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In Chicago, a steep rise in suicide among Black people

This story was originally published in a partnership between The Trace and the Chicago Sun-Times.  Malik Webber loved to eat. Chicken. Chitlins. Spaghetti. Dressing. He was social, with lots of friends, always a smile on his face. These are the things Angie Graves remembers most about him. Graves, 48, knew Webber since he was a […]

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Uncashed Healthcare Premium Refund Checks

The City’s Records Show That Some City Retirees May Have Uncashed Healthcare Premium Refund Checks. Retirees or their Legal Representatives May Request That The City Reissue Checks. The City of Chicago sent healthcare premium refund checks to certain City retirees and/or their surviving spouses who participated in the City’s retiree […]

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Statement from Mayor Lightfoot’s Office on Columbus Statues

Mayor’s Press Office    312.744.3334 The City of Chicago—at Mayor Lightfoot’s direction—has temporarily removed the Christopher Columbus statues in Grant Park and Arrigo Park until further notice. This action was taken after consultation with various stakeholders. It comes in response to demonstrations that became unsafe for both protesters and police, as well […]

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Reopening Chicago

Source:CHICAGO.GOV IMPORTANT CHICAGO REOPENING NOTICE As part of our Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions include: Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be […]