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State Rep. Ford's New Bill

Since 2015, Ford has continued to push the new state law

State Representative Ford has introduced a new bill in Illinois aimed at changing state law to allow voters the ability to recall the mayor of Chicago. This legislative proposal seeks to give Illinois residents more control over their elected officials by providing a mechanism for removing a sitting mayor through a recall process. If passed, the bill would empower voters to initiate a recall election, offering a new level of accountability

 for Chicago's leadership.

Tracking Rep. Ford’s Recall Bill Introductions Through the Years

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NBC News Reports

January 10, 2025

Chicago's mayor can't be recalled under Illinois law. A new bill aims to change that.

It is a movement gaining strength on several fronts: a push to establish a recall election for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

There is no provision for such an election under Illinois state law, but Representatives Anthony De Lucca and LaShawn Ford this week introduced House Bill 1084, which would create a process for clear and effective process for doing so.

“I think there is a push now much greater than It’s ever been,” said Ford, a fellow Democrat, who in the past has worked closely with Johnson.

NBC News Chicago Reports

April 18, 2024

Man behind effort to recall Chicago's mayor says he's not ‘some dude from the suburbs'

The idea of allowing a recall of Chicago’s mayor is not a new one. State Rep. LaShawn Ford, who supports the current mayor, first introduced it in Springfield back in 2016. He has re-introduced it three times since then, including while he was running for mayor himself.

"Sometimes things are so bad that voters have lost the confidence, and the trust in the elected official should not have to wait four years to deal with an elected official that has lost that trust," Ford said.

Boland will kick off his petition drive next week with a news conference. He said he is thinking about asking the mayor to attend.

Chicago Sun-Times Reports

April 17, 2024

Petition drive launched to give Chicago voters power to recall mayor

Mayor Brandon Johnson has his hands full with the migrant crisis, a persistent robbery surge, negotiations on a new teachers’ contract and an increasingly restive City Council. Now, he faces another potential, but much smaller, headache: a recall.

A former technology salesman who lives in Lake View has formed a political action committee to raise money and at least begin the formidable challenge of putting a binding referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot asking Chicago voters whether they want the power to recall their mayor.

Daniel Boland said the recall effort is about “helping and empowering” the people of Chicago — not about “hurting” Johnson. But he acknowledged he’s disappointed with the mayor’s performance.

Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson

WTTW News Reports

July 16, 2024

Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months

The push to give voters the power to recall the mayor of Chicago raised less than $300 since the initiative was announced three months ago, according to records filed with state election officials.

Despite a flurry of media attention after Daniel Boland announced the creation of the Committee for Chicago Mayor Recall, a required campaign finance report filed late Monday with the Illinois State Board of Elections showed just $258.47 in contributions.

With 20 days to go before the initiative faces a deadline of Aug. 5 to file at least 56,464 signatures to put the question to Chicago voters on the Nov. 5 ballot, the committee has just $83.47 on hand after spending $175, according to the report.

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Rep. Ford Asks for Your Input

Poll Question #1

Do you support the creation of a recall process for the Chicago Mayor under Illinois state law?

Please select the option that most accurately reflects your opinion and vote accordingly.

Poll Question #2

Do you think Mayor Brandon Johnson’s approval rating of 15% reflects broader dissatisfaction with his leadership in Chicago?

Please select the option that most accurately reflects your opinion and vote accordingly.

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On This Day in History

January 14, 1784

History Reports

January 14, 1784

Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution

On January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the War for Independence.

In the document, which was known as the Second Treaty of Paris because the Treaty of Paris was also the name of the agreement that had ended the Seven Years’ War in 1763, Britain officially agreed to recognize the independence of its 13 former colonies as the new United States of America.

What Happened Immediately After the American Revolution Ended

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Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution

1967

San Francisco’s “Human Be‑In” launches the Summer of Love

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1973

Miami Dolphins win Super Bowl VII to cap NFL’s only perfect season

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1963

George Wallace inaugurated as Alabama governor

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1639

The first colonial constitution

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Gold prices soar

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1875

Albert Schweitzer born

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1942

FDR orders “alien enemies” to register

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1970

Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert

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1954

Marilyn Monroe marries Joe DiMaggio

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1969

Explosion rocks USS Enterprise

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1958

Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel arrested

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1741

Benedict Arnold, American traitor, born

American Revolution

1920

Dodge co‑founder dies

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It's National Shop for Travel Day

National Today Reports

National Shop for Travel Day is celebrated annually every second Tuesday in January, on January 14 this year, and we’ve got our fun mode activated — exploring the world, checking for the choicest destination spots, and endless travel deals. Founded in 2018 by the Travel Technology Association, the day aims to celebrate the transformation of the travel experience through technology. With today’s much more technologically advanced world, everything is a lot easier, including travel, whether for pleasure or work — it requires just a

 thought and a click.

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 "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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DAILY JOB LEADS

Clinical Psychologist

Date:  Jan 9, 2025

Location:  Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652Job Requisition ID:  39913

Agency: Department of Human Services

Skills Code/Option: None (00)

Bilingual Code: None (00)

Opening Date: 01/06/2025

Closing Date/Time: 01/17/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary $7,491-$11,015/month

($89,892-$132,180/year) 

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

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Technical Advisor IIIDate:  Jan 8, 2025

Location:  Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  43602

 Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal 

Closing Date/Time:  01/21/2025 

Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491/Monthly;

Full Range $7,491 - $11,015/Monthly 

Job Type: Salaried 

County:  Sangamon 

Number of Vacancies:  1 

Plan/BU:  RC010 

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Audit Approval Unit SupervisorDate:  Jan 8, 2025

Location:  Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  42685

​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2025

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $7,966 - $9,966 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Reimbursement Officer

Date:  Jan 8, 2025

Location:  Springfield, IL, US, 62704Job Requisition ID: 43012 

Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2025

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I - 38199 

Skill Option: None 

Bilingual Option: None 

Salary: Anticipating Starting Salary: Step 1B, $4766/Month

(Full Range: $4766 - $6632/Month)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Explore Local Small Businesses Through the Eighth District Chamber of Commerce

Despite losing 9.1 million jobs in the first two quarters of 2020, small businesses job growth rebounded swiftly following the COVID-19 recession. In the four quarters following, small businesses have gained 5.5 million jobs, making up for 60 percent of the decline during the early pandemic.

Small businesses have generated 12.9 million net new jobs over the past 25 years, accounting for two out of every three jobs added to the economy. For more, read Advocacy’s latest fact sheet, “Small Business Job Creation”.

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