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City offers relief to Chicagoans saddled with debt tied to administrative violations

Two new programs offer ways to get out from under a pile of tickets for things like playing your radio too loud, littering or having an overflowing dumpster.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Brandon Johnson accuses Chuy Garcia of ‘abandoning the progressive movement’

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson, the Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, came out swinging during a free-wheeling interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

State lawmakers approve sending $20 million to Chicago for care, housing of migrants

Mayor Lori Lightfoot had requested $53.5 million from legislators from Chicago after the state said it would cut off fiscal support for migrants. The bill heads to the governor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

City wants to use cameras to nail motorists who block bus or bike lanes, loading zones

Nearly 20 years after a CTA experiment with bus surveillance cameras failed miserably, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to try it again and then some in a designated downtown area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023

Vallas, Johnson and Garcia close fundraising gap with Lightfoot, new reports show

Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised $1.49 million, more than all of her competitors except Brandon Johnson. But she spent $3 million, twice as much as she took in.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023

Brickbat: A Valuable Lesson

The Chicago Board of Ethics, the city inspector general, and the Chicago Public Schools inspector general are investigating after Mayor Lori Lightfoot's re-election campaign sent an email to teachers asking them to get their students to volunteer for Lightfoot's campaign. The letter suggested teachers should offer students class credit to…

Reason · Jan 18, 2023

Chuy Garcia outlines ‘Women’s Agenda’

Mayoral challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s “Women’s Agenda” includes free City Colleges tuition and student loan forgiveness.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

Chicago must fight rising natural gas costs by switching to electricity in all our buildings

The daily threat to our health and financial security from relying on gas are real. We have the blueprint for policies that will make the transition to all-electric buildings happen, but the transition must happen equitably.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

Bears must leave grotesque Soldier Field behind, get fresh start in Arlington Heights

A new stadium with space, with modern amenities, with a structure that looks toward the 22nd century, not back to the 19th, might help them win a few games, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

Learn from Mayor Lightfoot’s mistake and get kids involved in election — the right way

Let’s provide opportunities for young people to participate in campaigns, elections and organizing of civic activities, of their own choosing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023