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This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years

In Kennard, City Council members have been appointed after previous members retired or died.

The Texas Tribune

Misinformation alert: Migrants did not violently storm New York City Hall, despite claims on social media

A new fact check by the Associated Press shows that Black immigrants gathered at New York City Hall to hear about racial inequities in shelter system

Latin Times

London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan launches re-election campaign with pledge of 40,000 council homes

He stresses the prospect of a Labour government and Labour mayor are a ‘once in a generation” chance to ease London’s housing crisis

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Justine Simons, the City Hall powerhouse shaping London's cultural landscape

City Hall’s deputy mayor for culture talks the Fourth Plinth, East Bank and what it was like to work for Ken, Boris and Sadiq

Evening Standard

Anthony Albanese enjoys a dip at Newcastle beach ahead of City Hall address

PM lauds region's contribution to clean energy transformation in speech.

Newcastle Herald

Sadiq Khan to 'consider' installing vast floor map of London at City Hall

The huge aerial map was a popular feature of the old City Hall, but it was left behind when the Greater London Authority moved to the Royal Docks

Evening Standard

Mayor announces extra £50m for Met 'to keep London safe' as final City Hall budget unveiled

The amount is not enough to provide all of the £76m sought by Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to fund his ‘New Met for London’ plan

Evening Standard

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Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include £700,000 for 'green doctors'

City Hall's Lib Dem group argued that more Londoners should receive tailored advice on how to reduce their energy bills

Evening Standard

Lexington leaders discuss weekend severe winter weather plans

Another dose of winter weather will keep much of Kentucky cold and snowy over the weekend. In Lexington, the mayor and public safety heads held a news conference in City Hall Thursday to discuss preparations and offer advice on how to stay safe.

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Chicago abortion rights and LGBTQ+ advocates seek permit to march on day before Democratic National Convention

The Democratic Party has failed to protect abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, the advocates claim.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

The forecourt of Paris City Hall buzzes with activity this holiday season: Children spinning on a sparkling carousel, shoppers browsing a Christmas market, tourists posing in front of huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics — and dozens of migrant families searching for a roof over their heads.

Radio France Internationale

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

The forecourt of Paris City Hall sparkles with activity this holiday season, including a Christmas market and huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK

Picture Chicago: 17 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a pre-kindergarten class at Parkside Community Academy in South Shore, people enjoyed hot tub rides down the Chicago River, andthe Humboldt Park Puerto Rican flag at Western and Division was lit up for the holiday season for the first time…

Chicago Sun-Times

Defense: ‘Computer mistake,’ not pressure from Ed Burke, caused delays in Burger King work

City Hall bureaucracy took center stage in former Ald. Ed Burke’s corruption trial Thursday as one of the finer disputed points in the case came to a head.

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Heroic police officers, firefighters honored for bravery in ceremony not held since COVID-19 lockdown

After a four-year hiatus, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the Carter Harrison and Lambert Tree awards to six police officers and firefighters. One of the honorees said she was “blessed that everybody ... was able to go home to their families alive.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Five years ago today: Butcher paper signals FBI raid on offices of ‘untouchable’ Ed Burke — and changes Chicago history

Reporters could only speculate about what prompted the raid, but ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot admits she “rode that wave ‘till it crashed on the beach.”

Evening Standard

Old City Hall building's glass exterior to be removed under plan to 'revitalise' mayor's former HQ

The Mayor of London's former headquarters on the South Bank has been unoccupied for the last two years

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan set to comfortably beat Tory rival Susan Hall at mayoral election, latest poll suggests

The Labour mayor leads his Tory rival Susan Hall by 50 per cent to 23 per cent as he seeks a history third term in City Hall

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Protester fined by police as Sadiq Khan is targeted by anti-Ulez activists at City Hall public meeting

Chants of 'Get Khan out' amid heightened security with mayor and London Assembly members sat behind protective screen

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury selection begins as Ed Burke, ‘figurehead of the old regime,’ faces historic corruption trial

The stage has been set for another legal clash at the Dirksen courthouse. But it’s unclear whether another central political figure, former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, will make an appearance in the courtroom.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 50% to 25% among Londoners in race for City Hall

Exclusive poll suggests Sadiq Khan is on course for a 'comfortable victory' in mayoral race, according to academics at Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Institute

Chicago Sun-Times

Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s- - - show’ City Council meeting

Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Common sense’ doesn’t explain City Council, so judge to allow Chicago ‘civics lesson’ for Burke jurors

Political science professor Constance Mixon’s testimony about government operations will be crucial to helping jury understand the racketeering case against former City Council member Ed Burke, prosecutors say.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia picks winning design for Harriet Tubman statue after controversy over original choice

The city of Philadelphia has picked the winning design for a Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall after facing criticism over its original choice of an artist who’d been selected without competition

Chicago Sun-Times

How the near absolute power Edward Burke wielded absolutely paved the way for his alleged corruption

That power came from “scratch my back” Chicago politics. Burke’s clout emanated from the sheer force of his personality, the favors he did for other City Council members and the intimidation he wielded over his colleagues.

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