Mary Ann Ahern
@MaryAnnAhernNBC
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#PoliticalReporter NBC5 Chicago, BAJohnCarroll, LoyolaRome, Frmr Teacher, MEd Northeastern , MSJ Medill, NBC Peoria & Atlanta, Marquette U Mom X 3
Chicago, IL
Joined January 2011
Hearing of incident at Aviary tonight, an employee allegedly spit on son of @realDonaldTrump who is visiting Chicago, offender now in US Secret Service custody.
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Former Mayor Rich Daley attending today’s funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez.
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Trump visit to Chicago, @GovPritzker:. “Every time Donald Trump visits the Midwest he tells us how much he hates it. He called Milwaukee horrible. He called Detroit corrupt. He denigrated Chicago police… (1/2).
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BREAKING: IL Safe T Act ruled unconstitutional, goes to IL Supreme Court, so ending cash bail will very likely not happen 1/1/23.
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Confirmed: Cook County retail theft felony charges will occur at $300 threshold or a prior conviction .as @EileenCookCnty takes office .rescinding Kim Foxx’s policy of allowing for a $1K threshold or 10 convictions. (As first reported by @CPD1617Scanner).
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JUST IN: Multiple sources say @GovPritzker will sign the huge IL Crime Reform Bill Monday, the 700+page bill does away with cash bail, also allows for anonymous complaints against police and much more. (1/2).
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Here’s the hot mic remarks from @GovPritzker “I don’t like where we are” - in contrast to his public support for Biden
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NEW: .Sources are telling me prominent members in Chicago labor, business and civic community are actively trying to recruit IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to run for Mayor of Chicago - February ‘27 @Giannoulias
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Tonight CDC director stands by her guidance that schools can reopen even if all teachers have not yet received vaccine @maddow
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And . “His visit to Chicago tomorrow will no doubt be another attempt to distract from his flailing campaign with as many lies as there are vacancies at Trump Tower.” (2/2).@GovPritzker.
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As @chicagosmayor reaches her two year midway point as mayor, her spokeswoman says Lightfoot is granting 1 on 1 interviews - only to Black or Brown journalists
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Well lesson to self: you never know what your day will be like in the news biz. At 10:30a I was asked where are you, we need you to anchor the 11a news. I haven’t anchored the news in more than 25 years! I threw on some makeup and took a deep breath. @nbcchicago
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Illinois legislators vote against extending school mask mandate
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👀. Recall?.
NEW: Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, has filed a bill allowing for a mayoral recall election in the city of Chicago (HB 1084).
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The NABJ/@realDonaldTrump event started more than an hour late because NABJ sources tell @nbcchicago the former President refused to initially come out because of a live fact check.
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Our newsroom is heartbroken. Dick Johnson loved it all - curious, fantastic story teller, and a kind colleague. There are tears for his loss, knowing Dick was the real deal; mentor to so many, a news soldier. 🙏
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Brandon Johnson's Chicago mayoral campaign spent over $30,000 on hair care, cosmetics in the past year - Chicago Sun-Times
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Statement from @ChicagosMayor below. He and Gov Pritzker were asked by Officer Enrique Martinez family to not attend Monday funeral. Pritzker will honor the family request. Not Johnson.
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Chicago is giving $9,000 to migrants to cover their rent and help furnish their apartments as staggering report reveals a single medical firm raked in $7.2MILLION sheltering the city's asylum seekers for just one month | Daily Mail Online
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Did anyone else notice it took days for @ChicagosMayor to react to Jayden Perkins murder but only hours to comment on Justin Fields trade?.
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Recently filed - a ballot initiative to recall @ChicagosMayor - looking to get it on November ballot.
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Sen Dick Durbin, was at the WH, and confirms @realDonaldTrump said “shithole” in referring to Haitians.
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Mayor refused to take questions earlier today. Here’s what happened. @nbcchicago .More tonight 5p and 6p
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RNC Official: @realDonaldTrump has been taken off the Phone Call scripts for recruitment and Absentee Ballot requests.
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Update - Statement from Chicago’s The Aviary on incident last night with employee and Eric Trump:
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Former Congresswoman @TulsiGabbard to hold campaign rally with @DarrenBaileyIL next week .#ILGov22
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NEW: Scathing letter from three Jewish elected leaders explaining to @ChicagosMayor why they’re refusing his request for meeting next week. Read it here⬇️
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Serious letter from property mgmt company to @chicagosmayor expressing “we don’t feel safe” and “demand a change” #looting #Chicago
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When the Mayor left press conference early, I tried to ask her a question - at her public event - she said “I don’t know what’s gotten into you” told me she took questions yesterday, and said contact her press team. I already did. She refused to take questions today and left.
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And by the way, @chicagosmayor just because you had your Comm Director call me to say “why are you still asking questions about this” doesn’t mean I’ll stop asking! #Loretto.
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Multiple sources say CPD Chief Cato resigned abruptly today “fed up” with city leadership.
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NEW: .Mayor Johnson will NOT attend Officer Enrique Martinez funeral. The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors ….
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Police presence outside Aviary after alleged incident between an employee and Eric Trump around 8:30pm
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BREAKING: Democratic sources say @LuisGutierrez will pull his petitions, and NOT run for re-election, @jesuschuygar printing petitions already to begin circulating tomorrow, @CDRosa considering too (calls to Gutierrez not returned).
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We definitely chased @ChicagosMayor, not sure why they’re denying they rushed him out to a back alley exit. You also see his security detail quickly rushing to avoid reporters. @nbcchicago
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New Vaccine mandate, Starbucks notices in Chicago
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Chicago Skyline looks Fantastic! As a Loyola of Rome alum, I’m joining the #bandwagon #goramblers #LoyolaChicago #MarchMadness2018 #jesuitEducated
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Reporters ask questions. Often those we ask don’t like the questions, but most often elected officials respond. That’s not case for .@chicagosmayor press team. I’ll keep asking questions regardless. @56Crodriguez @klefurgy.
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How does this make @ChicagosMayor accountable and transparent? No other mayor has gone to such lengths to limit public from public seating. @ChiCouncil.
Under new rules outlined to WBEZ, only those invited by a public official or have otherwise coordinated a special visit to a City Council meeting — such as a school field trip — will be allowed in the open, second floor gallery of the council.
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Bill to be introduced in IL today by @repjcarroll - those who choose not to be vaccinated pay their own expenses if they get #COVID19 and incur health expenses.
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CTU president enrolled child in private school, sources confirm – NBC Chicago
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Chicago City Council Committee Votes to Remove Trump Street Sign
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Biden campaign no longer sending @GovPritzker as a surrogate to Milwaukee on Monday. #RNC
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Now, @ChicagosMayor will announce new CPS School Board members (presumably who agree to fire Martinez and take out the $300M loan) at a church Monday. What happened to separation of church and state?.
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Look for NEW statement from Max Bever at Chicago Board of Elections as questions arise - on State’s Attorney race - why are there more ballots in hand than previously announced?.
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Reports @realDonaldTrump will overnight at Chicago’s Trump Tower Friday between campaign stops in Michigan and Wisconsin
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On firing Dr Arwady, @ChicagosMayor will not answer why he did not meet with her and if it was a demand from CTU
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NEW: multiple sources tell @nbcchicago Shot Spotter rejects the city’s offer for 6 month extension. Will the technology turn off Friday? Waiting for @ChicagosMayor response …
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I asked @chicagosmayor Communication team yesterday why what she said “crime is down” didn’t match with city’s own stats. No. One. Replied. Still waiting #chicagoviolence
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Mayor’s Phone Conference:.I would have liked to have an opportunity to follow up, but my mic was cut off. Actually it was your staff @chicagosmayor who told me to ask you directly today #Loretto.
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Huesca’s mother said “tell the mayor not to come. We do not wan him there. Tomorrow is about my son and my family’s grief. We do not want him to disrespect his memory. The mayor does not support the police.” Mendoza relayed that information to the Mayor’s Chief (2/3).
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BREAKING: .@GovPritzker will announce Wednesday he’s dropping #IndoorMaskMandate — except in schools (lawsuit appeal underway) — the effective date .before March 1
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Not attending Monday swearing in for new Cook County State’s Attorney @EileenCookCnty - Kim Foxx. She’s on vacation. No @ToniPreckwinkle likely to attend either. But former State’s Attorneys Alvarez, Devine, OMAlley and Daley are expected.
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Oops! Log in to @CTULocal1 meeting on resolution for Israel arms embargo was published, but not meant to be … as you can see. “Mary Ann, you’re not invited”
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To be a fly on the wall… .@ChicagosMayor team tries to grab credit for big Quantum announcement. But it’s always been @GovPritzker in driver seat on this one.
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From City’s official FB page: .Maybe @chicagosmayor should let your social media team know that “someone” is @SenDuckworth
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Witness says “The river is higher than the actual lake and finally the river is moving toward the lake. Don’t think this has ever happened” #ChicagoRiver
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No word from @ChicagosMayor on holiday violence but he’ll be in special @NASCAR wear for the Chicago race to participate in ceremonial pace car ride.
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Already @ChicagosMayor following a tactic from his predecessors - not available to reporters Mon - Friday 9 to 6, but will attend a new dog park opening on Saturday.
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City Council members slam Johnson plan to use $95 million in COVID funds for migrant shelters – NBC Chicago
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Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot risks an early re-election knockout
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With several sources reporting Officer Huesca’s family does not want @GovPritzker and @ChicagosMayor NOT to attend his funeral, Pritzker is honoring those wishes. When @ILComptroller attended tonight’s wake she asked the family what she could do for them and (1/3).
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CTA Bus Drivers plan Saturday Rally after attack last week:
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Private swearing in today for new Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke. Her term begins after midnight December 1st. Ceremonial swearing in Monday.
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When @ChicagosMayor office . tells you you’re not allowed to film a TV stand up on the 5th floor … ????.Public building. #sorrynotsorry
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