Mayor Brandon Johnson’s executive order directing Chicago police to report ICE violations to prosecutors is illegal, according to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke.
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CPS reopens Black Student Achievement Committee applications
TAG: The committee will support the Chicago Board of Education by helping to assure critical comprehensive representation, governance, oversight and monitoring of the city’s Black Student Success Plan.
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County Sheriff’s K-9 units can track, ID and detectÂ
The Cook County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, formed in 2018 by merging three separate units, now deploys bloodhounds, patrol dogs, a cadaver dog and comfort therapy dogs across the county.
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Lopez rips delay over budgeted $5 million gunshot detection system
After the Chicago City Council passed its 2026 spending plan over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the mayor set aside a $5 million appropriation for gunshot detection technology to be purchased and activated by the middle of 2026.
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Chicago bans hemp edibles but allows beverages in compromise vote
Chicago aldermen voted 32-16 to allow hemp beverages, topical products and additives, while banning edibles.
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23rd Ward residents get property tax help despite blame game
Ald. Silvana Tabares and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas held property tax assistance events for homeowners.
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Chicago seeks community voices for special education policy committee
Applicants must reside in the City of Chicago and, if selected, will complete the CPS New Volunteer Application that includes a mandatory background check.
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23rd Ward residents can get property tax appeals help in January
In-person appointments are limited. To make an appointment, call Tabares’ office at 773-582-4444 or email ward23@cityofchicago.org.
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City Council defies mayor, passes alternative budget
The Chicago City Council passed an alternative 2026 budget Saturday on a 30-19 vote that aldermen called a historic assertion of council independence.
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Tabares offers property tax help after bills surge for 23rd Ward residents
Ald. Silvana Tabares offered property tax assistance events after her office received a surge of calls over sky-high property tax increases.