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Lightfoot’s plan for a partially elected school board introduced in state Senate as House passes bill calling for all seats to be chosen by voters - Chicago Tribune
State Sen. Kimberly Lightford on the House floor at the State Capitol in Springfield on Jan. 29, 2020. Under the city’s plan, two members of the seven-seat board would be elected in 2026, with ...
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Wensleydale Railway completes major track repairs as part of plans to restore passenger services to Redmire where ITV's Vera was filmed - MSN
The Wensleydale Railway has completed major track repairs as part of its plans to restore passenger services to Redmire - where ITV’s Vera was filmed.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s City Council floor leader resigns from leadership post - Chicago Tribune
In a surprise move, Mayor Lori Lightfoot will replace her hand-picked floor leader, Ald. Gilbert Villegas, with veteran South Side Ald. Michelle Harris. Villegas announced his resignation Tuesday i… ...
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Lightfoot's gas plan survives bumpy committee meeting, heads to full City Council - Crain's Chicago Business
Despite vocal opposition, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $12.5 million transportation relief plan narrowly advanced out of committee Wednesday, teeing up a vote in the full City Council next week.