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Day: January 7, 2023

New York City, Chicago plead for federal aid as Democratic governor joins migrant bussing train – FOX News

January 7, 2023 10 Comments

The mayors seek direct funding and the ability to transfer migrants elsewhere, among other things. “We need federal support, resources, communication and collaboration,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in September. “And that has to come in short order.”

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A huge hike in property taxes threatens to speed up gentrification in some Chicago neighborhoods – Audio – WBEZ

January 7, 2023 2 Comments

Many Chicagoans are still reeling from the massive property tax hike that was announced last month. And some Latino neighborhoods are seeing the greatest increase, upwards of 46%, according to a recent report published by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office.

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Chicago sends promised supplemental payment to pension funds – The Bond Buyer

January 7, 2023 No Comments

Chicago sent a $242 million supplemental payment to its pension systems, making good on a funding policy adopted as part of the 2023 budget that helped lift its one junk rating back into investment-grade territory.

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Legislation advances mandating Illinois schools teach sex ed in all grades – Center Square

January 7, 2023 9 Comments

An image of the National Sex Education Standards documentLegislation in Springfield would mandate the National Sex Education Standards for schools. Currently, school districts can opt out and a large majority have. According to Awake-Illinois, only 25 schools have adopted some or all of the National Sex Education Standards, while

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