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Chicago Ward Redraw Proposals Stir Local Politics
The text outlines proposed ward boundaries in Chicago and committee makeup for city council, listing Democrat and Republican allocations across departments such as Finance Streets Local Improvements and more. It notes graft concerns tied to manhole contracts and calls for cleaning the municipal bench and stricter oversight of street repairs and saloon hours.
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Division Street
Lake
North Avenue
24Th
Belmont Avenue
Halsted Street
Webster Avenue
Board of Local Improvements