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Mayor Brandon Johnson is dropping his plan to veto a City Council ordinance aimed at continuing the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system he ended last month.
Johnson promised to veto the ordinance passed in a 33-to14 vote, but failed to make the move before a Wednesday morning deadline.
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Thornton Township trustees cite safety concerns in skipping meeting, Trustee Jerry Jones resigns
An already divided Thornton Township Board was revealed to be further fractured last night, with one trustee resigning ahead of a meeting and two others absent due to concerns for their safety. Read more here.
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Following Hurricane Helene, Deerfield-based Baxter doesn’t expect to return to normal supply of IV fluids until end of 2024
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Chicago Bears remain focused on a new downtown stadium, Kevin Warren says, despite lack of traction for public financing
Speaking Wednesday at the countryside resort where the team is staying in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Warren projected the same energy and passion for the project he has all along. Read more here.
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Steady rain fell and winds began to gust in the Tampa Bay area this morning as a mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida. Read more here.
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