Ald. Proco Joe Moreno
Aldermen Backing Ordinance To Protect Renters After Foreclosures
Several aldermen have joined community activists in calling for passage of a measure designed to prevent more buildings from becoming vacant.
Moreno Reconsidering Decision To Give Chick-Fil-A His Blessing
The local Chick-Fil-A controversy seemed to be settled around this time last week, when Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) said he had made peace with the fast food chain, following what he said was its new pledge regarding gay rights issues.
Huckabee: Chick-Fil-A Has Made No ‘Concessions’ On Gay Rights
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno recently said Chick-Fil-A issued a statement respecting all sexual orientations, and promised to end donations to anti-gay organizations. But former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, said nothing had changed and Chick-Fil-A had made no concessions.
Reports: Alderman To Let Chick-Fil-A Go Ahead After New Pledge
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) reportedly says he will now let Chick-Fil-A go ahead with plans for a location in his ward, after the fast food chain issued a statement respecting all sexual orientations and promised to end donations to anti-gay organizations.
Mayor Not Prepared To File Legal Challenge To Teachers’ Strike
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was standing firm Wednesday on the two biggest roadblocks in the Chicago teachers’ strike–teacher evaluations and principals’ discretion over teacher hiring–but said he’s not willing to use a possible legal hammer to force an end to the strike, at least not yet.
Chicago Gay Rights Activists Set To Protest Against Chick-Fil-A
Chicago gay rights activists are planning another protest Wednesday outside the city’s only Chick-Fil-A.
Chicago Gay Rights Group Files Complaints Against Chick-Fil-A
A Chicago-based gay rights advocacy group has filed multiple complaints against Chick-Fil-A with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, in the latest twist in the culture clash surrounding the fast food chain.
Cardinal George Takes Issue With Chick-Fil-A Opponents; Alderman Fires Back
The Chick-Fil-A controversy now has Francis Cardinal George upset, but Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) –who said he would deny the fast food restaurant a permit to open in his ward – is firing back.
Chick-Fil-A Supporters Turn Out For ‘Appreciation Day’
The culture clash over Chick-Fil-A came to a head on Wednesday, with supporters in Chicago and around the country turning out for an “appreciation day” first proposed by former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
Pastor: Blocking Chick-Fil-A Is ‘Anti-Religious, Agenda-Driven Bullying’
A Logan Square neighborhood pastor used the controversy over a proposal to build a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Chicago as part of his sermon Sunday, asking those opposed to the new franchise to reverse course.
Lombard Village Trustee Slams Ald. Moreno, Backs Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day
A Lombard village trustee who also serves as the attorney for a conservative religious law firm is publicly defending Chick-Fil-A, after Chicago Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) announced he would block the fast food restaurant from opening in his ward over the company’s opposition to gay rights.
Zoning Chair: Moreno Shouldn’t Block Chick-Fil-A Solely Over Gay Marriage Flap
The chairman of the City Council’s Zoning Committee is warning Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) not to try to block a Chick-Fil-A restaurant from coming to his ward simply because the head of the company publicly opposes same sex marriage.
Gay Rights Group Petitions Against Chick-Fil-A, Plans ‘Kiss-In’
The gay rights group Equality Illinois is launching a campaign against Chick-Fil-A – petitioning universities and lawmakers to evict the fast food restaurant from their campuses and planning a “kiss-in” campaign by gay and lesbian couples outside Chick-Fil-A restaurants.
Mayor Supports Alderman’s Plan To Block Chick-Fil-A Over Anti-Gay Views
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) is standing his ground on plans to block efforts by Chick-Fil-A to open a second Chicago restaurant, because the company’s president vocally opposes same-sex marriage.
Ordinance Would Allow Business Owners To Live Where They Work
The City Council Zoning Committee has approved a measure that would allow more small businesses owners to cut their commuting time down to just about nothing.
Illegal Trash And Recycling Bins Removed From 1st Ward Streets
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not happy with a rogue recycling firm that put up trash and recycling bins on city streets without proper permits; and the mayor’s especially unhappy with Ald. Proco Joe Moreno (1st), whose name and face adorn the cans.
Inspector General Looking Into Unpermitted Street Trash Bins In 1st Ward
It’s one of the oldest no-no’s in politics: no campaign signs on public property. In this case, an alderman putting out trash cans and recycling bins in his ward, with his picture on them, while running for ward committeeman.
Activists Protest Bakery Over ‘Crack’ Bar, Remarks About Humboldt Park
Members of the Latino community in the Humboldt Park neighborhood are not the slightest bit amused by a bakery’s choice of names for one of its desserts.
Alderman Seeks To Create Police Commission On Transgender Issues
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) plans to introduce an ordinance that would establish a commission on transgender issues in the Chicago Police Department.
Ald. Moreno Introduces Ordinance To Ban Plastic Bags
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) has introduced his ordinance calling for a ban on plastic bags at large retailers in the city.
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