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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 Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Dublin Live

Shelbourne make proposal to Dublin City Council to purchase Tolka Park

Shelbourne supporters have been active in the 'Save Tolka Park' campaign and the news comes as a huge boost to fans.

Irish Mirror

Dublin Jobs: Clerical officer job at Dublin City Council offers pension and great benefits

Applicants must have certain grades from the Leaving Cert or previous experience in a similar role

Dublin Live

Karen Bass takes early lead in LA mayor's race, poll finds

LOS ANGELES — Voters would advance Rep. Karen Bass to the November runoff by a wide margin if the Los Angeles mayoral primary were today, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

Latino Caucus forges alliance with ‘people’s commission’ on new ward map

An adviser to the Latino Caucus called the alliance a "game-changer" that could win support from voters in remap referendum. But Black Caucus Chairman Jason Ervin said the alliance will have zero impact.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow pubs and clubs get share of £11.5m to help them recover from Covid

The money has been handed out by the city council in the last five weeks, as Glasgow's hospitality venues try to get back on their feet in the wake of the pandemic.

Reason

Some History of Insults of Lawyers, and Whether They Are Libelous

"He hath no more law than [a monkey/bull/goose]" vs. slight mischaracterization of legal advice.

Chicago Tribune

Following Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, pressure mounts for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint an Asian American to replace him on City Council

CHICAGO — Leaders in Chicago’s Chinatown and beyond clamored Tuesday for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint an Asian-American successor to 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, whose federal tax fraud conviction this week could pave the way for the Near South Side enclave to have its first City Hall representative…

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot to try again to win passage of stalled gang asset forfeiture ordinance

The City Council’s Committee on Public Safety will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday to consider the revised ordinance that got a frosty reception from alderpersons last month.

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Patrick Daley Thompson is 37th City Council member convicted in nearly half a century

That averages out to one council member convicted every 16 months. Burke is the first since former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson less than two years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Conviction saddens City Council colleagues

Patrick Daley Thompson’s fellow Council members call him an unassuming man of his word lacking the arrogance they might have expected from a scion of Chicago’s most famous — and once, all-powerful — political family.

The Independent UK

Ohio mayor concerned ice shanties could lead to prostitution

The mayor of an upscale city outside Cleveland has raised eyebrows nationally for his comment at a recent City Council meeting that allowing ice fishing from shanties could lead to prostitution

ABC News

Orange City Council celebrates controversial sports precinct approval amid community opposition

A regional planning panel has approved multi-million dollar plans for a controversial sports precinct at Orange despite concerns from local medical professionals about impacted hospital access.

Sports Illustrated

SoFi Stadium Went Up—and Then Everything Changed

Crushing traffic, soaring rents and residents forced out. The home of Super Bowl LVI brought prosperity to Inglewood, but at what cost?

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot allies to try again to salvage COPA chief’s nomination

Whether or not Andrea Kersten’s nomination is defeated Wednesday before the Committee on Public Safety, Chairman Chris Taliaferro said he intends to call for an up-or-down vote in the full City Council on Feb. 23.

The Independent UK

Removed slavery backer Calhoun's statue still without a home

A statue of segregationist and former U.S. Vice President John C

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