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Rahm or Ed? Expert quizzed on who had most clout in preview of possible Burke trial testimony

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall held Tuesday’s hearing to determine whether Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon should be allowed to testify during ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s trial.

Chicago Sun-Times

City counting on state, federal funds to handle migrant crisis — or reserves could be at risk

A top official said Chicago could be forced to raid its reserves, even though that would almost certainly cause Wall Street rating agencies to reduce the bond rating, increasing how much it costs the city to borrow money.

Chicago Sun-Times

Plan to privatise Gandhi Hill opposed by TDP, CPI(M) at VMC Council meet

Opposition parties oppose VMC's plan to enter PPP agreement with private agency to develop Gandhi Hill. TDP & CPI-M argue VMC has no locus standi & hill belongs to Gandhi Smaraka Samithi. YSRCP stuck to plans, opposition staged protest. VMC to use ₹1.20 cr for EV charging, ₹5 cr for…

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern pledges $100 million for Evanston if it gets OK for Ryan Field concerts

The school faces heavy local opposition to its proposal, which was rejected by the city’s Land Use Commission but now is pending before the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Plan for 2nd migrant tent camp at donated Jewel, parking lot clears City Council committee

Under pressure to get migrants off the floors of police stations and airports, the committee acted over the objections of South Side Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st).

Chicago Sun-Times

Councillor defects from SNP to Alba after being inspired by Ash Regan

ALEX Salmond's Alba Party have representation at council, Holyrood and Westminster level for the first time after another representative defected…

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West Ham: Grassroots football club 'homeless' after council gives playing field to premier league team

Bealonians FC fears for future after premier league side given lease of playing fields

Evening Standard

‘Power and control’ frame Edward Burke’s legacy. A federal jury will soon decide that legacy’s coda.

He entered politics as one of the youngest Chicago City Council members in history and became its most powerful and longest-serving member. Now, he’s fighting to avoid prison.

Chicago Sun-Times

You can't be serious: fury after planners back huge Wimbledon tennis expansion

Ambitious plans still to face Wandsworth Council and London Mayor before spades can go in ground

Evening Standard

Wimbledon expansion a step closer after Merton Council approval despite protests

Ambitious plans still to face Wandsworth Council and London Mayor before spades can go in ground

Evening Standard

Merton Council approves Wimbledon expansion plans in marathon meeting

The meeting lasted almost five hours.

The Independent UK

Some Lexington taxpayers will soon see a second tax bill in the mail

Some Lexington residents can expect to get a pre-holiday letter from the urban county government. A second property tax bill will be coming to certain residents who have streetlights and city garbage collection.

WEKU

EU leaders reach agreement on Middle East – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the EU summit here

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How the US has used its veto power at the UN in support of Israel

The US has used its veto power at least 34 times to block UN Security Council resolutions that were critical of Israel.

WEKU

Lexington Council continues its search to go from waste to compost

Lexington’s City Council continues to explore ways to change how it handles waste in the bluegrass community. Members of a Council committee got a long-awaited consultant study on ways to reduce garbage going to the landfill.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hobson’s Pledge floods councillor emails ahead of Māori ward vote

Local politicians in Auckland have full-to-the-brim inboxes from a Hobson's Pledge campaign to sway a vote against Māori wards

The Hindu

India to treat Pakistan’s reference to Kashmir at UNSC meeting “with contempt it deserves”

India rejects Pakistan's reference to Kashmir at UNSC, says it will treat it with contempt. U.S. Sec. of State Blinken affirms right of any nation to defend itself, condemns all acts of terrorism, calls on UNSC to denounce states that arm, fund, train terrorist groups.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Branching out? Streets and Sanitation boss reports 172% ramp-up in Chicago tree trimming

Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard said Friday his crews have trimmed 53,188 trees since Jan. 1, a vast improvement over the 19,525 trees trimmed during the same period a year ago.

The Independent UK

Anne Kirkpatrick, a veteran cop but newcomer to New Orleans, gets city council OK as police chief

New Orleans' City Council has approved the appointment of Anne Kirkpatrick as the city's new police chief

The Hindu

Science council invites applications for TANSA award

TNSCST calls for applications/nominations for TN Scientist Award 2022. Award includes Rs. 50,000 & citation. Eligible fields: agri, biology, chem, env, engineering, home/social sci, math, medical, physical/vet sci. Deadline: Nov 20. Details: www.tanscst.nic.in.

The Hindu

NC, Cong. to rotate CEC post in Kargil hill council; Dr. Akhoon’s name proposed for first term

The National Conference and Congress agreed to rotate the post of the Chief Executive Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil

Newsroom.co.nz

Council publishes kids books to ease disaster trauma

Auckland Council has spent more than $100k on a series of children’s books targeted at disaster readiness in migrant communities

The Conversation

South Africa's 2022 census missed 31% of people - big data could help in future

No census is ever exact: as academics Tom Moultrie and Rob Dorrington at the University of Cape Town have noted previously:

Evening Standard

Richmond Council calls for Government to step in over plan to pour treated waste water into Thames

Thames Water says plan is needed to combat droughts for London but Richmond Council has raised environmental concerns

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