Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago
The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare
Friday’s event will feature a conversation with Johnson, a screening of The Folded Map Project—The Movie, and a live arts activation led by the Englewood Arts Collective, which she co-founded. #event #englewood
Johnson made his comments during a recent press conference, where he argued that Chicago’s past reliance on policing failed to address the root causes of crime. #remarks
Alderman Samantha Nugent asked to see a $3 million budget analysis prepared for the city by Ernst & Young. Alderman Brendan Reilly repeated Nugent’s question to Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman. #deficit
Rep. Sheehan Criticizes Pritzker, Johnson Over Refusal of Federal Help Amid Chicago Violence (Homer Glen, IL) - State Rep. Patrick Sheehan sharply criticized Gov....
Morrison, a Republican representing the 17th District, called their stance “dangerous” and “deeply irresponsible,” pointing to the ongoing violence that has plagued Chicago neighborhoods. #opposition