No need for a head tax to fund community violence intervention
Chicago is at the forefront nationally of a highly promising method of reducing gun violence that doesn’t rely…
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget brinksmanship is irresponsible
Buckle up, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson is running the Hail Mary play, both for Chicago’s finances and his…
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team rejects Ald. Scott Waguespack’s alternatives to corporate head tax in city of Chicago budget
CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial proposed 2026 budget has caused several Chicago City Council members to…
Chicago officials ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket
After pushback from organizers and vendors, city officials have decided to let up — to a degree — on…
It’s not too late for Chicago to pursue cost-saving measures
Chicago stands at a crossroads. The city is facing a $1.19 billion deficit that is largely structural and…
There’s a new level of property tax rebellion. But it’s not all bad news.
The arrival of a property tax bill never makes for a fun trip to the mailbox, but we…
Some Chicago school board members redouble calls for virtual learning in response to Trump deportation push
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Acquired: Over half a billion dollars for our schools
Today is a day of such significance, it deserves a longer email. But the TLDR is that Mayor…
Amid ICE enforcement, a push for Chicago schools’ non-citizen advisory board
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Chicago braces for federal immigration crackdown
Officials in Chicago are bracing for a major federal immigration enforcement operation that could begin as soon as…