CHICAGO (June 19, 2017)–The Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus on Monday joined the growing chorus of voices urging the Emanuel administration to keep its promise to submit to federal oversight on police reform. “The mayor has reversed course on his commitment to submitting to a consent decree on police reform with little explanation around […]
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Progressive Caucus urges Emanuel administration to keep its commitment to federal court oversight on police reform
CHICAGO (June 19, 2017)–The Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus on Monday joined the growing chorus of voices urging the Emanuel administration to keep its promise to submit to federal oversight on police reform. “The mayor has reversed course on his commitment to submitting to a consent decree on police reform with little explanation around his decision,” […]
With CPS in crisis, Progressive Caucus introduces measure to demand “full accounting” of City funds
CHICAGO (May 24, 2017)–With the Chicago Public Schools facing a severe funding crisis, the Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus on Wednesday will introduce an order requiring that City officials testify before the Council’s Finance Committee on the current state of City funds. The order requires that Chief Financial Officer Carole Brown, Budget Director Alex Holt and […]