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Coalition wants a new map for Chicago’s elected school board districts that better represents the rich diversity of Chicago Public Schools

Lonette Sims, chair of People’s Response Network, announced Thursday that the group had drafted an ordinance calling for greater funding for community-based public health programs.

In the 43rd, 46th and 48th wards, outside money is playing a role as candidates differ while vying for the three City Council seats.

They want the city to deny permits for the project and instead provide more affordable housing for the area or expand the hospital.

The lot at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Marine Drive was formerly owned by Weiss Memorial Hospital. It was subsequently sold and is now owned by Lincoln Property Company, which aims to build a 314-unit apartment building on the site. But just eight of those units will qualify as affordable.

Uptown encampment eviction leads to march, arrests during protest, organizers say

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan appears to be moving forward, despite significant community opposition and even though nearby high schools could easily absorb more students with expanded programs and resources.

A group of affordable housing advocates have occupied all week the planned site of a luxury apartment tower in Uptown.

The announcement came just three years after Pipeline bought the hospitals.

Not having an elected board "has been a disaster," a group of Chicago activists say.