City Council Committee Spends More, Does Less
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The committee led by indicted Ald. Carrie Austin (34th Ward) spent $191,500 in 2020.
A City Council committee headed up by Ald. Carrie Austin (34th Ward) — who is currently under indictment — spent nearly $200,000 last year with almost nothing to show for it. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone has this report.
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City Council Committee Spends More, Does Less
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A City Council committee headed up by Ald. Carrie Austin (34th Ward) — who is currently under indictment — spent nearly $200,000 last year with almost nothing to show for it. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone has this report.
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