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New York City, State Of California To Require COVID Vaccinations Or Weekly Tests For Government Workers; Could Chicago Follow Suit?Get vaccinated or get tested every week – it is the new mandate in New York City, where city workers have until September to get on board. The State of California has announced the same thing. So with cases on the rise in Chicago, could we see such a rule as well?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Confirms Tentative Agreement On New 8-Year Police Contract With Chicago FOPThe eight-year deal would provide officers with a 20% pay raise over the life of the contract, while also requiring a number of police accountability reforms.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger Tapped By Speaker Pelosi To Join House Select Committee Investigating Capitol InsurrectionU.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) is joining the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Chicago Weather: Steamy Heat Through MidweekAn Air Quality Alert stays up through Tuesday.
Man Found Shot Dead In Garfield Ridge Near Midway AirportA man was found shot dead in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood near Midway International Airport late Monday.
Owner Charged After Dog Is Found In Hot Car Outside Fox Valley Mall In AuroraAurora police on Monday emphasized that it is much too hot to be leaving dogs locked in cars – and said a dog owner is being held accountable for doing so.