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The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll

According to dispatch records obtained by Fox News, Chicago’s chief of patrol allegedly directed officers not to respond when Border Patrol and ICE agents were surrounded and rammed by demonstrators during an anti-ICE operation. #police

Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification

The expanded effort will add enhanced grocery markets, frozen meal options, snack stations, apprenticeships, and improved access to public benefits. #foods

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

Trump has long decried the crime and conditions inside large U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. #crime

“Our teachers are ready, our classrooms are ready, and the entire city is behind our scholars every step of the way.” #students

During the Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 spring legislative session, state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 2990. #gambling

The Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade begins at 7 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. with a complimentary community breakfast at the Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 1457 S. Kenneth Avenue, complete with a celebrity chef. #parade