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Chicago City Council committee rejects $1.25M Dexter Reed settlement; approves $32M for man who lost legs after police chase

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted on two major settlements Friday, both involving police incidents.

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City Council panel rejects $1.25 million settlement to family of Dexter Reed

A controversial settlement was up for a vote at City Hall on Friday over a police shooting during a traffic stop. The question: should the City of Chicago pay $1.25 million to the family of Dexter Reed,

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$1.25M settlement in fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed rejected by City Council committee

City of Chicago lawyers had recommended the deal, arguing that taking the case to court would cost taxpayers several times as much money to defend with outside counsel.

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Chicago weighs options for city budget revenues

At a press conference last week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a series of new lobbying priorities. However, none ...

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Chicago wants to tow the tow companies that ‘prey’ on drivers

The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on April 16 on an ordinance that would allow drivers and insurers to sue rogue ...

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Anthony Quezada Confirmed as 35th Ward Alderperson by Chicago City Council

We need to stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity,” Quezada said, vowing to make the 35th Ward a better place to live for ...

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Chicago Mayor Johnson sends aldermen letter ahead of earlier budget talks, reluctant to make cuts

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking ahead and trying to get in front of another projected shortfall for next year.

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Streeterville residents launch petition drive to change downtown Chicago curfew for minors to 8 p.m.

Now neighbors in Streeterville are pushing to get the City Council and Mayor Brandon Johnson to change the curfew for minors ...

As environmental justice ordinance nears City Council introduction, activists express hopes and frustrations

Some activists feel left out because they can’t review the ordinance before its expected City Council introduction in ...

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Feds ask for ex-Chicago alderman’s criminal case to be dismissed

CHICAGO - Federal prosecutors asked for a criminal case against former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis to be dismissed after his ...

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Council panel advances measure to block Jan. 6 rioters from city jobs

At least 53 Illinois residents from across the state faced Jan. 6 charges, including a Chicago police officer who was later fired. The city employs more than 32,000 people. The full Council will ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Chicago Faces Skeptical City Council

Even after a four-hour hearing, several alderpeople said they were not prepared to vote on the proposal designed to leverage the city’s financial power to build what the city calls “green social ...

East Chicago mayor raises concerns about potential Gary convention center

The East Chicago mayor and council are split on their support of the Lake County Convention Center potentially being built in ...

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