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Chicago falls behind federal guidelines for replacing lead pipes
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Chicago falls behind federal guidelines for replacing lead pipes

75% Left coverage: 4 sources
Children born today will be middle-aged by the time Chicago finishes replacing all of its lead service lines, according to the city’s replacement plan.See the Story

Prosecutors Recommend 12.5 Years in Prison for Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan

73% Center coverage: 19 sources
Note: The video attached to this article is from Madigan's February conviction. CHICAGO (WGN) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should spend more than 12 years behind bars, federal prosecutors say. In a memo filed Friday evening, prosecutors said Madigan has expressed no remorse for his crimes and accused him of lying on the stand. The 83-year-old longtime politician was convicted in February of conspiring to accept bribes from Com…Feds · ChicagoSee the Story

What happened to Chicago’s Japanese neighborhood?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Lake View once had a thriving Japanese community, but it fell victim to a push for assimilation.Illinois · IllinoisRead Article

Aldermen to consider $62 million in settlements for latest Chicago police misconduct lawsuits

50% Left coverage: 4 sources
City Hall attorneys are recommending Chicago pay another $62 million to settle a series of police misconduct lawsuits this month. If aldermen approve the deals in a bid to avoid likely more costly court decisions, $48 million will be paid to a group of three men who spent three decades behind bars after they were convicted for a September 1986 arson that killed two people. John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez and Francisco Nanez were released from pri…Brandon Johnson · ChicagoSee the Story

Rahm Emanuel teases potential presidential bid: ‘I am in training’

50% Right coverage: 8 sources
Former White House chief of staff and Democratic politician Rahm Emanuel teased a potential presidential bid on ABC’s “The View” Wednesday. Rahm Emanuel · United StatesSee the Story

Canceled CSO recital signals bigger brewing visa crisis for musicians in Trump era

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
After performing in Chicago in February, the esteemed German violinist Christian Tetzlaff decided: He’s not coming back to the United States. At least not anytime soon.That boycott will include a show that was scheduled for Chicago in October, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday.Tetzlaff told the New York Times in February the canceled shows are due to anger over actions taken by the Trump administration, like embracing Russian lead…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

The Second City performers earn pay boost in new deal that averts strike

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
The Second City performers and stage managers have reached a new contract deal with New York private equity owners ZMC and will avoid a strike.Last week, Second City performers announced they could move to strike if negotiations between the Actors Equity Union and Second City management didn’t make progress. Lawyers finalized details of a contract deal Friday. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation.…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

Oklahoma students celebrate papal conclave with excitement

50% Left coverage: 4 sources
Students in Oklahoma Catholic schools experienced an unforgettable week as they celebrated the election of the first American-born pope, with activities and lessons centered around the papal conclave.Pope FrancisSee the Story

2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

55% Center coverage: 22 sources
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