City Council panel backs expansion of paid leave for Chicago workers | #citycouncil
CHICAGO (CBS) — A key City Council committee on Thursday endorsed a proposal to provide all workers in Chicago with up to 10 paid days off a year, setting up a final City Council vote next week, despite continued objections from many business groups. The Workforce Development Committee approved the expansion of paid time off […]
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Chicago City Council members want to put ‘sanctuary city’ status before voters – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
Several members of the City Council are aiming to add a referendum to the March ballot, calling on voters to weigh in on Chicago’s “sanctuary city” status. The five members of the City Council are calling for a special meeting this week to discuss the topic, with more than 20,000 migrants coming to Chicago over […]
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Johnson, Council spar over Marina City migrant housing plan – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will travel to Washington, D.C. to push for more federal assistance for migrants arriving in the city, but he is facing pushback on a proposed housing site in downtown Chicago. As of Wednesday, more than 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago in the last 14 months. Nearly 12,000 are […]
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Some Chicago City Council members advocate for more police helicopters to deter smash-and-grab burglaries – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
In an effort to halt what appears to be a growing trend, some members of Chicago City Council are advocating for the use of police helicopters to crack down on smash-and-grab burglaries that use stolen vehicles to crash into storefronts. Boneyard, a shoe store located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, was one of the latest […]
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Mayor Brandon Johnson to present his 1st Chicago budget to city council amid $538M budget gap | #citycouncil
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:32PM CHICAGO — He came into office with big progressive promises. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was elected with an agenda to reopen mental health clinics, help the homeless, put more investments into the South and West sides, and the list goes on. But, will it all be included in Johnson’s first […]
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Mayor Johnson agrees to compromise on raising pay for tipped workers
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a compromise with Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Illinois Restaurant Association has agreed to a plan to phase out the lower minimum wage for tipped workers over the next five years. The City Council Workforce Development Committee originally had been set to vote Wednesday on a plan to eliminate the lower minimum […]
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City Council approves ordinance requiring developers to include EV charging stations | #citycouncil
City Council approves ordinance requiring developers to include EV charging stations – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Developers of new high-rise or single-family homes are now required to provide the electrical equipment necessary to establish EV parking spots. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not […]
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City Council votes on additional $34.5M on migrant crises | #citycouncil
CHICAGO (CBS) — More money will go towards dealing with the migrant crisis. The Chicago City Council voted to spend an additional $34.5 million.It breaks down to $33 million in Homeland Security grant care and $1.5 million in tax increment financing dollars. That money will be used to buy a property in the North Park […]
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Activists call for City Council to fund homeless, addiction programs | #citycouncil
CHICAGO (CBS) — Activists on the South Side are calling on City Hall to provide more funding for homeless programs and to help those struggling with drug addiction. It comes in response to the city’s plans to increase funding for incoming migrants. A press conference will happen today at 10:45 a.m. in Englewood. CBS Chicago […]
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Chicago City Council approves $51M in funding for migrant housing | #citycouncil
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to spend $51 million in funding from a 2021 budget surplus to pay for efforts to care for migrants from Central and South America who have been sent here from Texas, following a heated debate that was repeatedly interrupted by angry protesters. The funding was approved […]
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