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City Council has more pressing matters than spending time and energy on an ordinance targeting Trump and his ugly downtown sign.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 Fulton Market deals pass plan commission’s review

Both projects sailed through the panel and go to the City Council, although one drew debate about its architecture.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ricardo Munoz, another guilty former City Council member, set to learn sentence

Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering, admitting he took nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses like skydiving and a relative’s college tuition.

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City Council member condemns Lightfoot as ‘phony reformer’

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is furious over the tavern license granted to the Giant Penny Whistle, defying a moratorium along a three-block stretch of Blue Island Avenue. Sigcho-Lopez joined the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council in suing to nullify the license.

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City Council’s special meeting on vaccine mandate fails to attract a quorum

Mayor Lori Lightfoot had made it clear before leaving town for Florida that she would instruct her allies to stay away from the special meeting, arguing that voters are “sick and tired of gamesmanship ... political charades and stunts.”

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Catanzara threatens political retribution against three of police union’s strongest City Council supporters

Catanzara wants three former firefighters now on the council — Nick Sposato, Anthony Napolitano and Jim Gardiner — to back Erin Jones, a CPD detective challenging state Sen. Rob Martwick, a favorite of Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2.

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Plan to create position of legislative counsel stalls again

Unless she is re-elected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot may never face a council with its own parliamentarian to counter her rulings from the chair. On Wednesday, a new and improved legislative counsel ordinance championed by Ald. Anthony Beale was held in committee.

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Activists, some City Council members saddened by no charges in Toledo, Alvarez shootings

“We are all sad right now. Little Village is sad,” said Baltazar Enriquez, a community organizer.

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Patrick Daley Thompson asks for new trial, says feds ‘littered’ arguments with innuendos

Thompson’s request is not unexpected. A jury found him guilty of cheating on his taxes and lying to regulators. The verdict cost him his seat on the City Council.

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City Council’s Rules Committee chair to file for remap referendum

“We’re taking it to the voters and we’re gonna let the voters decide,” said Rules Committee Chair Michelle Harris. “Without 41 people making a decision to move forward, how do we avoid going to referendum? … We’re filing for a referendum because we need 41 votes.”

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council committee takes first step on ordinance intended to punish Trump over Capitol insurrection

The ordinance would prohibit any person convicted of treason, sedition, related offenses, or a hate crime, from doing business with the city. But co-sponsors disagree on exactly how that could end up affecting Trump.

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Jean Guerrero: Stop dividing immigrants into the 'good' vs. the 'bad.' They all deserve due process

One of the country's most ingrained and destructive tropes about immigrants is on display in a Los Angeles City Council debate this month: There are good immigrants and there are bad immigrants.

Los Angeles Times

Report: Minneapolis failed to follow emergency protocols during protests, riots in 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Mayor Jacob Frey failed to implement the city's emergency protocols when responding to protests and riots that erupted across Minneapolis after George Floyd's murder in the 10-day period starting May 25, 2020, according to a long-anticipated report given to City Council members Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Minneapolis City Council postpones discussion on new police union contract

Minneapolis City Council members will take another two weeks to review a contract agreement that would give police officers raises and $7,000 payments, saying they want to better understand the terms of the deal and give residents a chance to share their thoughts.

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LA mayoral candidate Buscaino spends donor funds on family trips to Hawaii, Italy

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor, has spent tens of thousands of dollars from his officeholder account on trips to Hawaii, Italy and elsewhere for his family since he was elected, according to a Los Angeles Times analysis of city records.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot to renew push to eliminate aldermanic prerogative over zoning despite resounding Council opposition

Zoning Committee Chairman Tom Tunney (44th) and Education Chairman Michael Scott Jr. (24th) are among Lightfoot’s staunchest City Council supporters. Both men have warned the mayor to back off from a vote

Chicago Sun-Times

Solis zoning shenanigans outlined in Madigan indictment latest sign of abuse of City Council members’ control over zoning

Mayor Lori Lightfoot could use the Madigan indictment to finally deliver on her campaign promise to eliminate aldermanic prerogative. But even the mayor’s staunchest allies are warning Lightfoot not to even try.

Chicago Tribune

Onetime Lightfoot ally says she will ‘absolutely not’ support mayor’s reelection bid: ‘I’m tired of being ignored’

CHICAGO — One of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s top City Council allies said she will “absolutely not” support her campaign for reelection and criticized the mayor for being divisive, comments that reflect broader discontent with Lightfoot’s leadership style as she prepares to seek a second term.

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One of Lightfoot’s closest City Council allies won’t back re-election bid: ‘I am sick and tired of being thrown under the bus’

Lightfoot’s decision to deny General Iron the permit it needs for its car-shredding operations in Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza’s ward was the breaking point, but hardly the only problem. "I’m tired of being ignored," Sadlowski Garza said.:

Chicago Sun-Times

Police issues dominate City Council meeting

Parliamentary maneuvers were used to delay final action on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance and a $1.67 million settlement for a woman dragged out of a car by Chicago police officers at Brickyard Mall in May 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council should vote no on asset forfeiture ordinance

City Hall should focus instead on anti-crime measures with a proven track record.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council member wants pay hike for Uber, Lyft drivers

Ald. Roderick Sawyer’s proposed ordinance would stop ride-hailing firms from making "record profits" while drivers barely make ends meet. "They need a decent increase. They feel like they’re getting shafted," Sawyer said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parliamentary maneuver likely to delay City Council showdown on gang asset forfeiture ordinance, mayor’s deputy floor leader says

Any two City Council members — no reason needed — can delay a vote for one meeting. Ald. George Cardenas expects that stalling tactic to be used to delay a vote on s proposal to sue gangs and seize their assets.

Chicago Sun-Times

License Committee authorizes new liquor licenses at Millennium Park

Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus, objected to the licenses, citing a lack of minority ownership in Eleven North Hospitality, the company that bought out the clout heavy owners of Park Grill.

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Shelbourne's Save Tolka Park campaign intensifies with bid to buy ground from Dublin City Council

The stadium in Drumcondra has been the Reds’ men’s team permanent home since 1978 and, since 2020, has also housed the club’s successful women’s team.

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