Chicago News
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The latest in a series of ordinances to address sexual assault and harassment are up in the city’s Workforce Development and Audit Committees Thursday. Aldermen introduced measures to extend harassment rules to elected officials, voted to mandate annual sexual harassment training in December, and broadened the city’s definition of harassment to protect constituents last month.
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Calls to police about sex crimes and domestic violence can no longer be used to land a building on the city’s list of problem-ridden properties under a proposal (O2018-89) authored by Ald. Emma Mitts (37) approved Wednesday by the Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection.
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With the primary election mercifully behind us, attention will start to shift to next year’s mayoral and aldermanic races. Seven months after supporters formed an exploratory committee, former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy announced his bid for mayor late Wednesday with a video at garryformayor.com and a round of media interviews.
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Calls to police about sex crimes and domestic violence could no longer be used to land a building on the city’s list of problem-ridden properties under a proposal (O2018-89) authored by Ald. Emma Mitts (37) set to be heard today at 11 a.m. by the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.
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A coalition of community groups put their lawsuits against the city demanding federal oversight of efforts to reform the Chicago Police Department on hold Tuesday, saying an agreement would give them a chance to shape new rules that will govern officers.
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Cook County Assessor and Democratic Party Chairman Joe Berrios fell to newcomer Fritz Kaegi, conceding roughly two hours after the polls closed on Tuesday night in one of this primary cycles’ wildest races. Toni Preckwinkle secured a third term with close to 61 percent of the vote, despite charges of failed promises and continued tax hikes from her challenger, while at least five new commissioners are on their way to joining the board.
Fritz Kaegi's wife, Rebecca, and three children look on during his acceptance speech for Cook County Assessor at Apollos 2000 on Mar. 20, 2018.
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Despite coming out third in the race for Cook County Assessor, Andrea Raila’s attorney says she is still pursuing an investigation and court case over irregularities at polling places. Notices were improperly displayed and passed out to voters saying Raila was not a valid candidate, a violation Raila says deserves investigation.
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Now that it is all over but the voting, let’s take one last look at the money raised by Cook County candidates hoping to emerge victorious once all the ballots have been counted. [If you want a more in depth look, sign up for The Daily Line Racing Form.]
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MAR 19, 2018
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