Extra Extra: Is Chicago Ready For A Progressive City Council?
By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 12, 2014 11:00PM
- Could there be a wave of progressive aldermanic candidates in 2015? [NBC Chicago]
- A program intended to finance murals in Pilsen, Little Village and Chinatown is stalled due to a lack of funds. [New City]
- Closing arguments were held this afternoon in the double murder trial of Bethany McKee. [Tribune]
- The City and White Sox are joining forces to host a Little League World Series watch party at Jackie Robinson Field Thursday afternoon so fans of the Chicago-based Jackie Robinson West All Stars can watch the game. The team is the first Chicago Little League team in 30 years to play in the competition. [CBS Chicago]
- Francisco Espinal-Quiroz pleaded not guilty in connection with a multi-vehicle crash last month on I-55. [NBC Chicago]
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