Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to use $281.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to cover Chicago Police Department payroll costs during the early months of the pandemic drew an angry rebuke Thursday from activists and aldermen who said the money could have instead provided badly needed housing, health care and business lifelines to struggling residents.
Related posts
-
Villa Park police warn people to stay away from North Avenue
In the wake of a high-speed collision and a takeover in the area, Villa Park police... -
Palatine says farewell to man who helped village chart debt-free path
Palatine said goodbye this month to Finance Director Paul Mehring, who retired Friday after 28 years... -
Bears lose ninth straight: What worked, what didn’t?
What worked and what didn’t for the Bears in Sunday’s 34-17 loss to the Lions?