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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.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2022

Newly appointed IG vows to make down payment on ‘debt of legitimacy’ created by corruption scandals

“People suffer from a sort of lack of confidence that the city of Chicago and its government are working in their best interests,” Deborah Witzburg said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Afternoon Edition: April 13, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Lightfoot unveils upgrades to summer jobs program, Youth Service Corps

All summer jobs earmarked for young people ages 14 to 24 will pay the city’s minimum wage: $15 an hour. That’s up to $1,800 extra in the pockets of young people whose families need it most.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022

Willie Wilson confirms he’s running for Chicago mayor: ‘The city’s in horrible condition’

CHICAGO — Businessman Willie Wilson will run for Chicago mayor in the 2023 election, adding a second declared candidate to a growing field of potential challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said Monday.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 11, 2022

Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for mayor

Four years ago, Wilson won 13 of 18 Black wards. In the runoff, Lightfoot won all of those wards after Wilson endorsed her. This time, Wilson’s candidacy could damage Lightfoot’s re-election chances by cutting into her support with older black women.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022

Are Columbus statues a free speech issue?

Mayor’s concern over threats to police is not the best reason to keep them off city streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2022

Ald. Ray Lopez’s bid for mayor could energize LGBTQ activists, voters

If elected mayor, Ald. Ray Lopez would make history — as Lightfoot did. Lopez would be the first openly gay and Latino person to serve as mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022

Durbin, Lightfoot, Raoul, Moseley Braun: At Ketanji Brown Jackson White House Supreme Court fete

Said Mayor Lightfoot: “Being a Black woman and ascending to the heights” that Jackson “has gotten to” means “you’ve been through it all, through every fight, you know, every trick, and you know how they don’t want us to succeed.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022

Lightfoot’s monuments panel recommends permanently sidelining 3 Columbus statues, removing Balbo monument

Ald. Nick Sposato (38th), who served on the 30-member committee, said the outcome was pre-determined by the makeup of the committee.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022