In possible DNC preview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks ex-President Donald Trump
Governor Pritzker highlights attack-dog role at event preparing for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.
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Lawmakers trying to ensure women’s sports aren’t left out of any Chicago Bears stadium deal
Unorthodox plan would have state set aside unspecified funding for a women’s sports stadium if public financing is OK'd for new Chicago Bears or White Sox stadiums.
True public cost of Bears stadium would be billions more over time
New borrowing for Chicago Bears stadium would swell to at least $4.8 billion, not even counting the initial $1.5 billion in infrastructure spending.
A skeptical Springfield awaits after Chicago Bears pitch stadium plan backed by mayor
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state legislative leaders slow to embrace public funding for new Bears stadium and lakefront improvement plan.
Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium development, sources say
The Chicago Bears are set to announce a $4.6 billion plan to build a new enclosed stadium and improved lakefront area with half of the money coming from taxpayers, sources...
Los organizadores de la Convención Demócrata se apoyan en la población local para hacer frente a una posible oleada de inmigrantes en agosto
Los organizadores de la Convención Nacional Demócrata, que se celebrará en agosto en Chicago, prevén una oleada de autobuses con inmigrantes procedentes de la frontera sur, por lo que confían...
Democratic Convention organizers leaning on locals to handle possible migrant surge in August
Chicago Mayor Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker have yet to detail plans if three's an influx of migrants sent to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘pragmatic progressive’ approach being put to the test
Governor balances image as Illinois faces its most challenging budget outlook since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After balking earlier, Johnson to ask City Council to spend $70M on migrant services
In an about-face, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now asking aldermen to approve using another $70 million in city funds to maintain this year’s migrant response.
Secret Service, CPD start bracing residents, businesses for impact of this summer’s Democratic National Convention
Secret Service and Chicago police have started to prepare residents and businesses around the United Center and McCormick Place for the impact of this summer's Democratic National Convention.