Chicago’s city council narrowly approves a new city budget averting a property tax increase.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.1 billion budget for 2025 passed the city council by a narrow 27-23 vote after weeks of contentious negotiations and significant compromises. The hour-and-a-half debate saw…
Chicago area data center growth is booming and shows no signs of slowing.
Data centers are booming in the Chicago area, transforming the region into a major player in the industry. Experts predict 30 data center projects over the next five years, fueled…
New CPS school board members appointed by mayor.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed 11 new members to Chicago’s 21-member Board of Education, solidifying his influence over Chicago Public Schools for the next two years. The appointments, announced on…
Eddie Acevedo testifies in the Madigan trial, forgetting both his glasses and prior testimony.
Former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo’s testimony in the Michael Madigan racketeering trial began Monday with a series of contradictions and memory lapses. Taking the stand, Acevedo directly refuted prosecutors’…
City Hall approves Pilsen metal scrapping operation for Sims, despite neighbor protests.
Almost three years after denying a similar operation’s bid on the Southeast Side, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration approved Sims Metal Management’s permit to continue shredding cars, appliances, and other scrap…
A $1 billion investment in South Side healthcare is planned by an advocate, replacing Trinity Hospital.
Advocate Health Care announced a $1 billion investment to expand its South Side presence, aiming to address the significant health disparities in the area. This investment includes building a new…
Chicago Film Office head Jonah Zeiger loses city cultural department position.
The head of Chicago’s Film Office, Deputy Commissioner Jonah Zeiger, has left his position. This departure, confirmed Tuesday by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), is the…
Columbia College’s cuts mean the end of the state’s only bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language interpretation.
Columbia College Chicago announced plans to eliminate 11 undergraduate and graduate programs and lay off up to 25 full-time faculty members. This decision will eliminate the only bachelor’s degree program…
Chicago’s approved budget includes no property tax increase.
Chicago News Roundup Good afternoon! The city is accepting name suggestions for its annual snowplow contest. Here’s a summary of today’s top news: 1. Chicago City Council Approves Budget, Avoiding…
Safety concerns prompt Sheriff Tom Dart to eliminate the decades-old electronic monitoring program.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is phasing out his electronic monitoring (EM) program for pretrial detainees, citing safety concerns stemming from recent legal changes. He will stop accepting new detainees…