City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway

The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.

Chicago City Council approves gas, CTA giveaway
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The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.

Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's gas, transit card giveaway
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.

When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?

Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.

Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino

In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.

Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.

Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.

Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago
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The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.

Chicago elected officials ready themselves for influx in Ukrainian refugees
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President Joe Biden is calling 'Unite for Ukraine' an expedited channel for secure and legal migration from Europe to America for Ukrainians who have a sponsor here in the states.

Critics hit Lightfoot for gas and transit card giveaway
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If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.