City Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution

This week, Chicago City Council voted 24-23 to pass the “Uniting for Peace” resolution in support of the United Nations call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie breaking vote. Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth co-sponsored the resolution, which calls for the release of all hostages and for humanitarian assistance including medicine, food, and water, to be sent into the impacted region.

In the 48th ward, our community has come together to combat anti-Palestinian and antisemitic hate speech and graffiti, and we continue to be stronger together leading with love and kindness.