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Learn more about the 14 wards in the Chicago City Council runoff election

More than a quarter of the seats in Chicago’s City Council will be determined through runoff elections on Tuesday. Explore our coverage, get to know the candidates and understand why it matters.

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NDIS mark-ups for people with a disability as bad as wedding price gouging, insiders say

It's been coined the "disability tax" where some NDIS participants are being charged double or even triple the price of services compared to those not on the scheme, for the exact same treatment or product.

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Taking a Daley out of 11th Ward seat easier than taking Daley’s out of ward race

With former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, it may seem that the Daley family’s grip on the 11th Ward is slipping. But despite boundary and demographic changes in the ward, the Daleys and their allies are still exerting influence.

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Harry Styles fan with a disability paid for reserved seats, but saw nothing. What are your rights when buying event tickets?

Norah Sweeney, who has a disability, paid extra for reserved seats to see Harry Styles perform — an emergency barrier blocked her view. When she asked for a refund she was denied. Here's what your rights are when buying concert tickets.

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14 runoffs — maybe more — likely in City Council races

Three of those runoffs would involve incumbents appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot over the last year.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs

At least 10 races for alderperson appear headed for runoffs in April — but uncounted mail-in ballots remain a wild card in many of the contests.

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11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee heads toward runoff

Early results showed Lee and her top challenger, Anthony Ciaravino, each with about 30% of the vote; In the 12th Ward, Anabel Abarca was trailing her challenger, Julia Ramirez.

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Warning over rise in nitrous oxide abuse as service stations sell potentially deadly 'nangs' to teenagers

Canisters of nitrous oxide, known as "nangs" and linked to the death of a Queensland man, are readily available across Australia. But drug experts disagree on what to do.

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South Side candidates rush to succeed departing King in 4th Ward, oust appointed Lee in 11th Ward

With Ald. Sophia King running for mayor instead of reelection, six candidates are hoping to replace her in the 4th Ward. In the 11th Ward, appointed Ald. Nicole Lee faces six challengers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drink spiking causes woman to become paralysed temporarily

Lucy has felt unsafe going out to bars and pubs ever since her drink was spiked during a night out in Launceston, but hospital staff didn't believe her. She's not alone.

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Victorian crossbench contenders vow to push for cannabis decriminalisation if elected

Despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue, Legalise Cannabis party promises to push ‘forcefully’ on drug reform

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‘It means tradition and family.’ Valentine Boys & Girls Club hands out 500 Thanksgiving meals to families

Donated food is turned into warm holiday meals and is a source of pride and comfort for the Bridgeport community.

Chicago Sun-Times

For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a ‘long, long time’ coming

CHICAGO — Randy Jue shuffled through a heap of papers on the desk inside his Bridgeport business until unearthing a detailed map of Chicago’s 11th Ward, where he spotted opportunity.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s first firefighters entrance exam since 2014 draws diverse pool, but rules have changed

Instead of inviting all of the expected 20,000-plus applicants to take the test, the city will have 4,500 test-takers, selected by lottery from those applicants — and 80% of the spots will be reserved for Chicago residents.

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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

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Suspected drink spiking in Ballarat prompts mother's call for action, as potential cases rise

A Victorian woman calls for stronger tactics to stop drink spiking, and more communication between police and hospitals, after her 23-year-old daughter became seriously ill.

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Victorian nightclub offers free lids after ‘rampant and repeated’ reports of drink-spiking

Warehouse Ballarat says patrons used 500 drink lids in first weekend, which have made patrons ‘feel a lot more safe’

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Malaysia’s ‘mystery hybrid monkey’ could be result of habitat loss

Researcher says proboscis monkey may have mated with silver langur when unable to reach female of own species

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Afternoon Edition: April 27, 2022

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

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Newest City Council member chooses sides in ward remap battle, but what difference will it make?

Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) is the 34th alderperson to back a map drafted for the Rules Committee and the Black Caucus. Both it and a map proposed by the Latino Caucus turn her ward into Chicago’s first with an Asian American majority.

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Multiple women report drink spiking in Maroochydore Night Life Precinct

The last time Sunshine Coast woman Louise Thorenfeldt went out in the region's biggest nightlife precinct, she left in an ambulance. She doesn't want it to happen to others.

The Guardian - AU

How do you detect drink spiking and what can be done about it?

With clubs and pubs reopening to capacity crowds once more, experts fear cases of drink spiking may be on the rise

Chicago Sun-Times

After years of futility, newest City Council member wants to deliver high school to Near South Side

“Applying to a selective enrollment school is sometimes harder than getting into college,” Ald. Nicole Lee told the Sun-Times. “And we need better quality options ... if you don’t happen to get that perfect score or score high enough.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Nicole Lee takes seat in City Council after unanimous confirmation vote

Nicole Lee cemented her place in Chicago political history on Monday as the City Council’s first-ever Chinese-American member after sailing through her confirmation hearing and being sworn into office less than an hour later.

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Woman living with cerebral palsy tells disability royal commission she was 'raped and assaulted' by carer

The woman, known as Chloe, gave evidence to the disability royal commission that she was repeatedly raped by the man, and later fell pregnant.

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