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With property taxes representing an ever-increasing share of taxpayers’ budgets, our working-class and lower-income households need property tax relief,” said Cardenas. #propertytax

Held at the UIC Forum, the Safe Passage Rally also honored 17 Safe Passage workers who were identified as going above and beyond in supporting their school communities. #safepassage

“We urge the City of Chicago to work with Greyhound and other stakeholders to identify and implement a solution that preserves this critical mode of transportation to Chicago for abortion seekers. #abortionproviders

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, explained how top Democrats, like Harmon, wouldn’t allow the Invest in Kids Act renewal bill to be called this legislative session because it wasn’t favorable to public school teachers unions, who are large contributors to the Democrats’ campaigns. #dnc

However, in two surveys of my ward following each event, neighbors repeatedly asked for this not to be held on July 4th weekend, when the race blocks access to the park for weeks around a family holiday. #statement

“Ensuring the safety and security of our riders and employees is our number one priority at the CTA, and this pilot allows us to explore how new technology may be able to support these efforts and further enhance already successful and effective technologies currently in place,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. #security

“We have made common-sense reforms to increase how much we earn in investment returns for our state,” Frerichs said. #earnings

Beginning at the start of service on Tuesday September 3, the extension will reach an additional 21,000 residents and 15,000 jobs (within ½ mile) as compared to the current routing. #extenstion

There were six deaths from WNV confirmed in the state in 2023 and an additional 119 non-fatal cases reported (although human cases are underreported). #virus

“The future begins today as we bring our vision for Chicago’s first and only casino one step closer to reality,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation. #construction