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Ray Lopez

Coverage of Ray Lopez in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 22:10 UTCMost recent: Jun 16 · 22:44 UTC
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Brandon Johnsonperson1City Councilorganization1Committee on Public Safetyorganization1Hyde Parkplace1Parental Responsibility Ordinancetopic1police unionorganization1Art Instituteorganization1Gilbert Villegasperson1City Council committeeorganization1Chicago public schoolsplace1Illinois General Assemblyorganization1Chicago Police Departmentorganization1marijuana legalizationtopic1black markettopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 16 · 22:44 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Ald. Lopez plans to try again to hold parents accountable for actions of their kids

    Ald. Ray Lopez plans to reintroduce a parental responsibility ordinance with stronger consequences after a previous version was rejected by a City Council committee. The proposal faces opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson, who advocates for investing in youth opportunities instead of punitive measures.

  • CRIMEJun 9 · 22:10 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    City Council committee backs crackdown on selling pot near schools, parks

    A City Council committee approved a crackdown on marijuana sales within 1,000 feet of schools and parks, with Ald. Gilbert Villegas adjusting penalties to address concerns about disproportionate enforcement. The move aims to combat black-market cannabis sales near public spaces, which officials attribute to high state taxes and weak state-level disciplinary measures for illegal sales.