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Alderman Leslie Hairston.

Citizen Bulletin: Hyde Park Alderman Skips Vote on Obama Center

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
May 29, 2018
Last week, Governor Rauner used his amendatory veto powers to add a provision legalizing the death penalty to gun control legislation passed by the state legislature, sending the whole package back to the legislature for approval.

Citizen Bulletin: Governor Rauner Proposes Reinstating Death Penalty

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
May 22, 2018

Citizen Bulletin: Governor Rauner Nets Federal Mental Health Funds for IL

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
May 14, 2018
A European police drone hovers near a crowd. Last week, the Illinois State Senate passed a bill, proposed in the wake of a shooting at a concert in Las Vegas, that would allow police to use aerial drones to monitor large crowds.

Citizen Bulletin: IL Senate Votes to Allow Police Drones at Large Events

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
May 8, 2018
A banner welcoming immigrants and refugees seen in Chicagos Pilsen neighborhood. Undocumented people would be eligible for Mayor Rahm Emanuels new CityKey ID Card, which is intended to make city services more easily accessible.

Undocumented Residents Eligible for New Chicago City ID

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
May 1, 2018

City Council Requires Tobacco Retailers to Display Health Warnings

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
April 23, 2018
Lead concentrations in excess of FDA safety guidelines were discovered in the tap water of 30% of the nearly 3,000 Chicago homes tested.

Lead Found in Chicago Tap Water

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
April 16, 2018
Governor Rauner approved 75 million in funding for roadway changes surrounding the Obama Presidential Center.

Gov. Rauner Convenes Public Safety Working Group

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
April 9, 2018
Rauner, pictured here at his 2015 inauguration, recently vetoed legislation increasing regulations on firearm dealers.

Gov. Rauner Vetoes Gun Control Legislation

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
April 2, 2018
Senator Barack Obama and wife Michelle leave the 23rd precinct polling place at Shoesmith Beulah Elementary School in Kenwood after voting in the 2008 Illinois primary.

A Student’s Guide to the March 2018 Primary Election

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
March 14, 2018
The chambers of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Her Speaker Under Fire, State Rep. Flynn-Currie Drafts House Harassment Plan

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
March 5, 2018
Kwame Raoul, Hyde Parks State Senator, is running for Attorney General.

State Sen. Raoul Signs Backs Bill Allowing Gun Confiscation Based on Family, Police Report

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
February 25, 2018
A previous rounds of budget cuts under Governor Bruce Rauner inspired protests in October 2016.

Gov. Rauner Hopes to Offload Pension Costs to Schools

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
February 19, 2018
Kwame Raoul represents parts of Hyde Park in the State Senate and is running to be Illinoiss Attorney General.

State Rep. Raoul Backs Citizen Challenges for Environmental Permits

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
February 11, 2018
Alderman Leslie Hairston.

Announced Grocery Store Ends Years-Long Wait for South Shore

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
February 4, 2018
The City of Chicago joined Lake Michigan surfers suing US Steel for alleged violations of pollution laws. The Universitys environmental law clinic helped with the suit.

Emanuel Joins Suit Against US Steel Initiated by Law School Clinic

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
January 29, 2018
Leslie Hairston, who represents much of Hyde Park, was vocal in her opposition to TIF support for Presence Health Care.

Hyde Park Alderman Criticizes Tax Deal for Anti-Abortion Health System

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
January 21, 2018
State Senator Kwame Raoul, who represents Hyde Park and much of the South Side and is the son of Haitian immigrants, expressed outrage about the recently reported comments.

Hyde Park’s State Senator, Son of Haitian Immigrants, Responds to Trump Comments

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
January 15, 2018
Hyde Parker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, here dressed as the Statue of Liberty in Hyde Parks Fourth of July Parade, supported a December measure that put the issue of recreational marijuana on Cook Countys primary ballots.

Non-binding Marijuana Referendum Set for March

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
January 8, 2018

Alderman: Decision Not To Seek Reelection Unrelated to Indictment

By Citizen Bulletin, Maroon Partner Organization
November 20, 2017
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