Chicago Journal
City council OKs $16.7B budget, 30% increase in spending
Included in the budget is a 30% increase in spending on an array of programs using an infusion of federal funds.
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Chicago Journal
Judge denies request to extend Catanzara mandate muzzle
The city argued the union's actions amounted to encouraging a work stoppage while union attorneys said the matter is part of a unfair labor dispute and the vaccine mandate was ordered without union input.
Police
Judge denies Chicago Police union's effort to recuse herself from case
The union wanted Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan to recuse herself because of what its attorney, Joel D'Alba, called the "appearance of impropriety."
Chicago Journal
Laquan McDonald shooting continues to follow Rahm Emanuel, now in confirmation battle
The White House is confident Emanuel will be confirmed by the Senate despite sharp criticism by several of the president's allies. The White House also expects he will win support from several Senate Republicans.
Police
Chicago Police Chief, David Brown, ups the ante: Unvaccinated cops risk retirement benefits
In a memo sent Sunday night, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that those officers who do choose to retire rather than comply "may be denied retirement credentials."
Police
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot takes police union head to court over vaccines
The mayor said in a statement that the city's law department filed a complaint in Cook County Circuit Court for injunctive relief against Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, whom she accused of "engaging in, supporting and encouraging work stoppage or strike."
Chicago Journal
Chicago cops won't be sent home over vaccine status - yet
"Nobody is going to be turned away," said police department spokesman Tom Ahern. "Officers will be working their normal shifts this weekend (and) they won't be turned away or sent home... Officers will continue coming to work until they are told otherwise..."
Chicago Journal
Chicago police union head urges cops to defy vaccine mandate
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara vowed to take Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration to court if it tries to enforce the mandate, which requires city workers to report their vaccine status by the end of the work week.
Chicago Journal
CEO quits following Chicago Park District abuse allegations
Kelly was appointed by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2011. Investigations into the allegations have led to disciplinary action against dozens of employees in the Beaches and Pool Unit, including high-level managers.
Chicago Journal
Groundbreaking for Obama presidential center set for Tuesday
The complex will sit on 19 acres of the 540-acre Jackson Park and include a museum, public library branch, athletic center, children's play area and a test kitchen. Obama's presidential papers will be available in digital form.
Chicago News
Mayor: San Antonio superintendent chosen to lead CPS
Martinez previously worked for Chicago Public Schools and replaces interim schools CEO Jose Torres, who had been leading the roughly 350,000-student district after CEO Janice Jackson announced plans to step down in May.
Chicagoland News
Guilty plea likely from Crestwood mayor in red-light camera corruption probe
Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta was charged with bribery, tax crimes, and lying to agents.