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Leader of Asian American Institute seeks to unite communities into political bloc
Tribune staff reporterIn many ways, Asian-Americans have done remarkably well in achieving the American dream of going to college, working at a good job and earning a nice living. Take Tuyet Le, who came to the United States as a Vietnamese refugee when she was 3 years...Tags: Chicago, Hobbies, Buddhism, Sesame Street (tv program), George Ryan
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Watered-down vacant house measure passes City Council panel
Clout StreetOver the objections of community activists, a Chicago City Council committee on Monday signed off on a watered-down proposal to hold banks accountable for vacant property on which they hold mortgages. The measure, backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, would...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Lawyers, Justice System, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Rahm Emanuel
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City Council approves gun ranges in Chicago
Clout StreetThe Chicago City Council today voted to legalize firing ranges inside city limits as Mayor Rahm Emanuel tries to head off a federal court decision that could force the city to welcome them. The vote came without discussion or dissent today. The practice...Tags: Local Government, Chicago Mayor, U.S. Supreme Court, Politics, Interior Policy
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Chicago City Council to consider ban on crib bumpers
Tribune reportersChicago could become the first city in the country to ban the sale of crib bumper pads if the City Council approves an ordinance introduced today. Ald. James Balcer, 11th, and George Cardenas, 12th, introduced the ordinance in response to a series of...Tags: Science and Technology, Maryland, Consumers, George A. Cardenas, James Balcer
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Downtown rooftop patios can stay open later
Clout StreetDowntown rooftop gardens and outdoor patios will be able to stay open an hour later on weekdays under a trial program the Chicago City Council approved today. Under the measure, the patios and rooftops would be able to stay open until midnight seven days...Tags: Brendan Reilly, Illinois
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Chicago to cut security details for some public officials
Security details for several city public officials will be reduced or eliminated, the Chicago Police Department said tonight. The Police Department offered few details on the moves, but said they will put more cops on the street and save taxpayers more...Tags: Chicago, Housing and Urban Planning, Interior Policy, Government, Chicago Police Department
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Aldermen send Emanuel letter outlining budget concerns
Clout StreetA majority of the Chicago City Council fired off a letter to Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday, expressing concerns about the administration’s proposed cuts to libraries, public health centers, graffiti removal teams and the city’s 911 center....Tags: John Arena, Nicholas Sposato, Local Government, Chicago Mayor, Libraries
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Emanuel willing to talk budget alternatives with aldermen
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel said today he’s willing to discuss alternatives to his proposed budget after a majority of the Chicago City Council fired off a letter expressing concerns about social service and public safety cuts in his spending plan. The...Tags: Ricardo Munoz, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Libraries, Mental Health, John Arena
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Emanuel ethics reforms back on track at City Council
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to tighten lobbying rules passed the Chicago City Council today after some slight modifications. “For too long there have been frayed threads between the public and (elected officials),” Emanuel said. “This is...Tags: Values, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Employees, Elections
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New curfew for Chicago children under 12
Clout StreetThe Chicago City Council today approved without debate an earlier curfew for children younger than 12.Youngsters now will have to be inside by 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, they would have to be in by 9 p.m. “It...Tags: Garry McCarthy, Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel
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Mortgage holders now more accountable for abandoned buildings
Tribune reporterThe Chicago City Council passed legislation today that makes banks and other financial companies more accountable for problems inside thousands of abandoned buildings. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, faced adamant opposition from the financial...Tags: Chicago Mortgages, Finance, Fannie Mae, Crime, Law and Justice, Freddie Mac
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Deal reached on Lincoln Park Hospital development
Clout StreetThe company behind the controversial Lincoln Park Hospital site redevelopment has agreed to scale down its plans, place further limits on truck traffic and donate money to a local school and park, 43rd Ward Ald. Michele Smith said today. Construction...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Hospitals and Clinics, Michele Smith, Human Interest, Health
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