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Angela Cheng

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Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news.

Angela Cheng

Food for migrants, Johnson’s first budget, ending cash bail plan

Medical volunteers working with migrants say a lack of nutritious food at police stations and other shelters is causing an increased risk for malnutrition. Mayor Brandon Johnson hinted his first city budget will likely take incremental steps to his goals. Judges across Illinois are preparing for an end to cash bail.

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news.

Angela Cheng

   

Medical volunteers working with migrants say a lack of nutritious food at police stations and other shelters is causing an increased risk for malnutrition. Mayor Brandon Johnson hinted his first city budget will likely take incremental steps to his goals. Judges across Illinois are preparing for an end to cash bail.

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