‘Bring Chicago Home’ to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council

‘Bring Chicago Home’ to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council

It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.

It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.

Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Ohioans vote 'yes' on reproductive care freedom
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Ohioans vote 'yes' on reproductive care freedom

Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.

Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.

Biden to meet with UAW president in Illinois on Thursday

Biden to meet with UAW president in Illinois on Thursday

President Joe Biden on Thursday will meet in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union, and the two leaders are expected to highlight plans to reopen an auto factory that Stellantis wanted to close.

President Joe Biden on Thursday will meet in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union, and the two leaders are expected to highlight plans to reopen an auto factory that Stellantis wanted to close.

Biden to visit Illinois on Thursday
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Biden to visit Illinois on Thursday

President Joe Biden on Thursday will meet in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union, and the two leaders are expected to highlight plans to reopen an auto factory that Stellantis wanted to close.

President Joe Biden on Thursday will meet in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union, and the two leaders are expected to highlight plans to reopen an auto factory that Stellantis wanted to close.

Il Senate GOP: Save the 'Invest in Kids' program
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Il Senate GOP: Save the 'Invest in Kids' program

Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House and Senate leaders to save the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program.

Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House and Senate leaders to save the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program.

All eyes on Kentucky's governor race
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All eyes on Kentucky's governor race

The Kentucky's governor race is one that a lot of people are watching.

The Kentucky's governor race is one that a lot of people are watching.

Abortion rights at center of Ohio elections
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Abortion rights at center of Ohio elections

A big vote on abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The vote is seen as the latest test for how states react to last year's Supreme Court?s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

A big vote on abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The vote is seen as the latest test for how states react to last year's Supreme Court?s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Former Alderman Bob Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney

Former Alderman Bob Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney

Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.

Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.

Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims

Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims

Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.

Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.

Chicago alderman calls on fellow Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign
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Chicago alderman calls on fellow Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.