At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment — not criminalization — reduces violence.
Category: Chicago – Ashburn
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Southwest side storm damage: Cleanup under way as wards rally
Chicago’s southwest side is still recovering from back-to-back storms that struck June 10 and 11, leaving nearly 8,000 residents without power at peak and triggering an EF2 tornado that leveled a garage, blew off a school roof, and left a family trapped inside their home.
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Cardenas launches mayoral bid with call for financial discipline, neighborhood investment
Cook County Commissioner George Cardenas launched his mayoral campaign on a platform of fiscal overhaul and youth intervention, citing an audit showing city spending growing at twice the inflation rate while neighborhoods receive fewer services.
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New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.
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City Council votes 49-1 to freeze tipped wage for 2 years
Starting in year three, the tipped wage will rise with the Consumer Price Index. If minimum wage climbs 2.5 percent on July 1, 2026, as expected, the tipped wage will rise to $12.93.
Posted inChicago - Clearing
Alderman calls for answers on broken domestic violence system
“There are more than 72,000 outstanding warrants” in Cook County, said Ald. Silvana Tabares said. “These are people on our streets and they should not be walking freely in our neighborhood.”
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Lollapalooza Donates $3.1 Million to Expand Arts Programs in CPS
Lollapalooza gives $3.1 million to expand arts programs in Chicago public schools, targeting neighborhoods with fewer resources.
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Obama Presidential Center viewing event set for June 18 at Midway Plaisance
The Chicago Park District approved a free public viewing event on June 18 at Midway Plaisance Park for up to 50,000 attendees celebrating the Obama Presidential Center dedication.
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End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
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Southwest side aldermen demand answers on stalled gunshot detection contract
CPD, deputy mayor for community safety, Office of Emergency Management and other key officials skipped the hearing.