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Federal lawmakers want the CTA to improve safety— or else

A letter to the agency is a reminder of what’s at stake: billions in federal funds. Frankly, we’d rather see more resources spent on CTA safety and cleanliness than on gas-and-transit-card giveaways.

Chicago Sun-Times

Interim Park District CEO gets one-month extension day after saying she wants job permanently

The mayor’s laudatory comments appeared to signal support for Rosa Escareno. But when the Park District board emerged from a lengthy executive session, it announced her contract would be extended, but only through May 31.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor won’t ‘dignify’ reporter’s suggestion her policies caused ‘harm’ to city

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot shut down a reporter asking how she could consider running for reelection given the "harm" she caused to the city during her first term.

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CPD’s growing use of cameras that read license plates leads to worries about data misuse

“The numbers of licenses scanned demonstrates the broad reach to surveil and see where someone is,” a spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union said about the 200 million plates logged last year. “It’s a lot of power.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Gas card giveaway plan narrowly approved by committee

The 15-to-12 Budget Committee vote for Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “Chicago Moves” program sets the stage for a full City Council showdown next week. The odds favor Lightfoot, but the outcome is by no means assured.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dick Simpson’s latest book looks at democracy through a Chicago lens. He shares thoughts on corruption and making our democracy better.

CHICAGO — University of Illinois Chicago professor Dick Simpson has lived a life in Chicago’s political and academic spheres for more than 50 years: 44th Ward alderman from 1971-1979; executive board member of the Illinois Political Science Association, a former congressional candidate, political consultant, author and has served on transition…

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Commentary: A basic income guarantee would make our government more humane and revitalize our economy

A few weeks ago, I helped Chicago business owner and philanthropist Willie Wilson organize a mass gas giveaway, his latest effort to help people in need across Chicagoland. Shortly after Wilson’s event, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced plans for a $12.5 million, taxpayer-funded transportation giveaway of her own.

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Mayor poses question to casino opponents: Do you want your taxes raised?

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said local opposition will not determine where a long-awaited Chicago casino is built.

Chicago Sun-Times

Willie Wilson is promising another $1 million in free gas but his giveaways raise campaign questions

Chicago businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced he will be giving away another $1 million in gas this Saturday, a move that will provide some relief for city motorists but also, once again, raises thorny questions about Wilson providing handouts to potential voters.

Chicago Tribune

Lightfoot lays the groundwork for reelection campaign

During a luncheon address to the City Club of Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells the audience of movers and shakers that Chicago is “poised for the best economic recovery of any big city in the nation, bar none.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Food packager plans to build a new plant, add jobs on the South Side

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a deal involving city-owned land that would result in a new facility for Harvest Food Group.

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Interim Park District Supt. Rosa Escareno says she would welcome chance to be permanent replacement for ousted boss Mike Kelly

The Chicago Park District board is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday. That’s when a decision could be made about Escareno’s future heading into the all-important summer recreation season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Willie Wilson announces 3rd gas giveaway

The $1 million giveaway is planned for Saturday at yet-to-be-announced locations throughout Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago casino sites gain critics on the City Council

More alderpersons — with Pat Dowell (3rd) the latest — object to plans in or near their wards after residents voice complaints at community hearings.

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Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway yet again to smooth road to City Council passage

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plans to reserve 75% of gas cards for residents of South and West Side neighborhoods defined as “high-mobility hardship.”

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Vallas to decide by Memorial Day whether to enter 2023 race for mayor

In round one of the 2019 mayoral sweepstakes, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas finished with 5.43% of the vote. Vallas believes the outcome will be dramatically different if he runs again.

Chicago Sun-Times

Give to Trump after his hole-in-one claim? You’d have to have a hole in your head

The ex-president’s latest attempt to extract money from small donors centers on his supposed luck on the links.

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Ex-Ald. Danny Solis deserved a break for helping make corruption cases — but not this much of a break

His finally unveiled deferred-prosecution agreement essentially will allow him to go unpunished for his own wrongdoing — and hold onto his lucrative city pension.

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Chicago City Council attendance report card: Leslie Hairston best, George Cardenas worst

Council members show up, on average, for four of every five required meetings, a new analysis by The Daily Line, WBEZ and Crain’s Chicago Business found.

Chicago Tribune

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 Sun-Times

Lightfoot touts 2 programs to help motorists pay mounting ticket debt

The programs offer relief from red-light and speed camera tickets, compliance tickets and some parking violations.

Chicago Sun-Times

East Garfield Park building where porch collapsed to be demolished: city

The building is not structurally sound, according to the city’s Buildings Department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s $150 million summer jobs plan holds promise

After Lightfoot’s stalled Great Gas Card Giveaway, it could be tempting to dismiss the plan. But don’t. There’s research backing the idea as a crime-fighting strategy.

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City unveils details of lottery that will decide who gets $500 monthly checks in universal basic income program

Applications for the nation’s largest universal basic income program will open April 25.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago says it may intervene as ex-Alderman Daniel Solis pleads not guilty to bribery charge in first court appearance after turn as government mole

CHICAGO — A seemingly routine arraignment for former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis took a turn Wednesday when prosecutors revealed that the city has said it may try to intervene in the bombshell case as a victim of Solis’ alleged corruption.

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