Mayor Johnson signs executive order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office – FOX32 (Chicago)

More bureaucracy is not the answer to Chicago violence – The Last Ward

Here’s the problem: Chicago already has at least eight overlapping entities with some claim to police accountability or public safety coordination. And this executive order adds three more: the Office of Gun Violence Reduction, an Interdepartmental Gun Violence Reduction Cabinet, and a 17-member Gun Violence Reduction Advisory Council. ... The root cause of Chicago’ public safety challenges has never been a lack of political bodies. It’s the city’s failure to back professional solutions.

Chicago one of only two big cities without mayoral, city council term limits

A city charter could impose them. All other big cities have one The post Chicago one of only two big cities without mayoral, city council term limits appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Editorial: Trump is a troll. But he's correct that lots of killing is going on in Chicago

As we wrote here last week, public safety must ultimately fall on the shoulders of Chicago mayors. More bureaucracy — in the form of the new stand-alone Department of Gun Violence Reduction — while well-intentioned, isn’t the panacea to what...

‘It’s Shocking’

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Following a Bloody Weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts City's Bizarre Emergency Declaration

Following a Bloody Weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts City's Bizarre Emergency Declaration

Illinois City Ranks #2 Overall In Cities That Inspire Baby Names

Illinois City Ranks #2 Overall In Cities That Inspire Baby Names

Mamdani embraces GOP making him ‘poster child’ of Democratic Party: ‘Let them’

The New York City mayor is taking a bring-it-on approach after a sweep of primary victories in his state by candidates he endorsed. The post Mamdani embraces GOP making him ‘poster child’ of Democratic Party: ‘Let them’ appeared first on MS NOW.

The Bears Wouldn’t Be The First NFL Team In Hammond, Indiana

The Chicago Bears are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. One of just two charter members of the league still playing today (the other being the Cardinals, a somewhat less-storied franchise), the Bears have had a lengthy and stalwart kinship with the City of Big Shoulders. That could change. Bears ownership announced on June 5 that they are focusing their attention on building a new stadium that not only isn’t in Chicago, but it isn’t in Illinois at all. “[T]he Chicago Bears Board of Directors met and voted to advance our stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site to be selected,” Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey and President and CEO Kevin Warren said in a statement. “We believe a world-class stadium project in Hammond will transform the region, connecting Northwest Indiana to the South Side of Chicago through the Loop and across neighborhoods and suburbs stretching north of the city. It will bring Chicagoland together and deliver new opportunities to its residents and businesses.

Trump slams Chicago leaders: Contrasts deaths in shooting incidents to US casualties in Iran conflict

The remark comes amid an ongoing political feud between President Trump and Illinois leaders, with the President effectively questioning Chicago's leadership, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, by suggesting they are failing to maintain order at home. Trump has frequently used Truth Social to demand that Illinois leaders request federal military, claiming he could make Chicago safe in one month.

Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire. Douglas DePodesta has served as special agent in charge in Chicago, one of the FBI’s largest [] The post Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say appeared first on Loonie Politics.

NFL Teams Up with Disney for Magical 2026 Fan Draft

Mickey Mouse and his friends are making their way to the NFL. On Monday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called Mickey Mouse and...

The 25 Oldest Cities in Illinois and Their Rich History

The 25 Oldest Cities in Illinois and Their Rich History

LIVE: Mayor Mamdani holds press conference on NYC security measures ahead of Fourth of July

Watch live as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the U.S. Coast Guard hold a press conference on security measures in the city ahead of July 4. #newyork #mamdani #july4th

New superintendents put teacher protection at top of policy agenda

New superintendents put teacher protection at top of policy agenda

More endorsements roll in for Katherine Waldron in Palm Beach County Commission bid

State lawmakers and local leaders join Lois Frankel, Lori Berman behind Katherine Waldron. The post More endorsements roll in for Katherine Waldron in Palm Beach County Commission bid appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Institutional Trend Following Plan

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Council and mayor clash over pick for interim city administrator

Council and mayor clash over pick for interim city administrator With financial deadlines looming, Mayor Lee wants her appointee to temporarily replace Jestin Johnson confirmed, but two councilmembers are hitting pause.

DOJ sending election monitors to 3 Michigan cities...

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