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"mayor life" Discussed on WGN Radio
"Our next star media group station. It's 29° and Claudia 12 o'clock, good morning, I'm James Sears. Chicago mayor life but it's under an ethics investigation over emails. Plus highland park officials, what they're saying about a permanent memorial to honor the July 4th shooting victims. WGN traffic are expressways in total weights out look to be in good shape right now, accident and delay free. The Chicago board of ethics decided Monday afternoon to launch an investigation into mayor lightfoot's campaign, WG and C roxton with tails. The board of ethics has directed inspectors general for both city hall in Chicago public schools, to investigate emails, a campaign sent to Chicago public school teachers and faculty at city colleges of Chicago. Those emails ask teachers to encourage their students to volunteer for lightfoot campaign in exchange for class credit, like food has said a young staffer was her responsible for the recruitment effort and that there was no nefarious intent. Steve roxton WGN news. The search is still on for the man who stole a van from the Rockford funeral home Saturday with the body still inside. The van was found empty Sunday on Chicago's south side in the 1400 block of east 87th street, the body of a man in his 40s was found just a Monday night in an alley two blocks away, more from W Jan's burner tumulty. In Rockford, the funeral director there is currently on probation and will continue to be until the end of May this year. Public record shows that disciplinary action was based on unprofessional conduct, failure to account for personal property and aiding and assisting on license to practice a $10,000 fine was also issued. If you have information on the suspect, you're asked to call Rockford police. Police believe the suspect accused of killing 7 people at two different locations in California acted alone. The related shootings happened Monday in half moon bay just south of San Francisco, the first set of mushroom farm, the second a trucking business, the victims are believed to be Chinese farm workers, authorities say 67 year old Chun Li zhao turned himself in and is cooperating, officials say he worked for one of those two businesses. Resident Tom Watson was leaving work when the shooting happened. I've never seen so much police activity on the coast side living here for this long. And it was sort of troubling to see with all the sheriffs, all the helicopters. It was actually a scary scene. This follows a weekend shooting where a suspect shot and killed 11 people in Monterey Park in Southern California before killing himself the next day. That leaves 18
WBBM Newsradio
"mayor life" Discussed on WBBM Newsradio
"To AccuWeather meteorologist dean devore. Yeah, Cisco really, everybody should allow for occasional snow flurries all day. There's some snow showers up and just north and west of the center of the city as you get out towards Wheaton and Schaumburg. And then I see more as you go up in those northern suburbs towards Wisconsin, there's a really big band of stuff over Lake Michigan that could rotate along the lakefront and down towards the southern suburbs in northwest Indiana later today. I'm worried about some of those having some hefty amounts of snow coming down may not do much for slipperiness, but poor visibility this afternoon this evening we'll be watching that carefully here as we go through the day with more snow showers after yesterday's initial snow will keep you up to date. Whether it be neurologists dean divorce. We'll keep you updated on the very latest weather conditions at least ten times an hour here on M you can also find live interactive radar at wbm news radio dot com. A state trooper was hurt when the officer lost control of the vehicle they were driving and happened around midnight at 95th in cottage grove, police say the trooper was pursuing a stolen vehicle, no word on the trooper's condition. Illinois voters have agreed to change the constitution to give unions more clout. Illinois voters approved an amendment that guarantees the right to bargain collectively. Business groups and conservatives don't like it. They believe taxes will go up. Comedies will stay away or flee to other states and unions will have too much power. The unions say the amendment ensures that workers will always be able to use their collective clout to secure better pay, hours in working conditions. Keith Johnson one O 5 9 will get the mayor's offering details on the next phase of her large community redevelopment plan. On the west side mayor life would lead to celebration for the third anniversary of the invest southwest initiative. The city has been spurring development along business corridors on Chicago's south
WGN Radio
"mayor life" Discussed on WGN Radio
"At this moment. Due to a better than projected economy, mayor life had says she's going to suspend the increase that had been proposed for the city's property tax for one year. In a statement mayor lightfoot says the anticipated 2023 budget gap is among the lowest in recent memory sitting at $128 million and that the city has demonstrated a strong revenue performance throughout the course of 2022 and that it's projected to continue into 2023. So as a result, she has decided to propose to city council to give taxpayers additional relief. Kevin wells WGN news. Chicago police say they've arrested and filed charges against 30 year old Solomon Washington. It's about two robberies on the red line, you may be familiar with one of them because it went viral. It's where a man riding the train was hit in the head with a wine bottle. That had been early Saturday morning September 24th. Chicago police chief of detectives Brendan DeNA Han says they see the same suspect again on video about 24 hours later. On Sunday at zero one 30 hours in the morning at the exact same 95th street red line stop, this same offender committed another robbery, very similar to this incident where there's an individual sleeping on the train and he went through that individual's pockets and robbed that individual. When police released Solomon's picture publicly, multiple people contacted them with his name. Including glenwood police who arrested Solomon and turned him over to CPD. They're looking for a second suspect in the robbery involving the wine bottle. A bridge, multiple bridges, piers, homes, businesses, hurricane Ian, pretty much broke a whole bunch of all. The AP's Tim McGuire. I think I'm out of Florida. James Burnett thought he would be safe in his north Fort Myers home, but at the height of hurricane Ian, he had to find shelter in the neighbor's brick house across the street. I literally watched my house disappear with everything in it. Burdett adds all he could do was watch. Things starting
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"In this incident was not in possession of a weapon. Nor did the victim fire a weapon at these two officers. The officers were in plain clothes and riding in an unmarked squad car when they stopped to investigate a group of people in the street, Fox the surveillance video shows that one or both officers fired first, striking a young man who was holding a bottle and a cell phone. I know the person in the group then returned fire, the officers have been relieved of their official duties. Mayor life would continue on her mission to remove lead pipes. Mayor lightfoot says lead lines are contaminating the city's water. Starting back in 2021, I became the first Chicago mayor in history to say enough is enough. The mayor says in order to replace all lead service lines, it would cost 8 to $10 billion and there are other challenges. Our city's dense urban setting makes underground infrastructure replacement, particularly challenging, and site restoration, even more complex. The commission will develop a series of recommendations on how the money from the infrastructure act should be distributed. Mallory war broker, 8 90 W at less news. Chicago has nearly 400,000 lead service lines. The controversial lived golf series coming to Chicago this weekend, rich harvest farms golf course and Kane county hosting its first ever professional golf tournament. Golf legend Phil Mickelson spoke to ABC 7. When you make a decision that you know is right, that you know is in the best interest long-term, it makes it easy to withstand any criticism. The field of 48 pros will take over for three
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"White House reaches a deal for fall COVID vaccines, news is next, but first weather channel four cats enjoy the sunshine out there today, highs and low low 80s will be clear, low 62 tonight Saturday, sunny high 84 will keep it in the mid 80s with sunshine on Sunday. We're 76 in O'Hare, 80 midway 77 at the lakefront. Vaccine manufacturers respond to the surge in COVID cases driven by the spread of omicron sub variants, new shots from Pfizer and Moderna right around the corner. They're expected to perform better against the current versions of the virus. They say they will deliver the new formulas to the masses by September, more than half of Illinois is a 102 counties are in high alert status for COVID. That includes Chicago, IDP, H reporting more than 5900 new cases of COVID today in the state and 5 deaths. It's day two of Lollapalooza. It looks like the popular event will be sticking around for a while. That's the word as mayor life but has reportedly given the green light for a ten year extension in grand park, no final agreement has been reached. Kentucky's governor says 16 people have died in flooding, including children, the Red Cross setting up temporary housing for those displaced as the president declares a disaster area. The mega millions jackpot is a little more than a $1 billion. The third largest prize in the game's history and that drawing is tonight. WLS news time, one 31. We're seeing a buildup of traffic on down Kennedy who had the burn. It's about 50 same on the outbound as we've got some solid traffic between the burn and diversity. We found Eisenhower three on the old
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"The Supreme Court issuing a big ruling in favor of gun owners in a New York case, more from special report. The Supreme Court with a landmark decision on gun rights in America upholding a person's constitutional right to bear arms by deciding a New York law on the books for 100 years requiring a permit and a show of cause to carry a concealed weapon in public violates the Second Amendment, but it comes as the nation reels from a sharp uptick in shootings, especially mass shooting. DoJ will be watching this decision very closely as is law enforcement leaders across the country. And the issue is timing since 2019, we've seen a 30% increase in homicides, many of them by firearm. We've seen a 60% surge in mass shootings. So the question is, will it get much more easy for people to have weapons in public concealed weapons? And will that lead to more shootings? ABC News, justice correspondent Peter Thomas, the Supreme Court 6 to three decision is expected to allow more people to legally carry guns across the country. It's the high court's first major gun decision and more than a decade I'm Derek Dennis ABC News. And mayor life would just on MSNBC reacting to the decision. Look, I just think it sends the wrong message and light of the fact that we hopefully are in a Senate taking final action on a partisan said of gun reforms that we've all been lobbying for and frankly, has overwhelming support in the American public. The fact that the court is coming down with this decision feels Tom death. And a major bipartisan gun safety bill that she's talking about is now one step closer to passage in the Senate. It includes millions of dollars for mental health school safety crisis intervention and incentives for states to include juvenile records in the national instant criminal background check system. The FDA ordering all Juul electronic cigarettes removed from the U.S. market. Billionaire Ken Griffin Citadel calling it quits in Chicago. He's moving his empire to Miami. He says many of his Chicago teams have requested to relocate and he's also moved his family there. A student has been charged after three nuisance were found on an Evanston school campus last month. Here's a Gale. The nooses were found hanging from a tree in the school's recess area, may 13th. Now a haven middle school student has been charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Police not releasing a name because a student is a juvenile. The Cook County state's attorney's office reviewing the evidence and then declining to add a hate crime charge because, quote, the actions and motive of the involved juvenile did not meet the legal statutory elements of a hate crime. Police say witness interviews, surveillance footage, and cell phone videos led to the identification of the student responsible. Nick Gale, 8 90 W, LS news. An ordinance passes giving work related death benefits to the families of police and fire officers who commit suicide alderman Matt oshea says more needs to be done. This is a
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"Police have charged 27 year old Jerome Halsey with attempted murder They say he shot at officers during a traffic stop in the 6900 block of south sangamon Sunday afternoon Officers returned fire one officer was hit and his hospitalized in serious but stable condition Copa obtained police body camera footage along with third party video which the third time in a week a law enforcement officer was shot in Chicago Mayor life had expected to announce her reelection bid at a private event for donors and river north later this afternoon She's been hitting for weeks she will announce she is seeking a second term Also in the race state rep camp Buckner veteran police officer Frederick Collins alderman ray Lopez alderman roderick Sawyer former CPS CEO Paul valis and Chicago businessman Willie Wilson Police and displaying to investigating after a luxury car dealership was burglarized early this morning Here's Nigel Surveillance video captures burglars breaking into the Sam Jude luxury dealership I'm on prospect road the owner telling ABC 7 that the thieves took all of the car keys and stole three cars worth $400,000 Video appears to show one of the suspects using a hammer to smash the glass door before suspects then enter Saint dealership was burglarized in December of last year Nick Gale 8 90 WLS news Former Aldrin Patrick Daley Thompson asking a judge for probation in his tax fraud case the feds though want two years Johnson resigned from the Chicago city council in February a jury found him guilty of cheating on his taxes and lying to regulators He is the nephew of former mayor Richard M Daley sentencing a set for July 6th Chicago police searching for a machete wielding suspect linked to at least 8 northwest side armed robberies one victim telling ABC 7 he encountered the band Memorial Day in the 2800 block of north Francisco Full.
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"Lopez has been very critical of mayor life but on an array of issues especially public safety He says if he gets the job he's going to get rid of the city's top cop That's police superintendent David Brown He reiterated his support for Chicago police officers He's been very critical of mayor life and who has not formally announced a reelection bid President Biden today commenting on recent horrific images coming out of you cranian city of bucha Responsible nations have to come together to hold these perpetrators accountable and together with our allies and our partners we're going to keep raising the economic cost and ratchet up the pain for Putin and further increase Russia's economic isolation House lawmakers have passed a bill that takes action in support of Ukraine There are several components to it addressing the resettlement of Ukrainian refugees here on Illinois and divesting state pension funds from any debt in Russia It also sets up a group to work on protecting elections from foreign interference representative Tim butler of Springfield It happened here in Illinois in 2016 as we know the Russians hacked into our state election systems got data out of the state election in the systems And so this task force would be taking a look at how we can have secure systems in the state of Illinois The bill now moves to the Senate for a vote And WLS is partnering with med global to help the people of Ukraine They need lots of things First aid kit surgical kits baby formula and blankets You can go to WLS a.m. dot com click on the events page if you want to help Big oil companies testifying before Congress on what role they have played in the recent spike in gas prices the big oil executives are pushing back on accusations that their companies were making huge profits and not increasing oil production while Americans struggle to pay for skyrocketing gas prices Devon oil CEO Richard monk We do not set or have significant influence over the price of our products While Democrats also blame Putin's war in Ukraine for the high gas prices Republicans like congresswoman Kathy McMorris Rogers argue otherwise This is not the Putin price hike or the result of companies suddenly deciding to make money in 2022 This is the Biden price hike Faith of ube ABC News Washington Lincoln park zoo Joining zoos across North America moving their bids indoors away from people in wildlife as the avian flu is spreading and can be deadly nearly 23 million chickens and turkeys have been killed across the country to limit the spread of the virus Health experts say it spreads by birds and through contaminated equipment clothing shoes and vehicles carrying supplies WLS news time is.
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"The mayor's race He's been very critical of mayor life but and now he wants her job He made the announcement via Twitter He's getting ready to hold a press conference He's the first to end of the 2023 election Mayor life but it's not formally announced a bid for reelection yet A father and daughter from the Chicago area who were hit by lightning while on spring break in Florida are now back home and talking about their ordeal John and Ashley moberg were leaving a Yankee spring training game in Tampa on Saturday I wake up with my face in the mud my feet laying in the parking lot And I can not move anything I can't even pick up my face out of the mud So I thought I had stroke 74 year old John moberg suffered a broken cheekbone 19 year old Ashley says her necklace melted from the strike leaving a mark around her neck first responders told them they're over souls that they're had on their feet from their shoes may have saved their lives COVID cases slightly up in Chicago Chicago public health commissioner doctor Allison R what he says she's not received any reports of the exy variant It's still omicron Are we going to continue to see variants yes but we will let you know if it is a variant of concern And we would act also to be clear In the setting of a variant of concern Actually first detected in mid January in the UK As gas and oil prices continue to stay high lawmakers on a House energy and commerce subcommittee are asking top oil executives what they can do to bring prices down Democrats say the gas prices which got worse when Russia invaded Ukraine could be lower if oil companies take the initiative to circulate more supply in the marketplace but Republicans like Morgan Griffith of Virginia say it's the Biden administration's policies that are kneecapping oil supply Rather than deflect blame President Biden should consider his own culpability For higher energy prices thanks to his relentless pursuit of policies that discourage domestic energy production driving gas prices up the levels not seen since mister Biden was vice president Well executives told the panel they can not control market forces of oil or gas and that they are committed to increasing supply in the short term while also investing in low carbon energy sources The warning from the chairman of the joint chiefs Mark milley that Russia's war in Ukraine could be the start of larger global conflicts between major world powers This is the U.S.'s partnering with the UK and Australia to develop hypersonic missiles that have reportedly already been launched by Russia and China We get more from Martha radis Advances by China and Russia despite tactical failures on the ground in Ukraine have deeply concerned the U.S. Russia claiming to have used its own hypersonic missile in combat in Ukraine and China reportedly launching one last year that flew around the world and fired a projectile while traveling more than 5 times the speed of sound While the U.S. announced today its imposing new sanctions sending more money for military weapons to Ukraine also sanctioning Putin's two adult daughters WLS partnering with med global to help the people of Ukraine they need everything from first aid kit surgical kits to baby formula and blankets if you want to donate or help out You can go to WLS a.m. dot com and click on the event page WLS news time 1204 All right cynical travel times out there on the major expressways so things are moving good inbound bishop Ford Sal traffic between a 115 streaming king drive due to this accident They're trying to clean up the crash there Due to an axon I 65 north family's got solid traffic between U.S..
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"And healthcare settings Cook County also dropping its mass mandate on February 28th There is mixed reaction though the salon owner tells ABC 7 He's relieved There's been clients that we've done We've never seen their smile So it'll be a it'll be a wonderful experience to have Have that energy back again Lyric opera president and CEO Anthony Freud says mass and vaccine proof will still be required We want people to be confident that we have their health and well-being as our overriding priorities Chicago health officials say COVID cases are down 97% from the late December peak There's a fight in the northwest suburbs over a railroad merger Here's Nick Gale The mayors of 8 towns along the Milwaukee district west line are trying to stop a merger that they say would increase train traffic by 300% Communities include Elgin Bartlett Hanover park schomburg roselle itasca wooddale and bensonville the Canadian Pacific plans to merger with the Kansas City southern line But local officials say the length of freight trains going through those towns would stretch up to two miles and there's concerns about hazardous materials being transported metro also is opposed to this merger They own the line saying they believe it could cause delays for their passengers Railroad officials say they've met numerous times with each of the communities and says they are talking directly to suburban leaders in working to be a good neighbor Nick Gale 8 90 WLS news A big push for Uber and Lyft drivers to receive a pay hike And roderick Sawyer proposing a sweeping ordinance to stop ride hailing companies for making what he calls record profits while drivers barely make ends meet Sawyer says drivers feel like they're getting shafted He acknowledged consumers are already squeezed by inflation and will pay the price for any raise the ordinance would require the drivers get paid at least $5 per trip regardless of any other pricing guidelines in effect Mayor life that's controversial proposal to go after gang member assets up for a vote today at city council mayor life at in Chicago's police superintendent believe the proposal would impact crime It would allow judges or court officers to seize any property directly or indirectly used in gang related activity at target's adult gang members half the money recovered would go to a victim's assistance program the other half to the city's general fund Ukraine declaring a nationwide state of emergency and calling up 36,000 reservists the foreign minister of Ukraine calling Russian accusations of Ukrainian military aggression absurd and saying that many Ukrainians and others are hoping for peace This is a grim scenario which will throw us back to the darkest times of the 20th century This all happening as Russian tanks move into the eastern part of Ukraine President Biden has imposed sanctions on Russia other countries have followed with sanctions as well House speaker Pelosi says the U.S. will order even more once a full scale invasion takes place He's a KGB guy who happens to be probably the richest man in the world because of his exploitation of his own people that he doesn't want them to know about Now the president is sending more U.S. troops to the region here in the U.S. the conflict being felt at the pump with gas prices up four cents in the past week And a new Associated Press norc center for public research poll finds 26% of Americans say the U.S. should have a major role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine 52% think the U.S. should have a minor role 20% say the U.S. shouldn't be involved at all WLS newstime one O four To the roads we go a little bit more of a build up on the inbound Canada way to the very closer to 30 minutes slow between north and the burn in bound Eisenhower with Rihanna will post office 35 slow between Laramie and pulaski Inbound Stevenson I three 55 to do somber lakeshore drag closer to 40 to slow down between the displays of a bridge and pulaski We got a vehicle fire I 65 northbound at state road two This is a semi that's reportedly on fire We'll bring you another traffic update 15 minutes It's your news on the hour That happened when it breaks Continuous coverage At WLS a.m. dot com I'm Lauren cone 8 90 WL assumes Book your New.
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"Suburban school district mask debates continue I was like see my Friends smile 'cause a lot of this has made a lot of people sad Lockport township high school is now mask optional superintendent bob McBride If our health conditions change under our board's plan we might have to bring mask back to be responsive to that This will mean parent is supposed to mass and want to educators to have a concrete plan I want a logical health based off ramp to come out a masks to get back to life About 40 parents from moment held a protest yesterday they were joined by some students and a few people showed up in opposition The days are winding down for pastor Cory Brooks rooftop awareness campaign we get more from Nick Gail Brooks is now into day 87 of his 100 day campaign he tells the Bruce Saint James This is a continued violence in Chicago And number two to raise as much money as possible to build a community center here on the south side of Chicago in a very needed place in a van neighborhood that must meet it but we've been trying to change the lives of a lot of these young people According to Brooks website his campaign has secured $8 million in commitments the campaign has now receiving national attention with Fox News recently highlighting it Nick Gail 8 90 WLS news My life that says February 28th is the state's day to remove the indoor mask mandate but that doesn't mean Chicago will choose that same day We're still alone At 500 cases a day Not where we want to be Now we're still seeing too many people dying every day from COVID So I think we're making great progress Doctor Ari and I will have more to say on that later this week Even though cases are coming down across the state Illinois has now surpassed more than 3 million COVID cases since the pandemic began The state 7 day test positivity rate is 4.1% Now the Chicago alderman Patrick Daly Thompson has been found guilty on all counts in his federal tax trial What happens to his seat Here's Kim Gordon Mayor life had a 60 days to fill the 11th ward vacancy the mayor's appointment must be approved by the city council with the new alderman's term lasting until Thompson's current term is up in 2023 In a statement the mayor says there will be an open and transparent process to fill the vacancy with a qualified public servant that represents the 11th ward Thompson's felony conviction disqualifies him from running for elected office again unless he's pardoned Kim Gordon 8 90 WLS news And he will be sentenced on July 6th Vladimir Putin has spoken today following an announcement that Russia is pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine Russia's parliament has also voted today calling on Putin to recognize two Russian controlled breakaway regions in Ukraine though he's not signaling the crisis is over yet Despite Russia saying it's moving some forces back Vladimir Putin gave mixed messages after meeting with Germany's new Chancellor in the Kremlin Putin said Russia was interested in some measures proposed by the west such as limiting missile deployments but he also insisted again that Russia must get its key demand that Ukraine will never join NATO Putin though did suggest he won't immediately move to recognize the Russian controlled separatist regions in Ukraine despite the vote by Russia's parliament calling on him to Putin said for now Russia should continue to work through an existing peace agreement Patrick reveal ABC News Levi Ukraine Walrus newstime is 1104.
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"Kids The fraternal order of police the first vice president comparing the vaccine mandate for Chicago police officers to a dystopian death march Welcome to day three of The Hunger Games Where we find out who the city is going to offer up as tribute Michael met on social media says the union must stand its ground If we fail to make them bargain with us on this issue what issue is next Meantime police superintendent David Brown says the city is ramping up its efforts to get officers vaccinated so far 68% are in compliance Meanwhile mayor life would says she will never defund the police Here's our Lauren cone During a graduation ceremony for police recruits mayor light that showed her support for Chicago cop saying she will never yield to the voices who want to defund the police She says Chicago is overwhelmingly support the force and want to see more officers in their communities Last year during the pandemic the mayor balanced her budget by eliminating 614 police vacancies this year she is proposing an increase in spending that includes wellness programs Lorne cone 8 90 WL news Man this just in from Craig wall from ABC 7 moments ago he tweeted that alderman to barris and Napolitano the filed norths to repeal the vaccine mandate which seeks to make sure that any policy that puts city employees on no pay status requires city council approval Work underway to identify human remains found by team searching for Brian laundry in a Florida park Yesterday he's the man whose fiance Gabby potato was murdered on a road trip in Wyoming Here's ABC's Alex stone FBI evidence response team members are still on site documenting the scene where human remains were found at attorney for Brian laundry's parents says Brian's dad found some of the evidence and brought it to police yesterday Lee county sheriff carmine marsino teams are helping He says conditions.
Bob Sirott
Chicago Cubs, White Sox Enthusiastic About Return Of Fans To Stands
"With my fans in the stands to start the season this year Mayor life what made that announcement yesterday limited in the city, But we're hoping that conversations with the governor and his team will yield even more. A Spectators in the stands for both the Cubs in the White Sox's fan already went looking for tickets. I jumped on StubHub to find tickets. We've been so isolated and so alone, and so Disconnected for a year that the idea that baseball which brings us together every year is finally going to allow us to come back together. Capacity of both ballparks will be limited to 20% the investigation
John Williams
Chicago mayor proposes search warrant changes after botched raid
"Mayor life it unveil major reforms to what CPD does with a search warrant process. Following the botched raid of Anjanette Young's home in 2019 life. It says the new policy, then advised box raves requires they be reported immediately to supervisors, something that did not happen in the case of engine at young. We haven't heard a peep. From the inspector general on this issue. Where's he been? Same thing regarding Copa opened up an investigation in November of 19 and it for far as I can tell, did nothing for over a year until the video of Anjanette Young burst onto the scene. Under the plan, all warrants need to be approved by a deputy chief or higher. Female officer needs to be present for the execution of a warrant, and all officers must have their body cameras turned on the executive order, which is the form it is taking. Is open to public comment. Mayor Lightfoot actions are being looked at by 49th Ward Alderman Maria Haddon. She wants a public hearing in my opinion that someone prior to elected office but my career working on participatory democracy and and reopen unity engagement. I think it's a bit of a backwards process. You know, handing someone a finished product and asking for comment. Hadn't joined you Gone goes afternoon news
John Howell
Anjanette Young police raid prompts Chicago aldermen to push for search warrant changes
"Chicago Older women introduced a plan today to tighten the rules to obtain and execute search warrants, followed by the botched raid at the home of Anjanette Young by Chicago police in 2019. Young was forced to stand naked for about 45 minutes handcuffed while police searched her apartment after she repeatedly told them they were in the wrong home. Young is confident the measure will pass. I am confident because there is a lot of support in my community. I am confident because the there too. The two schools social work here in the city of Chicago, support me as a social worker, and they're on board. The question is forward. And I just believe that we're gonna continue to push this until it happened. So I'm very confident that we're gonna move forward with it. That Mayor life. Let's not so sure the police Department itself has been working diligently. If my quick read of the ordinance, it doesn't reference any of the current practices or procedures of the police department. Regarding search warrants, which I think is problematic in and of itself. The ordinance would outlaw no knock warrants and prohibit police from relying solely on information from informants.
WGN Radio
"mayor life" Discussed on WGN Radio
"Postponed. I'll bring you more on that sports and in business winter weather sends energy stocks soaring WGN traffic Here's Mary Vandeveld and traffic is sponsored by coin flip Looks so much better is far is as more people on the roadways at this time. Lot less people. They're all at home. Digging out, but the roads are getting better summer not completely cleared off. Still some snow on them secondary roads, especially so you still need extra time. Eden's is in good shape on the Kennedy No major delays, even though they're still there, leaving the express lanes closed off because they're still clearing that snow Eisenhower heading out But on the 2 90 extension is still a mess heading out to 3 55 earlier accident at Easter Field now Is still being cleared, but at least they're opening some of the lanes. Thean bound trip is about 52 minutes in from 3 90 16 for Mannheim, also an accident. Mixed in at the tri state. The two left lanes. Stevenson is clear along with the Ryan cellphone 57 at I 80 and exit involving some cars in the ditch. And Bartlett an accident lake and route 59 also north bound 3 55 tub while the beast her field accident being clear, But you need Pacific. Northwest trains Union, Pacific West and North and Milwaukee West are all running with some delays due to switching problems. Burlington Northern Trains are still stopped at Cicero Freight train interference. Their coin flip is the world's leading Bitcoin A T M operator. Coin Flip makes buying Bitcoin so flipping easy Find your nearest coin. Flip it A T m at coin flip dot tech use promo code coin flip 2021 for 15% off fees on your first transaction. Our band belted BGN Traffic Central Good news for Chicago restaurants today. Mayor Life it announced that indoor dining can expand to the lesser of 40% capacity or 50 people effective immediately, Roger Romanelli of the Chicago Restaurant Coalition tells the beauty ends and a devil Entous..
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"mayor life" Discussed on WGN Radio
"You're heading eastbound on, I 90 a new crash reported at Elmhurst Road that is blocking Two left lanes and backed up from Busey on Vicky Cuckoos Ian, WGN Traffic Central members of the Chicago Teachers Union are voting today on whether to accept the terms proposed by CPS to reopen schools. The union's House of delegates voted yesterday to hold a full rank and file vote today on that tentative deal. And so 25,000 members of the CTU will have until midnight tonight to vote yes or no WGN's David Jennings with more so delegates voted by a wide margin to send the proposal to its members with no recommendation. Mayor Life would thank CTU President Jesse Sharkey for things, he said that move the talks toward an agreement. The kindness not returned, with the House of delegates, passing a second motion of no confidence in the mayor and CPS leadership. David Jennings, WGN new parents and students in a suburban school district are disappointed in the district's were you opening plan classes and district 88 or all virtual, The district includes Addison Trail and Willowbrook High School. Some parents feel that the district's metrics are too strict for allowing students to return to the classroom. Starting on the 22nd. The district will move to what they're calling the remote plus Fay's focusing on students. Whose needs are less likely to be met by remote learning. Some parents will soon be asked if their Children will go back to class for in person learning that survey to be conducted in the coming weeks. This group of parents involved in this are concerned that their Children are missing out on the classroom experience screen on engaging paying attention on day. It's just not happening. My older sons of senior and he has always had really, really good grades. And this year we the grains are barely even There s Oh, it's just a struggle. Every day board is also discussing the return of extracurricular activities and the importance of having teachers vaccinated. There's been another Carjacking in Chicago. This one in the North. Ken would neighborhood two men confronted the owner of 20 years, seven Audi as he was about to get into his car at 46, then Ellis at about 10 30 last night, one of them pulled a gun. Okay, his belongings and his keys and drove off eastbound in the car. He was not hurt. The car jackers have not been caught. Streetside memorial is growing in Connecticut for a Yale graduate student from Chicago shot to death during the weekend. Having Jane grew up in Chicago and was studying in Yale School of the environment after serving in the Army, New Haven Police say they're pursuing several leads, including the possibility that shooting a few blocks from campus. Was an incident of road rage. Black vehicle left the scene, possibly after a collision with Jean's car. The 26 year old had just gotten engaged to a week before Zion Perry is his fiance. Many different things in the military. He was a tank driver. Salsa dancing. He plays the piano. He loved the outdoors. Fishy high key yet God gave him a really amazing life. Harry met judging that last January, man he proposed exactly a year later, Yale.
John Howell
Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening
"Their life. But in Chicago public schools say the lockout preschool and some special ed staff from remote work If they don't return to class on Monday, Mayor Life until the union today she gave her last best and final offer the union signal the offer isn't good enough. Union leaders say one major sticking point of the timeline for reopening the union has threatened to strike of teachers are locked out of working remotely until a deal is
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"A cumulus station. Chicago, loosening its covert 19 restrictions use this next, but first your weather channel for past Pushing around the clouds as we head through this morning, accumulating snowfall looks like it's over with some partial clearing this afternoon. 31 mainly clear tonight 21 suburbs colder clouds sun tomorrow 32 by Thursday, though we could have a little more rain snow around from the Weather Channel meteorologist race, did you W l s se mi 90 another update in 30 minutes. 26 27 midway 30 degrees. Now with the lakefront, this season's hottest collection is dropping just in time for lunch featuring church's new All white meat. Texas tenders accessorized with buttery shrimp flavor this big, always on point. Snag your Texas tenders and trip meal today for just five bucks churches bringing that down home flavor. Chicago's moved to face four of the state's reopening plan, which means the city's non essential services. Curfew has been lifted and bars and restaurants can now sit up to six guests at a table. Butt into our dining and indoor events are limited to 25% capacity or 25 people per space establishments. Let's stop serving alcohol at 11, p.m. and clothes for in person service at midnight. Capacity for most other industries will remain at the lesser of 40 to 50%. Understate rule, Chicago has to reduce its test positivity rate to 6.5% or less for three consecutive days before it can loosen rules Now. On Sunday, state public health officials announced 2428 new confirmed and probable covert 19 cases and 40 more deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the state to 1.1 million and 19,243 deaths, and the state seven day positivity rate is just under 4%. Mayor Life had ordered all Chicago public school teachers who don't have permission to stay home due to medical concerns to come back to the classroom today, setting a potential lockouts that could spur another teacher.
WLS-AM 890
"mayor life" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"An hour earlier, a man was carjacked at gunpoint in Edgewater on the north side in late Tuesday night of food delivery driver was carjacked in West Town. Car jackings air up nearly 400% over the same time last year. Last week, Police Superintendent David Brown announced steps the department was taking to address the recent spike in car jackings. Lauren Cone 8 90 WLS news Now, of course, Republicans in the Illinois Legislature are very angry at Democrats for passing a bill a controversial criminal justice reform bill. Republicans and police groups say that this will make it easier for criminals to commit crime. Now today, Illinois Republicans in the state Fraternal Order of Police calling on Governor Pritzker To veto the bill. Here's Bill Cameron, no cash bail upsets House GOP leader Jim Durkin the most, he says a couple of the Carjacking suspects who allegedly killed retired Chicago firefighter Dwayne Williams. We're free on bond at the time. This is reality. It's not isolated. I could spend another hour talking about individuals who have been released for crimes that the committee which were violent in nature. Put back out on the street. And once again committed violent crimes and even murders. Now Governor Pritzker has not quite said he'll sign the bill without changes and Mayor Life would says changes are needed around the fringes. They'll Cameron 8 $90. You're listening Life for talking again today about the dispute between the Chicago public schools. And the Chicago Teachers Union, the union threatening to go on strike, so the mayor had to back off on her plan to have students returned for in person learning today, I would like to see more movement on the part of C to you. S so that we can get a deal done. As I said, three weeks of proof, positive that we can open schools and open there safely. The union says it can't be done safely. But the mayor says the union is wrong. Schools are not Generally the source of spread, particularly when you invest in the precautions in mediation efforts like we have now on a national level. Last week, the Biden administration announced as part of its plan to fight Cove it it would release a handbook from the Education Department and the CDC on school re openings. ABC is Karen Travers is at the White House with what officials have to say about that guidance. The White House says it plans to develop school safety standards as part of its Coben 19 strategy, Press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday There are a number of steps that need to be taken to meet the president's goal of reopening the majority of K through eight schools within 100 days. One of the reasons that This. The funding for safe re opening for getting schools the equipment that testing the ventilation in some cases that they need us because nobody wants to be having conversation and mayor June about wife schools are not re open. There has not been a clear federal standard on when it's safe to reopen the school and then fled to intense debates among parents, teachers and school administrators. Karen Travers, ABC NEWS The White House. How about some good news on covert January 8th Los Angeles County reporting a record 50. 18,000 plus new co vid cases. Today. It is less than half of that. The reduction has officials in California feeling optimistic. Things are finally starting to move in the right direction and increase in the behaviors that facilitate transmission could lead to a renewed increase in the number of hospitalized patients within about three weeks. Time is the Los Angeles County Health Services director, Dr Cristina Golly. Cautioning people to keep keep up with the wearing of masks and the social distancing off. Do everything you can. She's telling people of Los Angeles to avoid spreading Cove it 19 Bad day on Wall Street. Dow Down today, 633 points S and P down 98. NASDAQ Down 355 the stock market posting it's biggest drop since October, led by declines in several big tech companies. The benchmark index, SNP head set a record high just two days earlier. And you might remember the story of Emmett Till he was the black teenager from the south side of Chicago. He went down south back in the 19 fifties and he was lynched. That led many say to the American Civil Rights movement. Today, the Chicago City Council voted to make Emmett Till's home at 64 27, South ST Lawrence. An official Chicago landmark that sits in the 20th ward of older woman, Janine, Jeanette Taylor. Really, That happens for African American is our forgotten about and so before their Woz Trayvon Martin before there was Eric Garner. There was immaterial, and so we still have a real problem in this country, not addressing the brutality that has happened to black folks. But also making sure we apologize and recognize it and do things to move forward. Finally, tonight, word from Hollywood that actress Cloris Leachman has died. Leachman was a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar. For the last picture show, and she also, of course, won Emmys for her comedic work in the Mary Tyler Moore show, She played the self absorbed neighbor Phyllis on the Mary Tyler Moore..
Chicago's Afternoon News
President Biden Weighs in on Chicago Public Schools and CTU In-Person Learning Battle
"Biden weighing in today on the stand off between the Chicago teachers union in Chicago public schools about returning to in person Learning's not so much about the idea. Teachers aren't going to work. The teachers. I know they want to work. They just want to work in a safe environment. The union wants to continue teaching remotely, it says CPS has not done enough to keep teachers and students safe. Mayor life It says the city is ready to vaccinate teachers were going to prioritize a number of different people. Teachers included, and I'm particularly on those I want to give a shout out to those that have been doing working a day cares all across the city since March. While negotiations between the CTU in the district continues. Teachers did not head back to class today, but will return on Wednesday. K through eighth grade, are expected to return to class February 1st
The Takeaway
Chicago COVID vaccine: City sets tentative dates for Phases 1A, 1B, 1C and 2 of vaccination plan
"We've been checking in with local leaders nationwide. About all this, and today we go to Chicago, where vaccine eligibility has been expanded beyond healthcare workers and long term care residents. Anyone over 65 who lives or works in the city. But at the moment, Chicago's rollout has been so slow that the city's mayor, Lori Lightfoot, says it will take a year and a half to vaccinate the entire city unless the process is dramatically sped up. Get a better sense of what's causing Chicago's delays and how the city is planning to improve its vaccination process. Going forward. I got mayor life foot on the line. This is just a very basic issue off supply. We do not have enough vaccine from the federal government were dependent upon them. Not surprisingly, To get the vaccine in every week that we've been up and had our infrastructure clicking into gear. We've got less first doses instead of more focused oceans. That is fundamentally a problem. I've been very outspoken about this issue. I will continue to be as the change of administration. Comes into into play, but we simply don't have enough first those vaccines and it's holding us back and our ability to get vaccines out to those people who are ready, willing, enabled, enthusiastic about getting the vaccine. Your life that you mentioned vaccine skepticism as being another hurdle that the city is facing in terms of getting people vaccinated, and we know that particularly for black and Latino populations. That history of racism within the medical community has also spurred concerns. Is there anything the city is doing or can do to combat that skepticism in those communities, particularly Yeah, well, it looks that skepticism, unfortunately, is widespread across the country, but what we started to do before we even got the first dose. What's a really lean into our trusted community stakeholders in the black in letting this community that we've formed partnerships with this entire past year since of Pandemic came to Chicago. We've got a great network of partners at the local level through f U H sees but also other stakeholders, but primarily what we're looking to is black and let next healthcare workers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists. Those folks are really going to be. I think the critical ambassadors as we continue to go hyper local into these communities. If they people see people who look like them speak their language. Getting the vaccine and explaining why it's important. That's going to make a substantial difference. And so we're leaning into those networks and those trusted community partners. Your life. But as you know, one of the biggest tension points during the pandemic has also been the economic development or or lack thereof of communities that have been forced to shut down. Restaurants and bars in Illinois have been closed for indoor dining since October. After an order from the governor. You've been pushing for restaurants and bars to re open. How would that look? How are you going to balance those efforts with the efforts to contain the spread of covert 19 right now? Look, I think you know this. But restaurants and bars or some of the most heavily regulated businesses in any city, and ours is no different. They have taken and invested a significant amount of their dollars to make their businesses safe, not only for patrons but also for their employees and what's become very clear. Is that because the bars and restaurants and other places of entertainment have been shut down, people have covered fatigue, and they're seeking access to entertainment and other higher risk ways. Underground parties using hotel spaces then use that should be closed. So what we're seeing is a lack of compliance. That is placing residents Maurin risk. So I think that there's a public health reason why we should carefully re open our bars and restaurants at limited indoor capacity. But there's also clearly an economic reason to do that. We're always gonna lead with the science and the data, but what we're seeing across Our city is that people having stopped congregating, They're just doing it. Unfortunately and Maura and more risk here unregulated ways. We want to open up these regulated venues that are safer for people to congregate in. And where we can have some oversight over what they're doing, and then also obviously opening up economic opportunities for restaurants and bars and other entertainment venues that have been so hard hit over the course of this last
WGN Radio
"mayor life" Discussed on WGN Radio
"Continuing and from Ashland onto the inbound in Ryan ramp. In Ryan itself slow from 31st into the circle. I'm Vicky Cocu's Ian, WGN traffic central. Some Illinois regions that have been meeting guidelines may soon see some covert restrictions lifted, including the ban on indoor dining and announcement could come as soon as today. Mayor Life would says she wants that to happen as soon as possible if we look at the various criteria The state is set. We are meeting most, if not all of those, so that's a conversation that I will have the governor but I want to get our restaurants and our bars reopened as quickly as possible. The governor has a covert 19 briefing scheduled for noon today. The Illinois Restaurant Association says establishments have been closed for 75 straight days. Group estimates more than 5000 restaurants in the state will close permanently leading to the loss of more than 120,000 jobs. Heinz V. A hospitals now offering the Fizer covert vaccines veterans over the age of 65. And those in several patient categories. WGN's Pam Jones report dialysis, chemotherapy, spinal cord and Transplant patients are eligible. So our vets in the residential care facility and in the homeless, veteran program Long term care, resident and army that Melissa and Clocker got the first shot at Heinz last month. Veterans may schedule Appointments for doses of the vaccine seven days a week. Pam Jones, WGN News. The city of Chicago is investigating Possible Cove in 19 violations following a fire at Gibson's Bar and steakhouse on the near North side. The Wednesday night fire force patrons to evacuate the famed Gold Coast restaurant fire started in a second floor fireplace and was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Ortiz haven't revealed whether the restaurant was seating outdoor or indoor diners, statewide restrictions and the local stay at home order ban indoor seating. This morning, the Chicago Teachers union will rally to support teachers who've been disciplined for refusing to return to the classrooms. CPS into schools are safe, and those teachers are expected to report to work. Here's WGN's Eric Run. The teachers union says CPS is planned to open schools isn't working in cases of covert 19 or growing across the district, though. So far no schools have had to pause in person learning. This is the first week back for pre K and special education students who opted for in person learning. The district has spent millions of dollars upgrading its schools, ventilation systems and creating distance in classrooms. For students to learn in person. K through eighth grade students who opted for in person learning will begin February 1st. The district says. There have been some reported cases of covert, but so far there have been no outbreaks and therefore no reason to pause in person learning. Union members will meet on the West side and hold a news conference there. Then they'll get in their cars and head to CPS board vice president of CBS Board Vice President's Home Chicago, setting aside nearly $9 million for debt forgiveness for eligible homeowners. Monies for people enrolled in the Chicago utility Building Relief program. The initial initiative reduces the cost of water, sewer and water tax portions of city utility bills for low income Chicago residents. Program was launched last April. Over the course of the year. Customers aren't required to make any payments on their balance and collection and shut off. Activity is suspended during enrollment. Now with WGN Sports Here's David Good morning wasn't the start The Blackhawks hope for. How will they respond? We find out tonight the ox in Tampa Bay again. And if you're curious, so is Dominic who? Billy was a good test for us. There is no easy game in this leak. So whoever you play just need to be 100% ready and meet the bones back a little bit and have a good game. Blackhawks put both Jonathan Tapes and Kirby Doc on long term injured reserve, which gives them some temporary relief against the salary cap it It also means the earliest tapes could play his early next month. If he's healthy then the Hawks did say it's a back problem that sidelined Brent Seabrook, but he could be back soon. The Hawks in Lightning tonight, the pre game with Chris Boden at 5, 30, John and Troy have the face off its six. The Bulls get Lowry marketing back tonight when they played Oklahoma City. He missed the West Coast trip because the covert protocols the Bulls have lost three straight. By an average of three points. College basketball Purdue over Indiana 81 69 Urban Meyer was a success as a college head coach. We'll see if it carries over to the NFL after Mayer was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he'll reportedly have pretty much total control. Well is the number one pick and salary cap space. The Jets, meantime, of hired Robert Sallah as their new coach. He's been the defensive coordinator of the 40. Niners. David it WGN Sports. The forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center, here's meteorologist Morgan Co. Choir. Good morning. Temperatures this morning are still in.
Chicago's Afternoon News
Former Chicago Bears star Michael Richardson accused of murder in Arizona
"Chicago Bears Super Bowl championship team has been arrested in connection with a homicide in Phoenix. Police say 59 year old Michael Richardson allegedly shot 47 year old Ronald, like over $200 worth of cocaine. Richardson has a history of drug felony offenses. On his record. He played college football at Arizona State in nearby Tempe Mayor Life It is
News, Traffic and Weather
Anjanette Young police raid: Chicago cops assigned to desk duty
"Ski ABC News, New York and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced fall out from the botched police raid almost a year ago on the home of engine it young. During which she was handcuffed while naked, the officers not leaving, even when they determined they'd raided the wrong place. All the officers involved in the raid and Miss Young's home have been taken off the street. Placed on desk duty last week, The mayor apologized, no matter the case or controversy when a person claims injury by a city actor, every person Deserves our respect. And we must approach every matter with humility. Mayor Life would also says she saw it and accepted the resignation of the city's top
Eye on Travel
Suburban Cook County Follows Chicago With COVID-19 Advisory
"Are being asked to on Lee leave their homes for essential reasons like work school, going to the doctor and going to the store mayor life it imposed a 10 person limit on social gatherings. Cook County is now joined Chicago. Also in issuing a stay at home order, WGN. Steve presented reports. The Cook County Department of Public Health Advisory is similar to Chicago's people are advised to stay at home and on Lee go out for a central activities. Like work, school doctor visits or grocery shopping. The state home advisory also calls on residents to limit gatherings and to refrain from attending or hosting events with people who don't live in their household. Like Chicago. The Cook County advisory takes effect Monday at 6, A.m. and runs for 30 days. Suburban Cook County positivity rates are over 15%. Steve Krizan ITCH WGN News. Black and Brown
John Williams
Chicago-area restaurants adjusting to state ban on indoor dining, facing challenges as winter approaches
"Shut down starting Friday because of an increasing number of coded 19 cases. It comes as a result of higher hospitalizations higher daily tests in the higher positivity rate. It also comes as many restaurants are struggling to survive, with many Seeing reduced into our dining through much of the year already, many owners say, without the outdoor dining season, with the outdoor dining season winding down, they will not be able to survive on takeout in delivery alone. Ozzy Godoy carnival. We were just getting some footing. We've lost all of our private events and This is this is devastating to her to a industry that's You know on pins and needles just trying to survive. My restaurant association is asking for the rules to be changed to allow at least some indoor dining mayor life. It also
Chicago's Afternoon News
Chicago's Coronavirus Numbers Surged Dramatically in 1 Week
"In Chicago has gone up 54% in the last week, Public Health Commissioner Dr Allison are witty cases now in Chicago are growing at the same rate. That they did at the worst of the first wave between March 19 and 31 in April. 15 and 29 testing is different. The demographics are different. That doesn't matter. The rate of increase is what we are concerned about. She says the number of cases is growing among all age groups and ethnicities across the city. The city's positivity rate is 6.6 point. 4% mayor life but
WGN Programming
Facing $1.2 billion shortfall, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot schedules Oct. 21 budget address
"Good morning now. The mayor said that this could be the toughest vote that city councilors have to take. And that's because of the major budget deficit that the city is facing. Right now. Mayor Life would is calling this her plan as a 2021 pandemic budget, which he believes will help since the city is dealing with a $1.2 billion budget deficit. Mayor Life would said all options are on the table, but also stated The property taxes and job cuts are less on her list. She also pointed to the economic collapse due to the cove. It 19 pandemic and damage to local business from civil unrest as calls with a shortfall. Here's what she had to say about her budget plan so far. Every single decision that were made. I'm pushing my team to analyze every conceivable ways. We understand the potential impacts on people's lives. This is not an easy time. These are not simple decisions. And and the decision weighs very heavily on me, as it should. And after seeing on Twitter that the president plans to stop negotiating another stimulus bill with Democrats, which could send millions to Chicago mayor lifeless Retweeted President Trump saying by shutting down negotiations that could have brought desperately needed funds to cities and towns all across America. Again today, Donald Trump provided further evidence of his failure to lead now. The mayor's budget plants are expected to be heard by City Council on October 21st live outside of City Council on Glen Marshall City Hall. Issue's say Good martial vision
John Williams
No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for 1 officer
"I just want to mention a few programming notes here coming up the mayor of Chicago mayor Life what will be addressing the city in the wake of the situation involving that one officer being charged in the Briana Take Briana Taylor death Actually, what a lot of people are taking to social media right now to say. None of the officers were actually charging her death. There was that wanton endangerment charge handed out to one officer for blindly fluff firing into the apartment through that glass door when the blinds were closed, that officer charged With that lesser charges of bullets did not hit Briana. The other officers did. They said that those were justified, according to the attorney general in Louisville, because They were fired upon first people upset with that There are protests planned in Chicago 5 P.m. today, Father Flavour says he will be protesting and again that mayoral news conference will take that coming up here in the two o'clock hour, So stay tuned. For that. I got to tell you about this
Steve Cochran
Chicago activist group demands Mercy Hospital remain open
"Of activists is fighting to keep Mercy Hospital in Chicago South side from closing patient outta Davis says she doesn't know what she will do if the hospital closes. This is my husband. This is where the doctors that trust work. What have I and other residents of my community got to do with this hospital closes down, the activists are calling for the hospital to be fully funded. Or they want Mayor life in Governor Brutes Kerr to support some sort of consul consolidation plan that fizzled earlier this year. Due to a lack of state money to keep the facility open.
Frank Fontana
‘It's Called a Pandemic, People': Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Blasts Crowd Near Montrose Beach
"Of crowds at Montrose Beach yesterday, with people with no masks and no social distancing Mayor Lightfoot tweeted it's a pandemic people. Reckless behavior on Montrose Beach is what will cause is to shut down the parks and the lakefront. We have more from W. GM TV's Judy Wang mayor life What Shut down the lake front because she didn't think people could be trusted not to congregate. She re opened the lakefront trails, only two walkers, runners and cyclists in June Harpers have re opened and Lake Front restaurants got the go ahead to reopen this past Friday. Lightfoot also said the situation she saw in Montrose Beach is being addressed. Still no
Roe Conn
Mayor scolds new police superintendent after Chicago sees most violent Memorial Day weekend in five years
"Back in Chicago mayor life it had her press conference today and she actually scolded her new police superintendent because this is an incredibly deadly Memorial Day weekend the most deadly Memorial Day weekend bloody Memorial Day weekend in five years and there's a pandemic going on so she had a few thoughts about that in welcome to the job superintendent brown they're hard at work in looking at the data I have a meeting with them later this afternoon but we have to do better we cannot have all weekends in the summer turned into a bloodbath and this weekend's violence was out of control and clearly as I said before whatever the strategy was it didn't work other words back to the drawing board and we play a little bit him earlier he's it I I honestly I think he after this weekend is like calling his friends back in Dallas like I don't think I did the right thing here I don't get me out
Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder
Lightfoot to announce plan to reopen Chicago amid coronavirus pandemic
"Later today mayor life it's expected to lay out her plans to re open Chicago's economy we get a preview on that from WGN's Kelly Davis their life but is holding a press conference at one thirty this afternoon to outline the city guidelines to re open during this pandemic now the details are still unclear at this point but the mayor says that she will compliments governor Pritzker's plan to reopen the states he announced Illinois will reopen in five phases on a regional basis you can hear the mayor's announcement live on WGN radio again set for one thirty
Nick Digilio
Chicago police disperse groups from lakefront, will start ticketing as Mayor Lightfoot scolds residents ignoring stay-at-home order
"Just just hours hours after after mayor mayor life life and and warned warned residents residents not to congregate please shut down access to the lakefront trail courtesan is live from North Avenue beach with the latest good morning corny well good morning to the both of you you know yesterday's beautiful weather brought out some violators when it comes to the state stay at home mandate particularly when it comes to social distancing a mayor Lori Lightfoot was so disturbed by what she saw that she decided to take some time out of her day to address this very serious matter some Chicagoans found yesterday's weather simply irresistible they took the lake front at North Avenue beach this is what we found the usual runners and joggers that's okay but the problem became those congregating people standing around talking socializing even playing basketball with each other it's a clear violation of the social distancing policies public officials have been preaching over the last two weeks staying at least a six feet apart from each other some of these actions also blatantly violated the governor stay at home and it was makes great note of social distancing which is known to slow the spread of covert nineteen as a result Chicago police were sent out to disperse the crowds of patrol along the lake front yesterday even blocking off the lakefront trail may your life what was so disturbed by what she saw yesterday she held a news conference remind Chicagoans of what's acceptable under the same order under no circumstances are you allowed to congregate I do not like the warming weather let your guard slip I hope that I don't have to shut down the lake front is shut down all the parks but I will if we cannot get compliance so even the police superintendent came out to that news conference yesterday reminding people that this is a legal enforceable mandate and if you do not comply you can be ticketed you can even be arrested later this afternoon mayor Lori Lightfoot will have a press conference with several other area mayors where she plans to announce some new mandates to enforce action when it comes to covert nineteen