Mary Ann Ahern
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Hearing of incident at Aviary tonight, an employee allegedly spit on son of
@realDonaldTrump
who is visiting Chicago, offender now in US Secret Service custody
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BREAKING: IL Safe T Act ruled unconstitutional, goes to IL Supreme Court, so ending cash bail will very likely not happen 1/1/23
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JUST IN: Multiple sources say
@GovPritzker
will sign the huge IL Crime Reform Bill Monday, the 700+page bill does away with cash bail, also allows for anonymous complaints against police and much more. (1/2)
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Tonight CDC director stands by her guidance that schools can reopen even if all teachers have not yet received vaccine
@maddow
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As
@chicagosmayor
reaches her two year midway point as mayor, her spokeswoman says Lightfoot is granting 1 on 1 interviews - only to Black or Brown journalists
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Well lesson to self: you never know what your day will be like in the news biz. At 10:30a I was asked where are you, we need you to anchor the 11a news. I haven’t anchored the news in more than 25 years! I threw on some makeup and took a deep breath.
@nbcchicago
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Illinois legislators vote against extending school mask mandate
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Our newsroom is heartbroken. Dick Johnson loved it all - curious, fantastic story teller, and a kind colleague. There are tears for his loss, knowing Dick was the real deal; mentor to so many, a news soldier. 🙏
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Chicago is giving $9,000 to migrants to cover their rent and help furnish their apartments as staggering report reveals a single medical firm raked in $7.2MILLION sheltering the city's asylum seekers for just one month | Daily Mail Online
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Did anyone else notice it took days for
@ChicagosMayor
to react to Jayden Perkins murder but only hours to comment on Justin Fields trade?
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Recently filed - a ballot initiative to recall
@ChicagosMayor
- looking to get it on November ballot.
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Sen Dick Durbin, was at the WH, and confirms
@realDonaldTrump
said “shithole” in referring to Haitians
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RNC Official:
@realDonaldTrump
has been taken off the Phone Call scripts for recruitment and Absentee Ballot requests
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Update - Statement from Chicago’s The Aviary on incident last night with employee and Eric Trump:
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Former Congresswoman
@TulsiGabbard
to hold campaign rally with
@DarrenBaileyIL
next week
#ILGov22
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NEW: Scathing letter from three Jewish elected leaders explaining to
@ChicagosMayor
why they’re refusing his request for meeting next week. Read it here⬇️
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Serious letter from property mgmt company to
@chicagosmayor
expressing “we don’t feel safe” and “demand a change”
#looting
#Chicago
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When the Mayor left press conference early, I tried to ask her a question - at her public event - she said “I don’t know what’s gotten into you” told me she took questions yesterday, and said contact her press team. I already did. She refused to take questions today and left.
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And by the way,
@chicagosmayor
just because you had your Comm Director call me to say “why are you still asking questions about this” doesn’t mean I’ll stop asking!
#Loretto
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Multiple sources say CPD Chief Cato resigned abruptly today “fed up” with city leadership.
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Police presence outside Aviary after alleged incident between an employee and Eric Trump around 8:30pm
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BREAKING: Democratic sources say
@LuisGutierrez
will pull his petitions, and NOT run for re-election,
@jesuschuygar
printing petitions already to begin circulating tomorrow,
@CDRosa
considering too (calls to Gutierrez not returned)
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New Vaccine mandate, Starbucks notices in Chicago
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Chicago Skyline looks Fantastic! As a Loyola of Rome alum, I’m joining the
#bandwagon
#goramblers
#LoyolaChicago
#MarchMadness2018
#jesuitEducated
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Reporters ask questions. Often those we ask don’t like the questions, but most often elected officials respond.
That’s not case for
@chicagosmayor
press team.
I’ll keep asking questions regardless.
@56Crodriguez
@klefurgy
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How does this make
@ChicagosMayor
accountable and transparent? No other mayor has gone to such lengths to limit public from public seating.
@ChiCouncil
Under new rules outlined to WBEZ, only those invited by a public official or have otherwise coordinated a special visit to a City Council meeting — such as a school field trip — will be allowed in the open, second floor gallery of the council.
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Bill to be introduced in IL today by
@repjcarroll
- those who choose not to be vaccinated pay their own expenses if they get
#COVID19
and incur health expenses
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CTU president enrolled child in private school, sources confirm – NBC Chicago
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Chicago City Council Committee Votes to Remove Trump Street Sign
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Look for NEW statement from Max Bever at Chicago Board of Elections as questions arise - on State’s Attorney race - why are there more ballots in hand than previously announced?
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NEW: multiple sources tell
@nbcchicago
Shot Spotter rejects the city’s offer for 6 month extension. Will the technology turn off Friday? Waiting for
@ChicagosMayor
response …
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On firing Dr Arwady,
@ChicagosMayor
will not answer why he did not meet with her and if it was a demand from CTU
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I asked
@chicagosmayor
Communication team yesterday why what she said “crime is down” didn’t match with city’s own stats. No. One. Replied. Still waiting
#chicagoviolence
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Mayor’s Phone Conference:
I would have liked to have an opportunity to follow up, but my mic was cut off. Actually it was your staff
@chicagosmayor
who told me to ask you directly today
#Loretto
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BREAKING:
@GovPritzker
will announce Wednesday he’s dropping
#IndoorMaskMandate
— except in schools (lawsuit appeal underway) — the effective date
before March 1
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Witness says “The river is higher than the actual lake and finally the river is moving toward the lake. Don’t think this has ever happened”
#ChicagoRiver
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From City’s official FB page:
Maybe
@chicagosmayor
should let your social media team know that “someone” is
@SenDuckworth
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Already
@ChicagosMayor
following a tactic from his predecessors - not available to reporters Mon - Friday 9 to 6, but will attend a new dog park opening on Saturday.
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Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot risks an early re-election knockout
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City Council members slam Johnson plan to use $95 million in COVID funds for migrant shelters – NBC Chicago
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CTA Bus Drivers plan Saturday Rally after attack last week:
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When
@ChicagosMayor
office
tells you you’re not allowed to film a TV stand up on the 5th floor … ????
Public building.
#sorrynotsorry
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Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker Is a Democratic Powerhouse
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Exclusive: 5 Prosecutors Give Resignations to Kim Foxx in Recent Days – NBC Chicago
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City briefing chooses beautiful backdrop, maybe just me - but how about announcing your safety plan right on the Mag Mile where the looting took place
@chicagosmayor
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NEW: Final Independent
#ChiMayor23
Poll
Vallas 49.6%
Johnson 45.4%
Undecided 5%
Victory Research, Mar 31-Ap 2, 900 people, margin +/- 3.27%
@ILPollster
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NEW Chicago Vaccine Compliance:
CPD 64.4%
Fire 72%
Streets & San 97.6%
Mayor’s Office 100%
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Here’s what McCormick Place looks like as its being transformed into a temporary hospital
#Coronavirus
#Chicago
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Three Aldermen calling for resignations over Brighton Park Tent City controversy:
@ChiCouncil
@ChicagosMayor
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Highland Park suspect Robert Crimo apprehended in North Chicago after pursuit.
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Passionate parents who oppose vaccine mandates at
@DarrenBaileyIL
event, several upset with reporters questions
#ILGov22
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M3 Strategies NEW poll (just released):
Vallas 31%
Lightfoot 16.6%
Johnson 16.5%
Garcia 13.2%
Undecided 11%
Feb 6 to 8, margin of error 3.65%, 722 Likely voters
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Pritzker holds double-digit lead over Bailey in Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll - Chicago Sun-Times
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A new snapshot. Multiple sources reveal a new
#ChiMayor23
Poll (sources say poll conducted by SEIU Healthcare, 800 surveyed.)
Vallas 32
Garcia 24
Lightfoot 18
Johnson 8
Undecided 14
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Chicago reporters received a phone press conference today,
@maddow
gets
@chicagosmayor
to speak on camera tonight
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Pritzker tries to rebound in second half but not enough. First debate IMHO goes to Bailey.
#ILGOv22
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Introducing
@POTUS
is Sgt of Arms Major General William J Walker, first African American to hold that position, from Chicago’s Southside. Proud Leo HS & St Sabina’s grad
#JointSession
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React from
@GregAbbott_TX
press secy on why he’s now flying planes with migrants to Chicago:
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City crisis.
No CPS school for 4 days.
@chicagosmayor
offers no news conferences since Wednesday but selecting one on one interviews.
Chances I get a turn?
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New confusion …
#statesatty
race:
@ChicagoElection
says there’s 2,800 provisional ballots left, but a document shows it’s 1,800
In a tight race 1K ballots is ALOT of votes to miscommunicate.
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When I hang up after being reprimanded from a former reporter who now is PR for a public official/candidate and that person tells you “I know how it is, I was a reporter too” I think, well I will NEVER do what you’re doing now ...
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Chicago voters.
Do better. Where are you?
Best turnout — over 55 years old.
#ILPrimary
#Turnout
#Chicago
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What’s new on IL corruption?
Well, today the FBI executed a search warrant at the Riverdale Mayor’s home.
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