of Ald. Ray Lopez’s ordinance is practical. But putting a cap on future pay raises will save taxpayers from an unnecessary burden.

Reason

Brickbat: Very Protective

Robin Niceta, a former child protection case worker in a Arapahoe County, Colorado, is facing a felony charge of retaliation against an elected official and a misdemeanor charge of making a false report of child abuse as a mandatory reporter. Police said Niceta anonymously reported that Aurora City Council member…

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia inches closer to joining crowded race for mayor

In March, the Democratic congressman all but ruled out a mayoral campaign — despite calling Lightfoot more vulnerable than any Chicago mayor in 40 years. Now, he’s pegging the odds that he will run at 50-50.

Chicago Sun-Times

Program aids women in earning degrees while incarcerated, another City Council departure and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Calling it quits after 20 years on City Council, Brookins says he could write a book — about betrayal

“I never wanted to be one to overstay my welcome. I just believe, after 20 years, it’s the appropriate time to get out — especially with all that I accomplished the last 19 years.” said Ald. Howard Brookins, 58, wrapping up his fifth term on the Council.

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