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Residents in the Palmer Square neighborhood want a city ordinance to protect American elm trees dating to the 19th century that are among the handful that survived Dutch elm disease.

Welcome to the Monday, August 21, 2023, Brew. 

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Indianapolis City Council District 13 — Jesse Brown (D) and Elizabeth Glass (Libertarian Party) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Snelling’s appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson must be confirmed by the City Council. Before that crucial vote, he is expected to be introduced to Chicago residents — and face questions — during at least one public hearing.

The best of these vintage signs were part of the urban fabric and contributed as much to a neighborhood’s identity as a landmark building or an important open space, Lee Bey writes.

The city could guarantee payment to lawyers who win cases for renters, as alleged abuses continue despite 2021 anti-harassment law.

Despite the rain, a suburban reader writes, a performance by Tony Bennett years ago “was absolutely worth it.”

Fifteen years ago, Los Angeles passed a law to preserve residential hotels as housing of last resort. Now, amid the homelessness crisis, some hotels may be violating that law by offering rooms to tourists.

ATLANTA — The mayor of the City of South Fulton was arrested and is facing charges related to a Saturday morning incident, city officials confirmed.

Los Angeles is taking another step toward opening a city-owned public bank that would support projects driven by public interest.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego is shelling out $3 million on an event that most residents have never heard of.