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Trump says ‘We’re not going to war’ with Chicago day after Truth Social post
fox32chicago.com
Trumps on Sunday said "We're not going to war" when asked about his controversial Truth Social post referencing Chicago.
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Edward Keegan: Chicago’s Missing Middle housing initiative aims too low
chicagotribune.com
Chicago’s Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative is intended as an urban repair project. But the early results are alarming.
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Mayor Johnson helps give away new shoes to kids for back to school
cbsnews.com
Hundreds of Chicago kids are enjoying some new kicks this weekend, thanks to a sneaker giveaway on the South Side.
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CPS says no to virtual learning as ICE immigration enforcement ramps up
chicago.suntimes.com
In response to questions about a remote option, CPS officials said in-person is still the best foundation for learning. An influx of federal agents is expected soon.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Walter ‘Red’ Burnett as alderman, son to fill father’s seat
chicagotribune.com
Mayor Brandon Johnson has named Walter “Red” Burnett to the City Council seat held for 30 years by Burnett’s father, former Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes Pritzker, Dems for not moving on Springfield agenda
chicagotribune.com
Mayor Brandon Johnson again blasted state leaders and called upon them to give Chicago home rule authority to implement new levies.
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Downtown event organizers say weekend plans will go on, but worry federal threats will deter audiences
chicago.suntimes.com
Chicago’s Loop is slated to play host to a robust lineup of events this weekend, from Taste of Chicago to Printers Row Lit Festival. Potential federal activity could lessen foot traffic.
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West Ridge Dispensary Owned By Former Cops Rejected By Alderman
blockclubchicago.org
The dispensary would've been partially owned by nine retired Chicago police officers. Some neighbors questioned whether ex-police should profit off legal cannabis after decades of enforcing the...
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6-Story Apartment Building Could Replace Vacant Lot, 2 Homes In Andersonville
blockclubchicago.org
Neighbors can weigh in on a developer's proposal to bring 32 apartments to the corner of Ashland and Carmen avenues via an online survey open through Sept. 16.
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Bronzeville School Ignored A Year Of Bullying, Forcing Student To Leave, Family Says
blockclubchicago.org
Ashley Jefferson's daughter was the target of bullying for months, despite pleading with administrators for help. Her family is demanding CPS do better at enforcing its anti-bullying policy.
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Flash-bang grenades and early morning raids: How Trump is planning to target Chicago
chicago.suntimes.com
Hundreds of federal agents are being sent to a suburban naval base from Los Angeles, where an immigration blitz spurred protests that pushed President Trump to call in the National Guard. Trump has...
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CPS To Pay $700,000 To Fired Lincoln Park High School Principals After 2020 Scandal
blockclubchicago.org
Five years after they were abruptly ousted and placed on a “do not hire” list, John Thuet and Michelle Brumfield have reached a settlement with the district.
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Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965
chicago.suntimes.com
The Chicago Police Department’s criminal homicide tally for June, July and August is the lowest in 60 years. And overall violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades.
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Some veterans speak out against troop deployment to Chicago, some lawmakers favor it
cbsnews.com
People in Chicago continue to brace for the potential deployment of the National Guard on city streets, after President Trump on Tuesday repeated his threat to send in troops to fight crime. Victor...
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Chicago doesn’t need a federal invasion; we need investment
chicagoreader.com
The Chicago Reader's editor in chief, Salem Collo-Julin, steps down from their role and offers one last editor's note.
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President Donald Trump says he will order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore despite local opposition
chicagotribune.com
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to Chicago and Baltimore, despite local officials in both places opposing such moves.
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Interim Chicago Housing Authority CEO Angela Hurlock steps down; Walter Burnett appointment delayed
chicagotribune.com
Interim Board Chair Matthew Brewer will now serve as “operating chairman” of the housing authority.
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Letters: How state and city leaders can make Chicago a truly ‘welcoming’ place
chicagotribune.com
As a Mexican American living on Chicago’s West Side, I often wonder what kind of leadership we really have.
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