Ald. Silvana Tabares offered property tax assistance events after her office received a surge of calls over sky-high property tax increases.
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Johnson allocates $5 million for gunshot detection system
Mayor Brandon Johnson last year decommissioned the city’s Shotspotter gunshot detection system saying it was no more than a “walkie talkie on a stick.”
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Patty Garcia launches bid to succeed Chuy
Patty Garcia’s quick entry into the race as Chuy pulls out, leaving her as the sole Democrat on the ballot, is seen as controversial by some.
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Garcia cites health among reasons to retire from Congress
Four term U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia abruptly announced last week he would retire when his term ends in January 2027.
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Dore Elementary honors first responders on special day
Dore Elementary School celebrated the second annual First Responders Day on Oct. 28 honoring first responders in Clearing and Garfield Ridge.
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Shadow hearing exposes ICE crackdown toll on Chicago families
On Oct. 24, a shadow congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago” brought stories of trauma and disruption under ICE and Customs and Border Protection raids to the forefront.
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Southwest Side aldermen rip mayor’s 2026 budget for ignoring local needs
Southwest Side aldermen Marty Quinn, Silvana Tabares and Ray Lopez rip into Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget.
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Southwest Side aldermen, state leaders call for federal immigration solutions
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) said the city and state’s strategy of engaging in head on fighting with ICE agents is ineffective.
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Video gaming advances but no vote yet
Proposed legislation allowing video gaming terminals in Chicago passed out of committee last week but did not come to a full council vote.
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Quinn says no granny flats for 13th Ward
Long-sought concessions gained by Ald. Marty Quinn include giving aldermen the chance to prohibit accessory dwelling units in their wards.