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News from November 2023

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Gov. Pritzker’s dishonest spin on Chicago crime, Illinois jobs

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Nov 30, 2023

There’s no denying Gov. J.B. Pritzker should be one of the state’s biggest cheerleaders, consistently accentuating Illinois’ positives. It’s what any good governor should do.

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Report reveals white students face more discipline at James Ward Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

White students, constituting 6.6% or 35 of James Ward Elementary School's total student population of 530, accounted for six out of the 13 total suspensions (46.2%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former House Minority Leader Durkin will not run for Cook County State's Attorney

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

After months of deliberation, former Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin has decided against seeking the Republican nomination for Cook County State's Attorney.

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Policy banning Chicago cops from joining 'hate' groups open to First Amendment rights challenge: legal expert

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 30, 2023

A policy recently approved by a community oversight group that bans Chicago cops from joining “hate” and “extremist” groups is vulnerable to a First Amendment challenge in court.

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CTA and CDOT Release First-Ever “Better Streets for Buses Plan”

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced the launch of the city's first-ever Better Streets for Buses Plan. This plan aims to improve bus services throughout the city by investing in street, signal, and sidewalk infrastructure. The goal is to achieve faster and more reliable bus service, improved access to bus stops, and better bus stops.Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has identified improving bus reliability and coordinating infrastructure investments as key transportation goals. In crafting the Better...

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City of Waukegan City Council met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

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City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Nov. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2023

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 1

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Rodney Murphy, former Oak Park And River Forest High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks won 92-76 in their NCAA D3 game against the St. Norbert Green Knights on Wednesday, November 29.

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David Swedura, former Prospect High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NAIA game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in University Park, Illinois.

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St. Rita of Cascia High School standout Elias Morris’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 61-77 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Wednesday, November 29.

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On Wednesday, November 29, former Delaware County Christian High School standout Jackson Piotrowski’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Liberty High School standout Andre Brandon’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Nicollet Senior High School standout Shane Stevensen’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Roosevelt Lakers won 76-67 in their NAIA game against the Governors State Jaguars on Wednesday, November 29.

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On Wednesday, November 29, former Riverside Brookfield High School standout Andrew Veon’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks won 92-76 in their NCAA D3 game against the St. Norbert Green Knights on Wednesday, November 29.

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On Wednesday, November 29, Quince Orchard High School standout Steven Ukiteyedi competed in NAIA game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Phillip Lawrence, former Poly Prep Country Day High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Chicago Maroons won 67-63 in their NCAA D3 game against the Kalamazoo Hornets on Wednesday, November 29.

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Geneva High School standout Josh Preston’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Chicago Maroons won 67-63 in their NCAA D3 game against the Kalamazoo Hornets on Wednesday, November 29.

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Marist High School standout Mason Ross’ college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Kolden Vanlandingham, former Northeastern High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 61-77 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Wednesday, November 29.

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DuPont Manual High School standout Owen Walsh’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in De Pere, Wisconsin.