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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, fresh off her 20-point victory last Tuesday, announced she is seeking to lead the Cook County Democratic Party at its next meeting on April 18.
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Several weeks after the departure of its leader, Laura Kunard, the Public Safety division within the Chicago Office of the Inspector General released its first list of initiated projects. Those projects include closer looks at CPD’s gang database and strategic subject list, whether the city is complying with its video release and body camera policies, and officers’ “secondary employment.”
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Aldermen on a Joint Committee of Economic, Capital and Technology Development and Pedestrian and Traffic Safety approved a scaled down pilot program for free floating cars spearheaded by Ald. Proco Joe Moreno (1), O2017-8622. The pilot will bring 400 of the cars to Chicago streets. While the hope is to reduce congestion and private car ownership over time, two North Side aldermen suggested it would be a “nightmare” on already-crowded residential streets.
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Companies with more than 15 employees that have city contracts have until the end of June to put a policy prohibiting sexual harassment in place — or face losing the ability to do work for the city, under a measure approved Thursday by the Workforce Development and Audit Committee.
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More than 63 percent of Cook County voters urged lawmakers to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. In Chicago, 73 percent voted for legalization.
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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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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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Ald. Pat Dowell (3) will ask the council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety on Wednesday to lift regulations that limit parking around Wintrust Arena during DePaul University basketball games.
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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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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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Election day will have fascinating storylines no matter what – machine versus reform, beverage tax repealers versus unions, and as always, promises of change. Below are a few last notes and essential reads as voters make their final decisions.
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More than 100,000 votes were cast during the Early Voting period, smashing the previous record for a gubernatorial primary, Cook County Clerk David Orr announced Monday.
