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New study finds Chicago ranks among worst run cities in country
(The Center Square) – A new WalletHub study of the148 largest cities ranks Chicago as one…
Gavin Newsom distances himself from replacing Biden after debate disaster
President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has Democrats scrambling for a plan B on Friday, but one…
Chicago resident fears chaos after Pritzker announces new migrant shelters
(The Center Square) – Additional taxpayer supported shelters are set to serve migrants arriving in Chicago.…
Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost
(The Center Square) – Beginning July 1, Illinois will have a new state agency set to…
Evictions at Chicago homeless shelters force out migrants
Approximately 1,000 migrants who arrived in Chicago seeking help from the city after illegally crossing the…
Three things Chicago is struggling to address before Democrats descend en masse for DNC
Democrats will arrive in Chicago in two months to nominate President Joe Biden as their presidential…
Chicago’s ‘Bean’ reopens after lengthy refurbishment
Chicago‘s famous Cloud Gate statue, commonly known as the “Bean,” reopened on Sunday after a nearly…
Chicago Teachers Union pushes climate demands in CPS negotiations
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing its Green Schools Campaign in negotiations…
Justin Timberlake addressed arrest at first tour stop since: ‘It’s been a tough week’
Justin Timberlake performed at the United Center in Chicago on Friday for his first tour stop…
Chicago’s Cook County preparing for $218 million budget deficit
Cook County, which contains the Chicago metro area, is projected to face a large $218 million…
Trump appears to scuttle staying in Chicago rather than Milwaukee during convention
The campaign to reelect former President Donald Trump is walking back a report that the former…
Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force in Chicago days ahead of Juneteenth
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a task force Monday that will focus on reparations for black…
Illinois Democrats defend state budget amid Republican criticism
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) recently approved a $53.1 billion state budget that garnered criticism from Republican…
Why are Chicago’s parking meters owned in part by foreign investors?
When you park your car in Chicago and pay the meter, the payment doesn’t go to…
Some question why video gambling tax increase should benefit Chicago
(The Center Square) – Video gambling is a huge cash cow for the state of Illinois…
‘After generations of failure,’ Ford hoping to see CPS learning improve
(The Center Square) – A new Public Agenda poll finds that most city residents don’t think…
Illinois lawmakers end session without addressing funding for a new Bears stadium
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears will have to wait on public assistance for a new…
United flight aborts takeoff after engine catches on fire
A United Airlines flight aborted takeoff while departing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Monday when…