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* ICYMI: Asylum seekers face their first Chicago winter. Sun-Times…
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* NBC Photographer George Mycyk yesterday…
The wind is strong and loud outside this police station at 51st and Wentworth on south side of Chicago as migrants try to stay warm inside their tents.
I did not see any warming buses. pic.twitter.com/D5tjUllHba— George Mycyk NBC 🇺🇦 (@GeorgeMycykNBC) October 31, 2023
* Isabel’s top picks…
* NBC | J.B. Pritzker-backed group sends $250,000 to Virginia Democrats: Think Big America, a nonprofit group affiliated with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is donating $250,000 to Virginia Democrats with a week to go before state legislative elections that could decide the future of abortion policy in the state. The group is sending $25,000 apiece to four Democrats running in battleground Senate districts: state Dels. Danica Roem and Schuyler Van Valkenburg, former prosecutor Russet Perry and entrepreneur Joel Griffin.
* Sun-Times | Pritzker’s science project: Aggressive bid for federal semiconductor center part of larger plan to make state hi-tech hub: With Chicago in the running for the $11 billion National Semiconductor Technology Center, a multi-university network of researchers and scientists are optimistic Illinois’ advances in engineering and manufacturing — especially quantum — will help them seal the deal. So is Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
* What’s your favorite made in Illinois product?…
It's here! The @IMA_Today released our brand new 2023 Made in Illinois poster today showcasing some of the amazing & innovative products made in the Land of Lincoln! Special thanks to @Nicor_Gas & @IMECillinois
which are tremendous partners who make manufacturers successful. pic.twitter.com/QbJfFY6VaA— Mark Denzler (@IllinoisMfgAssc) October 30, 2023
* Here’s the rest of your morning roundup…
* Center Square | Coalition lobbying for ‘assisted suicide’ law in Illinois getting pushback: A member of the coalition, Suzie Flack, lost her son to cancer and would like to see a gentle dying option. “I am hoping to carry on and tell his story and to reach people so they can understand that an option like this does provide a lot of comfort to terminally ill individuals,” Flack said.
* Forest Park Review | Former Obama campaign staffer running for Danny Davis’ seat: Kouri Marshall never held a political office before — but he’s still running on his record. That record including work for President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and work for former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st) and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Marshall also touted his work in the nonprofit sector. He serves as a director of state and local public policy for the Chamber of Progress, a trade organization for technology companies.
* Madison-St. Clair Record | Everytown for Gun Safety and others file amicus briefs supporting gun liability law, claiming ‘bad actors in the gun industry … enable gun violence’: The National Shooting Sports Foundation petitioned for the injunction, seeking protection under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Raveendran of Chicago, who in March filed a brief backing the ban on what the state defines as assault weapons, filed the current brief.
* Sun-Times | Rahm or Ed? Expert quizzed on who had most clout in preview of possible Burke trial testimony: Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon agreed during a sneak preview of her potential trial testimony that Burke’s role as the Council’s finance chairman put him in a “powerful and influential position.” She said he’s often been described as the Council “dean,” and she noted he has a “deep history” of the city’s legislative body.
* Tribune | Aldermen support March referendum on real estate transfer tax, sending ordinance to full City Council: In a 32-16 vote, the rules committee approved the revamped “Bring Chicago Home” measure, which offers a tiered tax rate on all property sales. Advocates say it would generate much-needed revenue for the city’s homeless population, but opponents in the real estate industry have warned that it would put a further damper on an already-fragile market for offices, retail and apartment buildings and drive up costs for tenants.
* Reuters | US Supreme Court won’t wade into Chicago parking meter fight: The justices rejected the drivers’ appeal of an April ruling from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld Chicago’s long term contract with Chicago Parking Meters LLC. The drivers have argued the contract and its restrictions on the city gave Chicago Parking Meters an unlawful monopoly in violation of U.S. antitrust law.
* Daily Herald | Rising pension costs to test Schaumburg’s ability to keep tax levy pledge: Since 2009, Schaumburg officials have kept a promise not to increase the property tax levy they established that year because of the economic recession. But they will soon face a dilemma when it comes to that pledge, due to rising police and firefighter pension costs that within a few years could consume the entire levy.
* WBEZ | The Calumet Water Reclamation Plant preps for the future as the climate continues to change: “I’ve been in the wastewater industry for 24 years now. And it seems like more and more events we’re having,” said Dan Mikso, one of the engineers at the plant. Despite more frequent floods, plant officials said they are ready for the challenge.
* CoStar | Jury Finds Brokers Conspired To Inflate Commissions, Awards Missouri Home Sellers Almost $1.8 Billion: The Chicago-based NAR has contended that the system provides an efficient marketplace accessible to all consumers. But the complaints, including the one for the lawsuit resolved in Kansas City, alleged that the practice is anticompetitive because it requires NAR-member agents to list all properties on regional multiple listing services, with broker commissions agreed to before a home is listed for sale.
* Pioneer Press | Sean Loughran sworn in as new Glencoe Public Safety Director: On Oct. 7, the Hamas terrorist group attacked Israel killing hundreds and taking many others hostage. By the end of that day, local organizers scheduled a large rally supporting Israel at Glencoe’s North Shore Congregation Israel, headlined by Governor J.B. Pritzker. The rally required large law enforcement presence and might have been a challenge for the head of any agency no matter how long they had been on the job. In the case of Glencoe Public Safety Director Sean Loughran, he had been in his new role for less than a week.
* Sun-Times | Pot shop company files suit to blunt planned dispensary at former Rainforest Cafe, limit proximity of minority-owned stores: The lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County by GRI Holdings alleges the proposed Consume Cannabis dispensary at 605 N. Clark St. violates state law by opening within 1,500 feet of its Green Rose Dispensary.
* Block Club | Aunt Martha’s Gets Unexpected $9 Million From MacKenzie Scott: Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, a nonprofit that serves over 105,000 children and adults each year at 30 locations in Illinois, received a $9 million award through the Chicago Community Trust from Scott’s Yield Giving charity fund, the organization announced Tuesday.
posted by Isabel Miller
Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 7:37 am
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Snow during October is not a new Chicago phenomenon. Nevertheless, the Johnson Administration was unprepared in terms of migrant housing and snow removal and street salting yesterday. While the snow is expected to melt within a few days, the roads were in poor condition last night as none appeared to have been plowed or salted.
Comment by Gravitas Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 8:14 am
“Jury Finds Brokers Conspired To Inflate Commissions”
This is an amazingly good thing, and a long time coming.
Watching how the real estate industry has been protecting itself from the changes the internet has brought to almost every other industry for the past 20 years, has been frustrating.
This is the first crack needed to break that dam.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 8:16 am
Seems that now that “Bring Chicago Home” has almost passed Mayor now has some room to help migrants. I took the Mayor’s comments after vote to mean just that. “When people ask what’s being done for black people…” Sadly, many people in Chicago don’t want the migrants here, which is why Governor doesn’t take the lead either it appears. It’s simply not politically popular to help people who aren’t from here, while so many people who lived here all their lives need help too.
Comment by og Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 8:22 am
Tootsie Roll
Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 8:51 am
Construction Equipment
Comment by Lurker Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:06 am
===plowed===
You are not a serious person.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:06 am
Perhaps the perceived bureaucratic bumbling and incompetence is the strategy all along with the goal being for the families who are seeking refuge in Chicago to realize there’s nothing here for them, no one will help them, the winter weather is brutal and they will then leave to become someone else’s problem.
Chicago is essentially incorporating a passive Greg Abbott strategy.
Comment by ORD-ELP Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:11 am
It’s time to step up and help the asylum seekers( they are here legally via the Biden administration). Every progressive in Chicago who put up a ” Hate has no home sign” (in front of their house) should consider taking in one migrant until their asylum hearing. Being a welcoming , santuary city means taking responsibility for your progressive values.
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:16 am
===It’s time to step up and help the asylum seekers===
OK, send us your home address, troll.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:17 am
=== It’s time to step up and help the asylum seekers( they are here legally via the Biden administration).===
They are here legally via Title 8, signed into law October 8 1940.
Fixed it for you.
Comment by 17% Solution Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 9:50 am
== they are here legally via the Biden administration==
They are here legally regardless of the administration. Try understanding the law before making a moronic comment.
You’re truly and upstanding Christian human being @Steve. Troll indeed.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 10:18 am
Let’s get technical here.
Under the law, the asylum seekers are *presumed* here legally until their asylum claim is adjudicated and deemed either valid or invalid.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 10:27 am
==they are here legally via the Biden administration==
Maybe Trump shouldn’t have granted Venezuelans legal status on his last day in office. What are your thoughts on the signal that sent? https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/19/trump-venezuela-temporary-legal-status-460524
Comment by supplied_demand Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 10:43 am
Also the “Hate Has No Home Here” signs are not about immigration they are about all sorts of bigotry and prejudice. Per the Trib:
It all began last fall, when North Park residents wanted a peaceful poster to hang in windows. They agreed it should counter the divisive nature of the conversation surrounding the presidential election. The slogan “Hate has no home here” was suggested by a third-grader. (His family asked to remain anonymous to protect the child’s privacy.)
“It’s very telling, actually, that the phrase and the sentiment came from children,” said Carmen Rodriguez, president of the Hollywood-North Park Community Association. “As adults, we’ve become immune to the idea that there is bigotry, there is hatred, there is ugliness in the word. Children don’t get that.”
Comment by Big Dipper Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 10:43 am
@ RNUG
Wrong. A person claiming asylee status and seeking asylum IS here legally. It is not a conditional statement.
A person is innocent until found guilty of a crime.
An asylee is legal until determined not to qualify.
Conditional statements such as yours are false.
Comment by H-W Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 10:43 am
Has Springfield offered to house any migrants?
Comment by Big Dipper Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 11:13 am
=Has Springfield offered to house any migrants?=
HAs Wheaton? Afterall, Wheaton is the home of Wheaton College’s Billy Graham Hall and famous “christian” Jeanne Ives.
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 11:39 am
How can anyone expect those who supported the last governor and trashing the state’s finances to strip workers’ rights in favor of the wealthiest to be compassionate toward migrants?
Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 12:49 pm
Jeppson’s Malort
Comment by ARepublicIfUCanKeepIt Wednesday, Nov 1, 23 @ 4:54 pm