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Chicago Public Schools laid off 161 employees. More cuts could be on the way.
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Illinois boosts library funds as feds cut them
“Instead of cutting funding that would limit learning and prove harmful to Illinois communities, we’re fighting for ...
Ranking the NFL’s worst-to-first candidates, from the 49ers to the Browns
The worst-to-first transformation has become an annual NFL staple. Here are this year’s most likely contenders.
Mayor Johnson, city officials looking for ways to close projected $1.2B budget shortfall
Some officials think Mayor Brandon Johnson could propose a property tax hike, after proposing one last year before taking it ...
City Hall wrapped up 2024 with a zero balance in its operating checkbook
Two factors outside the city’s control explain the situation: a $165 million reduction in Chicago’s share of revenues from the personal property replacement tax, and a disputed $175 million pension ...
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Chicago mayor's ‘pending’ Springfield lobbyist team draws ethics questions
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inner circle worked with outside lobbyists who were not registered to lobby on behalf of the city in ...
Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago race unclear going into the 3rd year of contract
The future of NASCAR in Chicago is murky going into its third edition on the first weekend in July. The three-year contract ...
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Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total ...