Riders on the Jackson Park Express bus talk describe commuting inconveniences as they weigh in on the transformation of their neighborhood into an elite tourist destination.
City council voted this week to extend an ordinance aimed at slowing gentrification and displacement in Pilsen and areas near the 606 trail. The measure imposes a fee on permits for the demolition of buildings with residential units.
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Jackson Healy, Staff Writer|June 6, 2021
Whether they’re made of bronze or marble, apparently not all of Chicago’s monuments are set in stone.
On July 17, 2020, amid a nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, a violent clash between police and protesters broke out after the protesters attempted to topple the city’s statue of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park, resulting in 12 arrests and at least 18 injured officers.
One week later, the statue was “temporarily” removed at Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s discretion, and on August 12, the mayor’s office announced a citywide review of public monuments through what would become known as the Chicago Monuments Project.
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Adam Toledo, 13, shot and killed by Chicago police April 16, 2021 11:40 AM CDT By Illinois Latino Agenda
Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police in Chicago after a foot chase in March. | Elizabeth Toledo
The following statement was drafted by the Illinois Latino Agenda (ILA), a coalition of Latino leaders that works to advance the economic, political and social prosperity of the Latino community. The ILA advocates for action that promotes and respects the dignity and worth of all Latino/a/x communities. It is a non-partisan coalition that stands in solidarity with the indigenous, Black, LGBTQ+ and other disenfranchised communities seeking equity, inclusion and social justice.