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city-hall
  • by david hall
Lithium battery fire worries push City Council committee to OK safety standards

Fires that erupt from the batteries are 'not like a regular flame,' said Patrick Cleary, president of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, noting that 'even after they’re put out they can start to regenerate heat again and start up again, especially with cars.'

city-hall
  • by david hall
Chicago City Council examines mayor’s plans to quickly spend COVID-19 relief money

Mayor Brandon Johnson was questioned on his long-term plans for a guaranteed income program that relies on expiring federal funds.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Aurora mayor says Kane County sheriff's decisions before police shooting led to 'unfortunate loss of life'

Mayor Richard Irvin was referring to Sheriff Ron Hain's order to seize the suspect's car the night before the fatal shooting, "compromising" an undercover Aurora police operation to arrest the man safely. Hain called Irvin's comments "reckless and inappropriate."

israel-hamas-war
  • by david hall
1 arrested, protesters pepper sprayed at University of Chicago graduation

One person, who school officials said was not affiliated with the university, was arrested during a protest against the war in Gaza on Saturday during graduation ceremonies at the University of Chicago.