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Johnson said he has not made "any commitment to anyone" about committee chairmanships. But he made it clear that Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, once forced to resign from Council leadership, would soon be rewarded with a committee chairmanship.
Ald. Emma Mitts said she accepted the mayor's offer to chair the Housing Committee and thought she had a deal — until Tuesday, when she was told the job has been promised to Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who resigned as Zoning chair after being accused of bullying Mitts.
The market had been operating on South Desplaines Street since 2008. This area has become the city's landing zone for migrants arriving by bus.
The nonprofit wants to open a fourth school that would double as a venue with a bar, in a "significant step forward" as it also looks to offer an affordable performance space for artists.