Aldermen Approve Water And Sewer Tax Hike To Fund Pensions
With no debate, Chicago aldermen on Wednesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to raise water and sewer taxes by nearly 30 percent to help shore up the city's largest pension fund.
With no debate, Chicago aldermen on Wednesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to raise water and sewer taxes by nearly 30 percent to help shore up the city's largest pension fund.
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"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
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The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
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Visitation for Starks is set for Tuesday, followed by a funeral service on Wednesday.
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All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
A police source said a pursuit was underway before the boys – ages 14 and 15 – crashed their car into the front of a store near 75th and Vincennes just after midnight.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
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The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
In one incident, the suspects forced a victim into a car and drove them to an ATM, forcing the victim to take out cash.
The three suspects approached the victim on board a train at the 47th Street station, displayed a knife, maced the victim, and tried to take their belongings.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.