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Chicago to provide free sidewalk snow removal services in four areas next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson announces
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Friday took the next step toward making the “Plow the Sidewalks” campaign a reality, announcing a pilot program next year to provide city-run snow-clearing services in four areas across the city. The pilot will cost between $1.1 million and $3.5 million in those zones, according to a report released by the Johnson administration. Though the Department ...
CPS budget to cut staff from 150 schools, add staff to low-enrollment schools: Chalkbeat analysis
The new budget for Chicago Public Schools will result in staff being cut from 150 schools, according to a new analysis. However, other schools will gain positions, which includes schools with some of the lowest enrollment numbers.
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, passes away at 86
CHICAGO - Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and mother to former first lady Michelle Obama – has died. Robinson was born in Chicago in 1937 and lived on the South Side her entire life until moving to Washington, D.C. in 2009 to help take care of her granddaughters after the election of President Barack Obama.
Tensions flare at Thornton Township budget meeting
Tensions flared at a Thornton Township budget meeting Friday afternoon, with the appearance of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard causing controversy in the room. From outbursts, clapping and shouting, police stood by during the meeting prepared to remove people from the meeting as residents flooded officials with...
Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Chicago shift festival dates for 2024
Two iconic Chicago summer festivals won't be held on their typical dates this year due to other major events taking place. The Chicago Air and Water Show, which typically takes place the third week of August, this year will be held Aug. 10 and 11, the city said. The event dates were moved due to the Democratic National Convention, taking place at Chicago's United Center Aug. 19 through Aug. 22.
Thornton Township residents accuse Supervisor Tiffany Henyard of misusing taxes at budget meeting
Henyard, who also serves as the Mayor of Dolton, is the focus of a federal criminal investigation and has been named in several lawsuits by city employees. Several speakers referenced the investigation at Friday's meeting.
WGN sues Dolton for refusing to release spending records
WGN is suing the Village of Dolton in Cook County Circuit Court for refusing to release spending records and other documents related to Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s perks and pay. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Nexstar Media Inc., the Irving, Texas-based owner of WGN-TV. Last November, WGN Investigates sent Dolton a public records request, seeking […]
Chicago's Humboldt Park Set to Host 46th Puerto Rican Festival with Parade, Cultural Events, and Food
Mark your calendars for a cultural extravaganza as the Puerto Rican Festival returns to Humboldt Park in Chicago from June 6 to June 9, to celebrate the 46th anniversary of Puerto Rican heritage in the city. The event will kick off with a community-centric free day on June 6 and will culminate on June 9 with National Puerto Rican Day celebrations, according to the Daily Herald.
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