Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson

In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.

Chicago alderman pushes for noise-sensitive zone
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City Council puts Shotspotter up for vote as Johnson works to phase it out
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Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.

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ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
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City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.

Man, 40, shot during fight on CTA train

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Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
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There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.

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Rebellyous Foods to offer plant-based meals for CPS kids
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Chicago Public Schools will soon offer plant-based chicken options from Rebellyous Foods. The manufacturer is part of a global plan to incorporate plant-based meal options in school lunches.

Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter

The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.

Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
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The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.