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Chicago’s pandemic-ravaged industries eager to pitch city for 2024 Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO — Touting the city’s bona fides, Chicago politicians and business leaders last week said the city was prepared to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024 and that the major national event would provide a much-needed spark to Chicago’s pandemic-ravaged hospitality industries.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 5, 2022

Lightfoot: Parents, not just police, need to hold kids responsible for roaming streets after curfew

“I say this as the parent of a 14-year-old, we have to make sure that we know where our kids are, that we are telling them right from wrong at the earliest possible age,” Lightfoot said at a community meeting Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022

City to help pay for home security cameras, which CPD hopes to add to its network

Rebates to cover their cost were announced Monday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. They also can be used for outdoor motion sensor lighting and GPS trackers for cars.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022

¿'Fuga de cerebros' en la policía de Chicago? Las jubilaciones se estabilizaron, pero 660 policías se jubilaron en 2021

CHICAGO— El agente Mahir "Mike" Affaneh entró en pánico cuando escuchó a la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, declarar en octubre que los agentes podrían quedarse sin sueldo si se negaban a vacunarse.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2022

5,000 bikes, helmets, locks to be given away by city

Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi revealed the giveaway at the City Club of Chicago. No details were provided; a department spokeswoman said the city will “co-design the program in partnership with community organizations over the next year,”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022

City of Chicago to distribute prepaid gas, transit cards in response to soaring gas prices

The city of Chicago plans to make available $12.5 million in prepaid gas and public transit cards in an effort to address soaring gas prices, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2022

Afternoon Edition: March 31, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022

Chicago should host 2024 Democratic National Convention, mayor says

After touting Chicago’s abundance of hotel rooms, an array of world-class restaurants and “arts and culture” second to none, the mayor added: “I will also say, we’re a really fun city in the summer time.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022

Free gas, CTA cards part of new city program for residents

The city will provide $150 prepaid gas cards and $50 prepaid cards for use on public transit to applicants who live in the city, have a valid vehicle sticker and meet income guidelines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022

Lightfoot shifts gears — to gas cards and Ventra credits — to provide relief for struggling commuters

Last week, the City Council’s Finance Committee abruptly canceled a hearing on Lightfoot’s plan reduce the city’s gas tax. Now, the mayor is talking about offering gas cards to motorists and Ventra card credits to CTA riders.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022