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London’s empty homes could be worth £20bn: which borough has the most?

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan describes vacant property figures as a “scandal” and demands more powers from ministers to tackle the growing issue

Evening Standard

Chicago must do better for kids after the broken promises of school closings

Chicago can’t change what happened 10 years ago, when City Hall closed dozens of schools despite warnings that it was a terrible idea. But CPS is at a make-or-break moment now. The mistakes of the past should be motivation to do better for students moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wayne Sullivan: City Hall diversity scheme renamed in tribute to Sadiq Khan aide who died aged 37

A City Hall scheme to encourage diversity is to be renamed in tribute to a Sadiq Khan aide who died from cancer aged 37.

Evening Standard

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After 50 years, dean of Chicago television’s political reporters calling it a career

On June 30, Mike Flannery, political editor of Fox 32-Chicago, will retire after 50 years on the beat. He sat down with the Sun-Times, where he got his start, to reminisce about his storied career and the “blind spots” of the Chicago mayors he has covered.

Chicago Sun-Times

High Court accepts two more grounds in legal fight against Ulez expansion

The High Court is now set to consider four of the five grounds put forward by the coalition of Tory councils challenging the Ulez expansion

Evening Standard

East 75th Street residents win City Hall crackdown on bars blamed for summer mayhem

Three taverns agreed to “corrective-action plans” requiring safety improvements. A fourth is expected to follow. The battle over East 75th Street offers a window into street-level democracy, Chicago-style.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ozingas’ underground development on Southeast Side may be dead due to mining ban

A city zoning official recently issued an opinion based on what’s publicly known about the proposed 6 million square foot project. The family-backed venture isn’t giving up.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Here’s some steps Mayor Brandon Johnson can take to fix public transit

For one, the Johnson administration’s choices around community development and public safety matter for improving public transit, a UIC urban planning professor writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Met Police data error sparks fresh concerns over strip searches of children

The Met said a ‘data transmission error’ meant they provided City Hall with ‘incorrect’ information on the number of child strip-searches carried out in 2021

Evening Standard

Developer paid Miami’s mayor $170,000 to push his project, company records state

MIAMI — A developer quietly paid Miami Mayor Francis Suarez at least $170,000 over the past two years to help cut through red tape and secure critical permits for his stalled real estate project in Coconut Grove, according to internal corporate records exclusively obtained by the Miami Herald.

Miami Herald

Lightfoot’s security detail dramatically reduced

A police spokesperson refused to reveal specifics of the reduction, fearing it could invite more threats against a former mayor who already has had her share.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sadiq Khan: Boroughs need power to charge limitless council tax on empty homes

‘Long-term vacant’ homes across London are thought to be worth some £20 billion in total

Evening Standard

Editorial: New mayor, new City Council. Perfect time for needed campaign reform.

All’s fair in love, war … and campaigning. At least that’s what some political candidates think.

Chicago Tribune

Action needed on noise complaints threatening London pubs says Tory London Mayor hopeful

Samuel Kasumu said Londoners should expect to ‘deal with’ a bit of noise

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‘Simply not good enough’: Mayor apologises over late payments to small firms

Every year since Sadiq Khan became Mayor, City Hall has failed to meet its targets on getting payments to small businesses on time

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Montana Town Forbids All Protests (Except at City Hall), Because of Planned Protests of "Drag Story Hour"

From a Livingston (Montana) Police Department order, posted by the Livingston Enterprise (Sean Batura): Whereas, a local business is presenting a "drag story hour" hosted by the Livingston Pride Coalition; Whereas, individuals in drag reading stories to children is a sensitive issue in today's political climate and has garnered national…

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson’s pick for deputy mayor for community safety signals strategy change

Garien Gatewood will focus on “the other aspects of public safety beyond law enforcement that are so critical to our agenda,” Johnson’s senior adviser Jason Lee says.

Evening Standard

City Hall officials grilled over scandal-hit solar scheme

Around 1,000 Londoners are thought to be out of pocket after applying to the ‘Solar Together’ programme

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Ross Noble promises whole new flight of fancy with new tour bringing him back to Newcastle

Stand-up comedy star discusses his new 57-date Jibber Jabber Jamboree tour which will include a triple date at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle

Bristol Post

Bristol City Council staff to move out of huge office building in bid to save millions

The relocation is expected to take place over the summer

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urged to refuse planning permission for MSG Sphere

Politicians at City Hall say the proposed MSG Sphere in Stratford would cause unacceptable levels of light pollution

Evening Standard

City Hall intervenes after council refuses permission for 1,582 new homes

Tower Hamlets Council rejected the scheme in February, but London’s Deputy Mayor has said it could help boost the capital’s supply of affordable homes

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s good news that city will have to clean up its act on putting polluters in minority neighborhoods

A long-time activist called the new agreement between the feds and the city “a new roadmap to fight back against environmental racism.” The city must develop an action plan by Sept. 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Community schools can make a big difference for Chicago’s youth

Studies show that community schools — with activities and resources for students and families — improve student outcomes. Ideally, every Chicago public school would be a community school, Stacy Davis-Gates of the Chicago Teachers Union writes.

Evening Standard

‘My opponents are shedding a tear’ - Sadiq Khan hits back on housebuilding claims

The Mayor was accused by the Conservatives of building too many tower blocks and not enough ‘family homes’, in his bid to meet a Government-set housing target

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