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Top Chicago news: Feds subpoena Alderman Austin's political records; Barneys to close 2 area stores

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Published on August 07, 2019
Top Chicago news: Feds subpoena Alderman Austin's political records; Barneys to close 2 area storesPhoto: Dennis Yang/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

Mayor blasts Ivanka Trump for ‘nonsense’ Tweet about gun violence

The first daughter tweeted, “As we grieve over the evil mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, let us not overlook that Chicago experienced its deadliest weekend of the year."

Read the full story on The Daily Beast.

Barneys files for bankruptcy, will close both area stores

Barneys New York sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced plans to close its stores in Chicago, Las Vegas and Seattle.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Feds subpoena Illinois Election Board for alderman's political disclosures

Federal prosecutors are seeking “all items related to” three political groups controlled by Alderman Carrie Austin's political funds.

Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity.

City streamlines process for developers to build affordable housing

The new application process for obtaining affordable housing tax credits is transparent and consistent, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

1 injured, wine spills over freeway in tractor-trailer crash

One person was seriously injured and cases of Italian wine tumbled to the road early Tuesday when two tractor-trailers collided on the Bishop Ford Freeway, officials said.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.


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