Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an executive order Monday to establish a reparations task force and agenda aimed at addressing historical injustices against the African American community.

Mayor Johnson announces plans for reparations task force
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced plans for a reparations task force on Monday. The taskforce will look at how policies have negatively affected Black Chicagoans in the past and present and recommend solutions for the future.

Chicago mayor responds to proposed curfew to deter teen chaos

Mayor Brandon Johnson is criticizing a new proposal to impose an 8 p.m. curfew on unaccompanied minors downtown.

Chicago mayor responds to proposed curfew to deter teen chaos
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Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins said the curfew ordinance is in response to the married couple that was assaulted in Streetervillle last week.

West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention

"Building wealth to increase health" was the theme of Tuesday’s panel at West Side Union’s annual community convention.

West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention
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This year's West Side United Communities Convention discussed the relationship between health and wealth gaps for African American and Latino Chicago residents. Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered the convention's opening remarks.

Mayor Johnson expands free WiFi access to Chicago public parks
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the expansion of free internet access to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Parks. The expansion will serve more than 40,000 CPS students and includes 60 public parks on the South and West sides of the city.

Chicago mayor announces $600K in grants to support youth programs

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Tuesday a significant investment aimed at keeping teens out of trouble this summer by pumping $600,000 into local neighborhoods.

Johnson announces $600K in grants to support youth programs
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Tuesday a significant investment aimed at keeping teens out of trouble this summer by pumping $600,000 into local neighborhoods.

Gage Park reopens facilities a year after closing to house migrants

Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.

Chicago leaders celebrate start of Pride Month with flag raising
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The raising of the Pride flag at Daley Plaza on Monday marked more than a ceremony. It was an accounting of how Pride-related legislation and attitudes are manifesting in Cook County.

Gospel Music Fest draws tens of thousands to Chicago
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The Gospel Music Festival happening this weekend is one of the oldest in Chicago. It also pulls in tens of thousands of people from all over the world.

Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools

Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.

Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
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Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.