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Environmental ‘enforcement theater’
Election Day approaches The election for mayor, alderpersons, and police district councils will take place on Tuesday, February 28. Early voting can be done up until Monday the 27th. The supersite at 191 N. Clark St., the office of the Board of Election Commissioners at 69 W. Washington St., 6th Floor, and all fifty polling […] The post <strong>Environmental ‘enforcement theater’</strong> appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Progressive Women Run Against Incumbent in Newly Gerrymandered 15th Ward
Two progressive challengers are campaigning on their values in the 15th Ward. How do they gain enough trust just to get residents to vote? The post Progressive Women Run Against Incumbent in Newly Gerrymandered 15th Ward appeared first on South Side Weekly.
South Side resident removed from City Council meeting
South Side resident removed from City Council meeting On February 1, a resident of the 11th Ward was ejected from a City Council meeting by Chicago police after speaking against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed agreement with utility giant Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), citing its failure to curb corruption and the climate crisis. “A fifteen-year franchise agreement, […] The post <strong>South Side resident removed from City Council meeting</strong> appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Affordable Housing Advocates Push for Co-Ops
Co-op members, City officials, and housing organizers weigh in on whether limited-equity housing co-ops can provide affordable and sustainably priced housing The post Affordable Housing Advocates Push for Co-Ops appeared first on South Side Weekly.
As Investors Buy More Homes Around the Obama Presidential Center Gentrification Worries Soar
South Shore has experienced the largest share of homes for sale bought by investors than any other neighborhood in the city, raising concerns over housing affordability The post As Investors Buy More Homes Around the Obama Presidential Center Gentrification Worries Soar appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Early voting begins January 26
Early voting begins January 26 Early voting for the February municipal election begins Thursday, January 26 and can be done at the supersite at 191 N. Clark St. and the office of the Board of Election Commissioners, 69 W. Washington St., 6th Floor, from 9am–6pm on weekdays, 9am–5pm on Saturdays, and 10am–4pm on Sundays. The […] The post <strong>Early voting begins January 26</strong> appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Op-ed: Anti-Black and Anti-Immigrant Racism Reinforce One Another. Solidarity Is the Only Way We Win
Lightfoot’s decision to house migrants in shuttered Woodlawn school without community input should unite us in demanding real investments—not keep us apart The post Op-ed: Anti-Black and Anti-Immigrant Racism Reinforce One Another. Solidarity Is the Only Way We Win appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Assault Weapon Ban Draws Praise from Chicago Violence Prevention Advocates
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, facing legal opposition from Republicans, makes Illinois the ninth state to ban high-powered guns used in mass shootings The post Assault Weapon Ban Draws Praise from Chicago Violence Prevention Advocates appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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