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Chicago is the latest city rethinking disputed technology that listens for gunshots
More than 150 U.S. cities use ShotSpotter, but a growing body of research shows that the tool has not succeeded in reducing gun violence, has slowed police response times to emergency calls and often did not lead to evidence recovery.
A gold star for EV Readiness: Chicago-area program prepares communities for electric vehicle adoption
The Chicago suburb University Park earned the second-highest score of a dozen municipalities participating in the first cohort of a Metropolitan Mayors Caucus program to boost electric vehicle adoption.
Migrant fight expands to suburbs, could force federal shutdown
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s actions are drawing more state and local leaders into debates over caring for migrants, while House Republicans target the Biden administration on border security. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
City frames art as a way to bolster mental health services
A pilot program in Chicago looks to address mental health workforce shortages, while exploring the benefits of holistic treatment through mediums like art.
A Land Deal Benefiting a Billionaire’s Soccer Team Is Muscled Through Despite Objections
A zoning committee initially rejected the mayor’s plan to lease public housing property to the Chicago Fire. Less than 24 hours later, a new vote reversed a rare mayoral defeat.
One of the Nation's Biggest Cities Begins Cash Payments to Low-Income Residents
For the next year, Chicago plans to distribute $500 a month to thousands of households who can use the money as they see fit.
The Difficult Push to Build More Housing Near Transit
Some states and cities are adopting policies to promote dense development near bus and rail lines. But it can be a hard sell politically and sometimes has unintended consequences.
No More Stairs: Cash Influx to Make Transit More Accessible
More than 25 million Americans have self-reported travel-limiting disabilities.
Thousands of City Workers Suspended Without Pay Over Vaccine Noncompliance
About 91% of New York City’s municipal workforce is vaccinated, but the police and fire departments are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
Percentage of Women in State Policing Has Stalled Since 2000
Female officers are less likely to use force and are named in fewer complaints.
‘An Insurrection’: When Police Reject a City’s Vaccine Mandate
Chicago employees were required to report their vaccination status by Friday or risk losing pay. The local FOP is encouraging officers not to do so.
The Cities With the Heftiest Parking Fines
A new report looks at how violations like blocking traffic, loading zones or pedestrian ramps can put a dent in drivers' wallets.
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