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Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly hires former 45th Ward Alderman John Arena as city’s liaison in Springfield
BRIAN NADIG The city of Chicago reportedly is hiring former 45th Ward Alderman John Arena — controversial at times — to help ...
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Seven Chicago school board members say they oppose reimbursing city for disputed pension payment
The seven board members wrote in a letter that they oppose taking on additional debt to reimburse the City of Chicago with ...
Crain's Chicago Business2d
Johnson hires former Ald. John Arena as Springfield liaison
Johnson has struggled for state legislative wins and a tense relationship with Gov. JB Pritzker has occasionally bubbled up ...
Chicago Public Schools budget vote to be postponed until union contract is settled
Tense negotiations have been going on for months over pension payments for Chicago Public Schools employees and raises for ...
Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso’s first solo American exhibition opens at Art Institute
1923: The first solo exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s drawings in the United States opened at the Art Institute of Chicago, ...
Chicago police solve only 6% of non-fatal shootings, review finds, as mayor faces mounting criticism
Illinois' largest city is facing an even bigger crime problem than realized, according to a new report from the Chicago ...
With critical CPS budget vote looming, long-awaited memo drops on ways to fill CPS’ deficit
The memo comes as Mayor Brandon Johnson ramps up pressure on the school board to include in its amended budget a payment for ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass needs to go. But who’s the right person for the job?
As hard as it may be to believe, things can get worse in Los Angeles.  All you need to do is look to Chicago for living proof ...
Crain's Chicago Business5dOpinion
Opinion: CPS board can show whom it represents, Johnson or the students
Mayor Johnson’s reversal may suit short-term political interests, but it risks the futures of 325,000 CPS students. When the ...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to run for reelection
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Monday that she is running for another term. Preckwinkle cited her ...
The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago
On New Year’s Day, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed 2025 by reminding Chicago leaders of the headwinds Black politicians like him face. The mayor sent a Crusader piece from last October titled, “Are ...
Loop North News8d
Bally’s struggles with run of bad luck
Bally's $1.7 billion casino project in Chicago is hitting snags, including a stalled public offering and construction delays. City officials and local residents express concerns over its viability and ...