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The intersection of 19th Street and Ashland Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

A 685-acre tiff: Council, community divided on future of Pilsen taxing district

September 27, 2024 at 6:10 a.m.

The anti-TIF sentiment bubbling through the neighborhood puts Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a firebrand City Council ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, in an uncomfortable spot.

Remnants of the old U.S. Steel South Works manufacturing site in Chicago, pictured on March. 2, 2021. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Cook County creates new property tax break for quantum computing businesses

October 22, 2024 at 9:22 a.m.

The tax break for the quantum computer development passed the same week the board held a hearing about how to grant relief to county residents with growing property tax bills.

Chicago Ald. David Moore, 17th, comments on ShotSpotter during a Chicago City Council meeting on May 22, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

ShotSpotter fight continues as detection system’s days in Chicago dwindle

September 16, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

Wednesday's City Council meeting could offer two chances for aldermen to voice their support for ShotSpotter.

Buildings along South Dearborn Street are lit by the sun in the Loop on Sept. 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County assessor says downtown ‘doom loop’ fears are overblown

September 5, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

Kaegi said he worries more about “other people worrying about it,” predicting that worst-case scenario is “not going to play out in Chicago.”

The Obama Presidential Center is reflected in the West Lagoon in Chicago's Jackson Park on Sept. 4, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Obama Foundation fundraising slows; new museum teaser video released

April 6, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

The Obama Foundation paid the joint venture of construction companies building the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park about $270 million between 2019 and 2023, according to annual financial report.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a City Council meeting at City Hall on July 17, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago faces nearly $1 billion budget gap in 2025: ‘There are sacrifices that will be made’

August 29, 2024 at 6:55 p.m.

The daunting gap must be closed by cutting costs and adding revenue. Aldermen said they anticipate Chicagoans will soon face a mix of new taxes, fees and other money-raising efforts.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates her nomination with husband second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

DNC in Chicago: What happened as Democrats wrapped up final day of convention

August 23, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The politicians and delegates are packing up, as are out-of-town protesters, journalists, and TV hosts. Beyoncé fans hopeful about a surprise performance put their mirrored cowboy hats away.

Then-U.S. Senate candidate Barack Obama addresses the Democratic Convention on July 27, 2004, in Boston. (Nancy Stone/baiduhai)

Former President Obama spoke at DNC as an elder statesman. In 2004, his speech launched him toward the White House.

August 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Twenty years ago, Barack Obama's speech at the DNC in Boston launched him toward the White House. On Tuesday, he returned as an elder statesman.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

DNC in Chicago: What happened Wednesday — and what’s coming Thursday

August 22, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

It’s the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will ceremonially accept her party's nomination.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Pete Buttigieg rips JD Vance in his DNC speech over childless Americans comments

August 22, 2024 at 6:27 a.m.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took the DNC stage to deliver a stinging rebuke of the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance.

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