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  • Resolution apologizing for slavery ignites City Council clash

    09/27/2025 12:49:56 PM PDT · by PBRCat · 46 replies
    The Chicago Sun-Times ^ | September 27, 2025 | Mariah Woeffel
    The measure sponsored by 4th Ward Ald. Lamont Robinson issued a formal apology from the City Council “to the Black citizens of Chicago for the historical injustices of slavery, segregation, systemic racism and the policies that have perpetuated racial inequality.” It overwhelmingly passed 43-4, but not without fireworks at a marathon Council meeting Thursday. “Shame on you!,” Robinson shouted after Lopez, Sposato, and Napolitano announced they would vote against the resolution. Lopez, a Southwest Side alderperson, said he wouldn’t endorse the resolution because Chicago’s “own economy was not slave-driven.” Lopez noted that the city became a haven for freed men...
  • Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance (CHICAGO)

    03/25/2024 5:33:49 PM PDT · by ConservativeStatement · 35 replies
    Chicago Sun-Times ^ | Mar 20, 2024 | Emmanuel Camarillo
    A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone. At Wednesday's City Council meeting, 4th Ward Ald. Lamont Robinson introduced an ordinance to rename Columbus Drive Barack Obama Drive. The road stretches through the Loop from East Grand Avenue south to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.