Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks with Ald. Michael Scott (10th) at City Hall on May 3, 2021, when Dr. Janice Jackson announced she will step down as CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
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Ald. La Spata Apologizes After Neighbors Call Him Out For Missing Casino And Curfew Votes
The 1st Ward alderperson — who has the best attendance record of any City Council member — did not offer a specific reason for missing the meeting, but his vote would not have impacted the outcome of either proposal.
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