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The deputy executive director of the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes is leaving after her boss was fired in April.
Consequences from the shift to cashless tolling are still playing out. Proponents say cashless is faster, safer and better for the environment. Critics point out how unforgiving the system can be for out-of-state travelers without a compatible transponder.
Eligible employees are guaranteed up to five days of paid vacation time and five days of paid sick time, with some rollover days. Some business owners, even those who support the new rules, fear they could be hurt by them.
Phillip Mitchell, a 15-year-old Gary Comer College Prep student, was an “introvert” known for his good humor and even better outfits, doing Double Dutch dance at his family’s church and rapping, his main passion, according to his mom. He was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon.