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City Council’s ward remap gives Chicago another 10 years of gerrymandered mess

The public must hold elected officials’ feet to the fire and push for creation of an independent, public remap commission.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot playing defense as she gears up for tough reelection campaign

CHICAGO — As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gears up for her expected reelection campaign after three tumultuous years, she finds herself in a familiar position: on the defensive.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 15, 2022

Illinois’ newest Latino congressional district brings heavy competition, divided Democratic visions

CHICAGO — On a recent Saturday, the fight for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ sprawling new Latino-leaning congressional district played out in a few square miles of Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2022

In new Hispanic congressional district, poll shows Democratic primary wide open; Ramirez has edge over Villegas

The poll underscores how Delia Ramirez, a state representative, and Gilbert Villegas, a Chicago alderman, are blank political slates waiting to be filled in.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2022

Guaranteed income pilot program will use lottery to pick 5,000 recipients of $500 monthly checks

Lightfoot announced Thursday that the program will launch in April. Applicants must live in Chicago, be at least 18 years old, have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19 and meet income guidelines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2022

Latino Caucus chairman ‘1,000% certain’ voters will decide new ward boundaries

"Unfortunately, we’ve come to an impasse," on a new map of Chicago’s 50 wards, said Ald. Gilbert Villegas. "So, we’ve decided to let the voters decide. ... From here forward, we’re in campaign mode. We’re going to raise the necessary funds to get our message out."

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2022

Victim of Brickyard Mall hair-dragging incident to receive $1.67 million settlement

The settlement is on the agenda for Thursday’s Finance Committee meeting. Mia Wright claims the violent actions by Chicago police in May 2020 left her blind in her right eye, possibly ending her dream of becoming a paramedic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2022

Last stab at ward remap compromise

Rules Committee Chair Michelle Harris (8th) has invited Latino Caucus leaders to a meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday in a last-ditch effort to resolve differences standing in the way of a new ward map.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2022