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20th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Tshey Gebre Promises 72-Hour Response Time, Rent Caps, and Greater Transparency

Gebre also committed to establishing a strict policy requiring his administration to respond to every constituent inquiry within 72 hours. #chicago #alderman #election

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

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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

Chicago’s Magic Parlour Extends Run Into 2027 as Dennis Watkins Marks 25 Years of Magic

The production combines traditional sleight of hand, mind-reading and audience participation in an intimate setting designed to put spectators close to the performance. #goodman #magic

Chicago City Council Approves Revamped Parking Meter Deal With Stonepeak in 46-3 Vote

Aldermen voted 46-3 Tuesday to approve the transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC to New York-based infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak Partners, clearing the way for a $2.53 billion transaction after months of negotiations over concessions for the city. #parking #chicago

EPA Employees’ Union Joins Calls for Transparency Over Amtrak’s Planned Bridgeport Maintenance Facility

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Amtrak up to $572 million in August for the new maintenance facility and another $87 million for bridge and viaduct improvements in the area. #amtrak #local704

CTA and City Partners to Host Major Fall 2026 Career Fair at Kennedy-King College

With more than 60 employers and resource agencies expected to attend, the fair represents thousands of available jobs in fields such as transportation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, security, retail, education, banking, and government. #careerfair #jobfair

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