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Mayor Brandon Johnson has successfully negotiated a deal to reduce the proposed $300 million property tax hike, following a previous 50-0 defeat. The new plan includes cutting the increase in half, with significant revenue expected from raising the personal property lease tax on cloud computing to 11%.
Hundreds gathered to pay tribute to slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, who was tragically shot on November 4 in Chatham. Mourners emphasized remembering him not just as an officer but as a beautiful person, highlighting the need to consider the trauma faced by his colleagues during the incident.
Om Gandhi, a University of Chicago student, has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to further his research on cancerous tumors. Alongside him, fellow UChicago students Francesco Rahe and Anqi Qu are also recipients of the scholarship, highlighting the institution's impactful contributions to education and research at the University of Oxford.
UI Health nurses have reached a tentative agreement with management after a four-day strike, as announced by their union on Sunday morning. A vote on the agreement is scheduled for Tuesday, indicating a significant development in labor relations at the University of Illinois Health.
The Chicago Sky's general manager, Jeff Pagliocca, indicated plans to potentially trade their No. 3 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, emphasizing the need for wing players. This strategic move highlights the team's focus on adjusting their roster to compete effectively in the league.
Bela Karolyi, a renowned gymnastics coach who played a pivotal role in elevating the United States to an international powerhouse in gymnastics, has passed away at the age of 82. His legacy includes training some of the most celebrated Olympians, such as Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton, after he and his wife defected to the U.S. in 1981.
A 19-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting at a gas station in West Englewood, Chicago. The incident took place in the 7000 block of South Damen Avenue, where an assailant approached and opened fire. Local authorities are investigating the shooting, which raises concerns about safety in the area.
A 24-year-old man was killed in a tragic crash in Archer Heights when his silver SUV collided with a black sedan driven by a 19-year-old at approximately 12:24 a.m. in the 4300 block of South Pulaski Road. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about traffic safety in the area.
An off-duty Chicago Police Department officer exchanged gunfire with two individuals in the South Loop, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident, occurring early in the morning, has prompted the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the exchange of fire.
Police are actively searching for a group of armed males responsible for a string of 17 robberies across the South and Southwest Sides of Chicago. The robberies date back to October 19, with a significant surge occurring in the past week, during which several victims were reportedly pistol-whipped or assaulted.