Tabares, whose ward covers parts of Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon and West Lawn, said residents in her ward will be able to vote on a non-binding referendum on their March 19 ballot, asking whether they want to see a new district on the Southwest Side. 
“When you call for help in the scariest moment of your life, we want to make sure that somebody is there to help,” she said. “When a police district get into a backlog, and there’s no available police officer available to respond to that call, that is a victim not getting help. There’s no excuse for that — but that’s happening in the 8th District.”
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Ald. Tabares spoke to Univision in favor of new police district on southwest side.  
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Southwest Side needs a new police district, alderpersons say. 
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Police deployment in Chicago could be audited to seek greater efficiency The shortage of police officers in certain areas of Chicago is one of the issues that most concern authorities and the community in terms of security.  At a meeting of the Police and Fire Committee of the municipal council, it was proposed to create an audit, with the objective of reviewing the effectiveness of police deployment throughout the city. Ald. Tabares voted against the ordinance and explains her reasons.
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Chicago will not renew ShotSpotter contract, Mayor Johnson says
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Chicago aldermen blast decision to end use of ShotSpotter
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Alderman Tabares reacts to Mayor’s decision to cancel ShotSpotter.
Click here to watch her remarks on Telemundo. 
Council rejects arbitration for CPD officers involved in serious misconduct 
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Technology to detect gunshots will remain in force until September.
Click here to watch the Ald’s remarks on Univision which begin at 15:45. ​
Chicago police union arbitration deal voted down by city council
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Accused killer of CPD Ofc. Ella French appears in court on first day of trial.
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Chicago FOP pushing for benefits for wounded officers.
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Street renamed to honor Fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso. 
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The 23rd Ward overwhelmingly supports creating a new police district. Now it’s up to us to make the case to the Mayor and the city that our constituents deserve action. Splitting the district provides an opportunity to better reallocate resources to provide shorter responses to crime and quicker service to residents. 
​Click here to watch the full segment on Univision news at the 12:00 mark. 
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A group of alderman are calling for the resignation of Alderman Byron Sigcho López, after he appeared last week at an event where the U.S. flag was burned.
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Chicago City Council debates proposal to maintain technology that detects gunshots in neighborhoods
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Chicago aldermen debate whether to keep ShotSpotter contract
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After hit-and-run kills CPS staffer, safety concerns about road in Chicago intensify.
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Citing a spike in crime, Chicago aldermen want a new police district in their neighborhood.  
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Video Shows Minivan Hitting Two People on Chicago Southwest Side.  
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Lawmakers, alderpersons demand 'immediate action' from IDOT for Pulaski Road safety on SW Side.
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Foxx draft policy: Won't prosecute certain cases if from non-public safety traffic stop. 
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Kim Foxx proposes new policy for charges related to non-public safety traffic stops. 
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Votes in favor of keeping ShotSpotter. 
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City Council votes to limit mayor’s ability to cancel ShotSpotter contract. 
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Mayor Johnson says ShotSpotter ordinance does 'nothing'
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Memorial Day weekend shootings in Chicago leave 5 dead and at least 23 injured. 
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Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 7 dead, at least 27 wounded.
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The 8th District Police has issued an alert to the West Lawn residents regarding a strong-armed robbery targeting motorists. 
​Click here to watch the segment on Noticias Univision Chicago.
Chicago held a NASCAR race for the second year.
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Video appears to show Chicago officer point gun at street takeover crowd, raising concerns
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Video shows CPD officer pointing his gun at a group of people during a street takeover​
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Many Chicago aldermen decry pending removal of ShotSpotter. Several aldermen pleaded for the city to keep the technology at a Public Safety Committee meeting Monday morning.
The ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology system is once again a topic of discussion at Chicago City Hall as the Public Safety Committee discusses the future of the contract that expires in less than two weeks.
Alderman Tabares testifies in Public Committee about keeping ShotSpotter in the 23rd Ward. 
Statement on the hiring freeze for City of Chicago employees.
Discontent in the Chicago mayor's office.
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Chicago mayor's top aide under fire as Johnson's approval ratings decline.
Alderman Tabares learned firsthand how CFD trains in both firefighting and emergency medical care. 
Click here to read the complete article in the Southwest Chicago Post. 
Alderman Tabares discusses the future of ShotSpotter with Univision news. 
Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter
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Shots fired just hours before the ShotSpotter contract expires. 
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Chicago ShotSpotter contract ends, city to begin dismantling gunshot detection technology. 
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Chicago’s Mayor of Mayhem. Brandon Johnson kills a technology that detects shootings and saves lives.
​Click here to read the story in the Wall Street Journal.
Johnson accused of picking another police-related fight with City Council
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Johnson says air traffic safety rules are why vacant armory can't be used as police station.
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​Chicago Sun-Times.
​Mayor moves to turn potential police station into storage facility, frustrating southwest siders.
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Johnson says air traffic safety rules are why vacant armory can't be used as police station.
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​Chicago Sun-Times.
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​Chicago Lawn residents want a second police station and City Hall should make it happen.
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Expectations & controversy regarding the appointment of the new members of the Chicago school board.
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“Alders say Mayor Johnson is acting like a “dictator” with his decisions regarding CPS board.” 
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Chicago City Council to discuss CPS and ShotSpotter issues.  Click here to watch Telemundo news.
Mayoral foes postpone Johnson's refinancing plan
​at contentious City Council meeting. 
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Elected officials, residents insist on the creation of a new police district on the southwest side. 
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Community rallies for former Midway Armory to be used as police station, not storage facility as mayor proposed. Click here to watch WGN news.
SW Side alders call on mayor to honor 'will of Chicago,' create new police district. Click here for WBBM news.
Community, officials rally for new Southwest Side police district. Click here for Greater Southwest News Herald.
Aldermen push back on mayor’s school board appointments and budget strategy. 
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Mayor proposes $300M property tax increase.
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Council Members Push Back on Mayor's Plan to Cut Some CPD Positions.
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School board president resigns over social media comments. 
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The city of Chicago is in mourning after the death of CPD Officer Martinez. 
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Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez was murdered in the line of duty. 
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Slain Officer Enrique Martinez Honored At Southwest Side Vigil: ‘He Was A Beautiful Person’
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Council members reject proposal to increase property taxes.
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29 Alderman Say 'No' To Johnson Tax Hike.
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Trump makes gains among Chicago Latino voters unsatisfied with Democrats
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Aldermen discuss the budget for CPD.
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Officer Enrique Martinez Funeral.
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Possible Solution to Reduce Proposed
​Property Tax Hike. 
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New Proposal Reduces Property Tax Hike.
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Chicagoans don’t want a property tax hike or any tax hike without cuts, poll commissioned by alders say
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Southwest side ward bosses ‘driving the conversation’ on Chicago’s 2025 budget
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City council members call for budget cuts to avoid raising property taxes
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Two paths to balanced Chicago budget.
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Letter express rejection to the rise in property taxes
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14 Alders sent Johnson a letter of rejection of proposed increase in property taxes
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Eileen O’Neill Burke accepts the position of Cook County State Attorney
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Prosecutor announces new preventive detention policies
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Chicago Budget Negotiations
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The implications of not having the city budget approved.
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Voting to approve the budget is delayed. - Telemundo 11am.
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Voting to approve the budget is delayed. - Telemundo 4 p.m.
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The voting to approve the budget is delayed. - Telemundo 5 p.m.
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Discussing new Chicago spending plan.
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Council reviews new Johnson's budget plan.
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CPS board votes to fire  CEO Pedro Martinez
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