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Chicago City Council to consider 2 multimillion-dollar settlements, plan to borrow $830M
The City Council will consider two multimillion-dollar settlements and a plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects on Wednesday. The biggest concern for Chicago alders is how the city will pay the money back.
Chicago's 1901 Project moves forward after city council approval
The Chicago City Council has officially approved The 1901 Project, a $7 billion redevelopment plan set to transform the area around the United Center.
City Council, vote no on Mayor Johnson's $830 million bond issue
The mayor cannot afford to ignore rating agencies and taxpayers with a "scam," Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza writes. It's time for some fiscal discipline.
Chicago City Council expected to vote on $830 million bond plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to issue $830 million in bonds to fund various infrastructure projects – scheduled for a final vote by the Chicago City Council on Wednesday – is facing pushback from some aldermen,
$7B Plan to Rebuild United Center Neighborhood Approved by Chicago City Council
The City of Chicago has advanced a $7-billion, 15-year plan to redevelop 55 acres around Chicago's United Center with housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza.
Vote on Johnson's $830M borrowing plan delayed
The mayor's borrowing plan had been criticized for its balloon repayment schedule, which would see the city pay more than $2 billion over 30 years. The administration defended the deal, but the City Council blinked.
Chicago Council Delays $830 Million Bond Vote Amid Scrutiny
The Chicago City Council postponed a vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $830 million bond proposal after some aldermen criticized the deal’s structure, which puts off principal payments for two decades.
Alderman introduces plan to punish Chicago city employees and officers for having extremist ties
The plan from 47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin follows growing calls for the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Brandon Johnson to ...
Old Town, Edgewater zoning proposals that have neighborhoods divided approved by Plan Commission
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Zoning proposals have residents in two North Side neighborhoods divided. Chicago's Department of Planning ...
Plan Commission green-lights land use plan that could bring thousands of new housing units to Edgewater and Uptown
The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday approved a land use plan that could bring thousands of new housing units to a ...
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Chicago’s plan to establish city-owned grocery store revised in favor of public markets
The change was made to ensure neighborhoods would have more access to locally grown produce and fresh food options.
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Chicago releases its Black Student Success Plan amid backlash against race-based initiatives
Chicago district officials are celebrating the release of their plan to boost outcomes for Black students this week. But it’s ...
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Chicago businesses plan hiring, office expansions in 2025, survey finds
The survey by KPMG also showed local business leaders were optimistic about Chicago's prospects for economic growth despite ...
Bulls, Blackhawks get OK to transform area around United Center
The Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan that would allow the owners of the Bulls and Blackhawks to transform the ...