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Relentless string of canceled days off blamed for spike in Chicago Police suicides “pared down significantly,” top mayoral aide says

“There were obviously an extra amount of days off canceled throughout this last spring and summer period. That has been scaled back,” said Elena Gottreich, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s fourth deputy mayor for public safety.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022

Editorial: We’re smart enough as a city to leave Christopher Columbus alone

If Mayor Lori Lightfoot were to follow the recent recommendations of the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee and excise Christopher Columbus permanently from Grant Park, logic dictates that she should then immediately rename Columbus Drive. After all, a prominent city street is etched in the public consciousness far more than…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 25, 2022

Vallas pokes holes in Lightfoot’s claims of fiscal stability

“What has changed in four years? Nothing. She’s basically handing off what she inherited from Rahm Emanuel,” mayoral challenger Paul Vallas said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

Monuments committee says Goodbye Columbus, but its work mustn't end there

The best path forward is to go easy with the crowbar when it comes to these monuments. Ramp up the opportunities — and funding — to teach where feasible, rather than tear down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2022

Stacy Davis Gates won’t run for mayor, but CTU ally Brandon Johnson hints at imminent announcement

Johnson, a Cook County commissioner, hit Mayor Lori Lightfoot on a number of issues on which he feels she has “failed miserably,” and said he would soon announce his decision whether to run for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Highland Park readies for the school year, an unusual way to combat theft and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Chicagoans show off their city after Darren Bailey calls it a ‘hellhole’

The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s claim elicited a strong response on social media.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Loyola Red Line plaza renamed for ‘world famous’ Sister Jean on her 103rd birthday

During a dedication Sunday, Sister Jean greeted fans, accepted gifts and hobnobbed with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “I just love being at Loyola,” she said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022

Chicago task force recommends removal of monuments, including Christopher Columbus statues, and the addition of others. Now what?

CHICAGO — Two years ago, as the city of Chicago reeled from a bloody battle between police officers and protesters over a prominent statue of Christopher Columbus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an ambitious review of public monuments she said would be “a racial healing and historical reckoning project.”

Chicago Tribune · Aug 19, 2022

Pharma funds Illinois pols, ‘Sister Jean’ turns 103, Honest Chicagoans talk Air and Water Show and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022