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County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

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Cook County Unveils $9.69 Billion Budget, Absorbs $550M Deficit Without Tax Hikes

County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

OpEd: The Cost of Convenience: Why Local Leaders Must Scrutinize Surveillance Deals

Surveillance companies are increasingly using AI to leverage facial recognition and create a real-time map of you. This information has been shared with federal agencies... #surveillance

Willie Wilson Calls for Hilario Dominguez to Exit Chicago Board of Education Race Amid Allegations

Board members are expected to exercise oversight of the school system and make decisions affecting students, educators, parents and taxpayers. #williewilson #cps

Corbett Challenges Pritzker Over Proposed Property-Tax Deal for Bears Stadium

The governor has also faced pressure from lawmakers and local officials to strike a deal that protects taxpayers while preserving the economic benefits associated with the Bears. #chicagobears

CTA Opens Roseland Community Office as Red Line Extension Moves Forward

The extension will add four new, fully accessible stations. Planned stations will be located near 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue near 116th Street and 130th Street. #cta

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

NAACP Illinois State Conference Urges State Leaders to Reject Federal Private-School Voucher Scheme

It provides a federal tax credit for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations that support K-12 private-school tuition. State participation is voluntary, but states that choose to participate must officially identify qualifying scholarship organizations for the federal government. #naacp

OpEd: The Cost of Convenience: Why Local Leaders Must Scrutinize Surveillance Deals

Surveillance companies are increasingly using AI to leverage facial recognition and create a real-time map of you. This information has been shared with federal agencies... #surveillance

Howard Brown Health Marks National PrEP Day With Call for Comprehensive HIV Prevention and Healthcare

For Howard Brown Health, this year's observance is also an opportunity to remind Chicago residents that healthcare should not be limited to addressing one condition or concern at a time. #hiv #aids #prep

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