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Split decision for police union: Council committee OKs contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline

Over strong objection from the Fraternal Order of Police and its Council allies, the committee voted to reject an arbitrator’s ruling that would allow officers accused of serious wrongdoing to bypass the Police Board and hold proceedings behind closed doors.

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Johnson urged to ‘find solutions that work for the airlines’ to salvage O’Hare expansion

Days after announcing his departure from the job growth agency known as World Business Chicago, Michael Fassnacht urged City Hall and the two major carriers to work out their differences on a massive project that started at $8.7 billion but has ballooned to $12.1 billion.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘We now just wish to be killed’: the Palestinians under fire in southern Gaza

As the Israeli offensive restarts, those who fled the north find themselves exposed and fearful on the frontline again

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Israel’s military strategy threatens to make a desperate situation utterly dire

IDF claim to be avoiding blanket bombing the south, where about 2mn people live, but their new approach does not look much different

The Guardian - UK

Brandon Johnson’s first budget sails through City Council

The $16.77 billion plan, approved 41-8, holds the line on taxes and increases spending for an array of popular programs. But it also relies on one-time revenues and budgets far too little for the ongoing migrant crisis, on the hope that more state and federal help is on the way.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill to boost pensions for retired Chicago cops will cost city $60M

Cost-of-living increases of 3% will be granted to all retired Chicago police officers, regardless of whether they were born before or after Jan. 1, 1966. Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 signed into law a similar measure for retired firefighters.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t pay a price for floor leader’s ouster, top aide says

One day after the mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that saved Ald. Carlo Ramirez-Rosa from a Council censure, senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said it was not a mistake for Johnson to empower the chair of the Council’s Socialist Caucus as both floor leader and Zoning Committee chair.

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Sweeping the floor: Why Johnson had no choice in removing key Council ally from top leadership posts

Not even six months into the Brandon Johnson administration, his Council floor leader, Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, had become a liability the mayor simply could not afford.

Chicago Sun-Times

City counting on state, federal funds to handle migrant crisis — or reserves could be at risk

A top official said Chicago could be forced to raid its reserves, even though that would almost certainly cause Wall Street rating agencies to reduce the bond rating, increasing how much it costs the city to borrow money.

Chicago Sun-Times

3,195 Gaza children killed in 3 weeks

"One child's death is one too many, but these are grave violations of epic proportions," said Save The Children

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Paid leave talks break down as Chicago business groups draw a line in the sand

Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd), chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Workforce Development, said what’s standing in the way of an agreement is the requirement that employees who don’t take advantage of all of their paid leave days be “paid out” when they leave their jobs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson names real estate pro Ciere Boatright to lead planning department

With a history of supporting neighborhood improvement, Boatright will take on the task of backing downtown development while directing dollars toward the South and West sides.

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Top mayoral aide defends decision to budget $150 million for migrant crisis — not entire cost of ‘global, national, state crisis’

Budgeted amount only covers half of estimated cost, but top mayoral adviser says, ‘Tell me the alderman who is standing up saying, ‘I want the city [to] pay $400 million or $500 million.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson’s budget address reveals how Chicago plans to address crime, migrant crisis and property taxes

The mayor presented $16.6 billion 2024 city budget to the City Council today. Here’s how he wants to use taxpayer money.

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Save the Children director: 'Everyone is seeking shelter' in Gaza

Ordinary life in Gaza is suspended. The Palestinian enclave of 2.4 million people, roughly the size of Malta, is under siege with constant Israeli air bombardment and the looming prospect of a ground offensive. Health authorities say dozens of children have died in the air strikes over the past 72…

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23 Y.O. Arrested After Allegedly Supplying Drugs That Killed Two Men At Knockout Festival

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly supplying the drugs that killed two young men at Sydney's Knockout Outdoor music festival.

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrant tent city company accused of controversial ties

A $29.3 million agreement with the city for GardaWorld to build giant tent cities for migrants has been condemned by officials and advocates who said investing in Chicago infrastructure and organizations would be better.

The Guardian - UK

David Harewood on Blackface review – a shocking, deeply moving piece of television

In a personal look at the shocking origins of minstrelsy, the actor speaks truth to power on the same channel that showed blackface in his living room when he was growing up

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Chicago police union vows court fight after mayor rejects demand for 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Chicago police already have a “significant and robust” leave policy — the ability to 365 days off every two years, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s senior adviser Jason Lee said.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian children abused in Israeli detention: NGO

Some of the abuses are sexual in nature, in addition to being beaten, handcuffed and blindfolded, a report says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson aprueba un pago de $10 millones para extender el acuerdo con ShotSpotter al que prometió poner fin

Un consejero principal del alcalde dijo que la firma de Johnson fue dada involuntariamente en un documento que autorizaba el pago, que cubría una ampliación de contrato aprobada por la ex alcaldesa Lori Lightfoot.

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IAS Launches CTV Quality Measurement With Iris.TV

Total Media Quality measures brand safety and suitability

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson approves $10 million payment to extend ShotSpotter deal he vowed to end — aide blames automatic signature

A top mayoral aide said Johnson’s signature was unwittingly attached to a document authorizing the payment, which covered a contract extension that was approved by Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS boosts school budgets with focus on special education — and more property taxes

Buoyed in part once again by federal COVID-19 relief funding, Chicago Public Schools will spend about $220 million more in the 2023-2024 school year to hire teachers and other support staff.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stalled stadium talks in Arlington Heights create opening for Chicago mayor — if he’s willing to rewrite his playbook

Brandon Johnson’s promise to make $1 billion worth of “investments in people,” makes it tough to imagine him moving a new Chicago Bears stadium to the top of his “to do” list.

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