Results for “Chicago City Hall”

WSNS-TVNot rated1 day ago

Financial director of the Chicago City Hall renounces; his letter brings strong points

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Mayor Johnson's chief financial officer abruptly resigns, third CFO to quit in a year

The abrupt resignation on Friday of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s third chief financial officer in a year could trigger another drop in Chicago’s already shaky bond rating and scare investors away from the city’s bonds. CHICAGO — After just...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left17 days ago

Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vows to repair 'damaged relationship' between City Hall and business

<p>Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vowed Wednesday to repair what she called the “damaged” relationship between City Hall and Chicago’s business community by treating business “as a partner — not a piggy bank.”</p><p>Two days after...

Windy City TimesNot rated7 days ago

Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2026

On Nov. 5, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., hosted a reception and the 35th annual induction ceremony for the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fa. The event, which was open to the public, celebrated 13 LBGTQ+-identified individuals, two...

WFLDNot rated13 days ago

Chicago City Council votes to use $75 million parking meter payment for pension debt

A Chicago City Council vote has redirected money from the city’s parking meter deal toward pension debt. Chicago parking meter pension payment The council voted 44-6 to use the $75 million Chicago received upfront from the parking meter...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left2 days ago

Why is Chicago alderman the job few want? In February, 11 ward races will be uncontested.

<p>The Chicago City Council is more independent than it’s ever been, forcing Mayor Brandon Johnson to issue four vetoes, cast three tie-breaking votes, accept a Zoning Committee chair he did not choose and struggle to pass two budgets...

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated11 days ago

Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul projected to win reelection

Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is set to win reelection, beating out Republican challenger and former Chicago City Council Ald. Bob Fioretti. As of midnight Tuesday, Raoul had received 61.5% of the vote with...

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The City of Chicago denies General Iron's permission and is held by a state court

<p>La decisión de la Ciudad de negar el permiso de operaciones a una empresa trituradora de metal del lado sureste por preocupaciones sobre la contaminación del aire y la salud pública fue confirmada por una Corte de Apelaciones estatal...

Windy City TimesNot rated1 day ago

Chicago’s fourth annual Gaggys celebrates the city’s best drag and nightlife

Heat radiated out of Fantasy Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted, on the night of Nov. 11. Chicago’s fourth annual Gaggys had begun. This year’s awards, once again hosted by drag icons Abhijeet, Alexandrea Diamond, Bambi Banks and Lucy Stoole,...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left6 days ago

City sports commission hopeful better terms can be met for hosting 2031 Women's World Cup

<p>Whether Chicago wins the race to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup games could come down to agreeable terms for the city’s venues, according to the head of the Chicago Sports Commission.</p><p>Chicago is among more than two dozen...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left10 days ago

Landmark status sought for Lake View house tied to city's early preservation movement

<p>An architect's 19th century Lake View graystone — home base for his successful efforts to preserve Louis Sullivan's architecture and legacy — is being considered for preliminary landmark status.</p><p>The Commission on Chicago...

WFLDNot rated5 days ago

28 Chicago alders say Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget lacks votes to pass

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget faces opposition from 28 City Council members, who say it needs major changes to win approval. Chicago budget vote opposition The Budget Accountability Coalition outlined its concerns in a...

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2 lawsuits allege Salvation Army youth pastor sexually abused three children in Chicago suburbs

Three women came forward Wednesday to say they've carried the lasting effects of sexual abuse they endured as children at the hands of a Salvation Army youth pastor for nearly three decades — along with the burden of what they describe...

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‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Med’ and ‘P.D.’ Set New Crossover Episodes on NBC in January

NBC has announced another crossover event between the three series in its “One Chicago” franchise: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.” The heroic first responders of the Windy City will unite across three episodes airing...

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

Joliet's Christmas tree in place at City Square

The city of Joliet’s official 2026 Christmas tree is a 30-foot Colorado Spruce donated by residents Erin and Dan Drzymalla. It is now standing as the holiday centerpiece in City Square on Chicago Street downtown.

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Taking care of business; Chicago's first self-cleaning public restroom opens in Polish Triangle

<p>Christian Malatesta wanted to go first.</p><p>When he heard the 1st Ward, where he lives, was getting Chicago's first self-cleaning public restroom, Malatesta emailed local Ald. Daniel La Spata to ask for the first spot in...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left10 days ago

Artist Rashid Johnson has fame, fortune and the perfect trench.

<p>It’s a little past 2 p.m. on a recent fall afternoon when Rashid Johnson emerges from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, looking remarkably sanguine for a man only halfway through a whirlwind day.</p><p>Johnson is in town from...

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated12 days ago

Derailed: Why NU students stay inside the Evanston bubble

From its website and Instagram, to asking prospective students to write about why residing “just a few miles from Chicago” might be compelling, Northwestern constantly advertises its proximity to the Windy City. With access to the...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left17 days ago

Mayor Johnson under fire for shrinking CPD

<p>Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson has accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of “chopping away” at the Chicago Police Department to help balance his pre-election budget after three years of shrinking CPD by attrition, but the mayor...

DoseCenter13 days ago

The Cubs are really interested in Tarik Skubal

At the last trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of reinforcements in their starting rotation. They made some solid moves to address that weakness, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. And the need remains acute in the...

USA TODAYLeans left12 days ago

Caitlin Clark hooks up Iowa women’s basketball with custom Hawkeyes shoes

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't even need to think before revealing who is her favorite Kansas City Chiefs player ever. WNBA media demanded Caitlin Clark condemn online trolls for three seasons, but Angel Reese faces silence as...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left7 days ago

17-year-old boy charged following 19 burglaries on South, North sides

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday in connection with 19 burglaries spanning neighborhoods on the South and North sides, Chicago police said. A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police linked him to a string of burglaries...

ESPNCenter4 days ago

Fears responds to Izzo's challenge, leads MSU past Duke in Champions Classic

Here's how Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky and Kansas could each walk away with a marquee win. Tuesday's docket of Duke vs. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 are centre, 1 lean right.

Windy City TimesNot rated6 days ago

Chicago twin brothers launch film studio to highlight underrepresented voices

It’s fairly common for twins to share similar identities—it’s not often they combine their careers. Twin brothers Andrew and Adrian Nuño grew up with a love of films and a desire to tell stories. After founding their joint venture,...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left11 days ago

Review: City Lit's 'King Hedley II' puts August Wilson on a small stage, and audiences are better for it

<p>Seeing an August Wilson play on a small stage is always a unique experience. But the intimacy of City Lit Theatre, located on the second floor of an Edgewater church, makes the intensity of gritty drama “King Hedley II” feel...

Windy City TimesNot rated6 days ago

Rubberists invade Chicago for MIRXXX

The 30th MIR International Rubber Weekend took place at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare at 8535 W Higgins Rd., from November 5-8. This year’s theme was “XXX.” The rubber market expanded again this year, with vendors from all over the...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left9 days ago

Doggonit! City dog licensing hits an all-time low

<p>Chicago’s bark has long been worse than its bite when it comes to cracking down on owners of unlicensed dogs, but there now appears to be no bite at all.</p><p>That much was obvious Friday when City Clerk Anna Valencia revealed...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left9 days ago

City decision to reject General Iron permit upheld by appellate court

<p>The city’s decision to deny a Southeast Side metal-shredding business an operating permit because of concerns over air pollution and public health was upheld by a state appellate court Friday.</p><p>The relocated and rebranded...

Chicago ReaderNot rated16 days ago

King Hedley II returns at City Lit Theater

King Hedley II , through 11/29 at City Lit Theater

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left17 days ago

Aurora mayor says $43M in city money went to businesses linked to indicted school board member

<p>Aurora Mayor John Laesch is calling for the resignation of Annette Johnson, an East Aurora School District 131 board member who was indicted this week, accused of orchestrating a lucrative kickback scheme.</p><p>Laesch said he...