CHICAGO (May 25, 2018)–Following is a statement from Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus Chair Ald. Scott Waguespack (32) regarding today’s controversial Fire and Police Training Academy vote: “Members of our caucus fall in varying places in the debate around the Public Safety Training Academy vote. “Some members are choosing to support the initiative, citing […]
Black, Latino, Women’s, Veterans, Progressive Caucus chairs pledge to monitor ORD contracting vigilantly to ensure equity, accountability
CHICAGO (March 28, 2018)–The chairs of the Black, Latino, Women’s, Veterans and Progressive Reform Caucuses pledged to work in unity to monitor contracting of minority business enterprises at O’Hare International Airport as the City Council prepares to pass the $8.5 billion airport expansion deal on Wednesday. “We remain troubled by the lack of clear accountability […]
Progressive Caucus lays out 2018 legislative priorities
Progressive Caucus lays out 2018 legislative priorities CHICAGO (January 31, 2018)–With just over a year to go before the next municipal election, the Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus mapped out its policy priorities for 2018 on Wednesday. “We set out to accomplish a robust legislative agenda at the beginning of this term, and […]