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In a statement released Thursday, Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson said the board's decision departed from sound budgeting principles by relying on speculative revenue to balance the district's finances. #cps #budget #chicago

The nonpartisan government finance watchdog released three reports Wednesday examining the fiscal issues it says will shape CPS' financial future beyond this year's budget cycle. #cps #civicfederation #budget

Plaintiffs suing over the ID requirement to own and possess not just guns but ammunition say it violates their Second and 14th Amendment rights. Attorney Jacob Huebert of the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed the lawsuit in May, saying it’s been around since 1967. #foid #gunlaws #centersquare

The summit serves as the centerpiece of TUF Teens, a free, paid construction training program for youth ages 16 to 18. Participants receive hands-on experience while earning compensation during their training. #toolsup #summit #southside

Dr. Isaac Zúñiga, president of Richard J. Daley College, said the program reflects the college's commitment to providing inclusive educational opportunities. #program #college #richardjdaley

The party argued that Bailey's refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden's victory reflects continued alignment with Trump's claims about the election. #democrats #bailey #elections

The city has collected none of the $131.7 million total projected for sale of debt, advertising, augmented reality and video game licensing. #centersquare #alderman #chicagomayor

"Throughout my twenty-year career as a state legislator, I have stood with immigrant communities, and I know for certain: being an immigrant, being Brown, or being scared of ICE should not be a death sentence," Hernandez said. #ice #democraticparty #immigrants

“Consider this a call, Mr. President. I’m calling on you to invest in building more affordable homes across this country. I’m calling on you to respond to the needs of people who cannot afford grocery and gas,” the mayor said. #trump #chicagomayor #centersquare

House Bill 3564 requires new transparencies, specifically that all fees must be listed on the first page of a lease. It also prohibits application fees larger than $50 in most cases, any fee for a change or renewal of a lease, after-hours maintenance and multiple others. #centersquare #tenant #law