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Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion plan faces scrutiny over a $2.24 billion police budget, 132 eliminated officer positions and proposals for new taxes and borrowing. Aldermen also want control of parking-meter revenue. Mayoral Race: Susana Mendoza says City Hall’s TIF sweeps shortchange neighborhoods such as Englewood and vows to rebuild ties with businesses as she challenges Johnson. Election: Illinois voters head toward Nov. 3 with the governor’s race setting a spending record above $166 million. Chicago students are turning out to vote, while election officials have debunked viral claims that Cook County voting machines favor candidates. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 states and the FTC in suing Dollar General, alleging shoppers were charged more than advertised prices.

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Chicago case of beer would carry highest tax bill among 16 cities, towns under Johnson plan

Chicago City Wire - Illinois |

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Chicago City Wire - Illinois

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://chicagocitywire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago Parents Urge CPS to Fund Multilingual Education

Chicago Morning Star - Illinois |

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Chicago Morning Star - Illinois

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Year Founded	2018
Website	http://chicagomorningstar.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois Symphony Orchestra trying something spooky on a bigger stage

WGLT - Illinois |

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WGLT - Illinois

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Illinois State University; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://www.wglt.org/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Normal
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago Firm Unveils Domed Bears Stadium Renderings at Rate Field Site, Alderperson Intrigued

Hoodline - California |

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Hoodline

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Owned By	Zachary Chen through Impress3 Media & SFist LLC
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://hoodline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, killed in FBI shooting in Dixmoor

FOX 9 - Minnesota |

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FOX 9 - Minnesota

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1955
Website	https://www.fox9.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Eden Prairie
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois' 1st District Election: Jonathan Jackson, Christian Maxwell square off

NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois |

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NBC 5 - Illinois

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Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
Year Founded	1948
Website	www.nbcchicago.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago police budget tops $2.2 billion as staffing questions persist

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois |

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Fox 32 Chicago

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://www.fox32chicago.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups give nearly $1.5 million so far to Chicago school board candidates

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Illinois Policy

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Owned By	Illinois Policy Institute (Non-profit, Matt Paprocki President & CEO)
Year Founded	2002
Website	www.illinoispolicy.org
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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