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PHILADELPHIA — Three years ago, then-City Councilmember Cherelle Parker drafted a resolution asking voters to ban illegal use of the policing tactic known as stop-and-frisk, a largely ceremonial gesture she marked by issuing a news release saying there was “no correlation between the elimination of stops and frisks and an…

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

If the Council requires providers to sign labor peace agreements, it won’t trigger unionization, but it will allow employees to organize and join unions if they choose, without fear of retaliation. But the mere threat of higher costs is scaring social service agencies.

Chicago homeowners and property owners are required to shovel their front sidewalks — a law that’s seldom enforced. Ald. Gilbert Villegas said that makes it more urgent for the city to assume responsibility — despite the potential cost.

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

PAC chief says she doesn’t trust Vallas to support women’s reproductive rights, while 23rd Ward Ald.

Three committee chairs are working behind the scenes to reorganize and empower the City Council before a new mayor and Council are seated.

Today’s update is about a 10-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

LOS ANGELES — Pastor Edward Jenkins startled awake.