The Latest Breaking News from Bill Conway

Chicago Mayor proposes data center moratorium ordinance, says the city is ‘open for business,’ but ‘not for sale’

"Growth must be done responsibly."

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Carlyle Group co-founder Bill Conway’s $1 billion plan to end the nursing shortage

No other wealthy donor has dedicated as much money to such a wide range of nursing programs as Bill Conway, the 75-year-old co-founder of the private equity giant the Carlyle Group, and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway, who died in January, 2024

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Controversial West Loop homeless encampment cleared for street cleaning

Seven people are being rehoused through the city, while 15 people declined the offer, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

Sweets maker Ferrero celebrates opening of innovation and research center at Marshall Field

Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of Ferrero North America celebrated the opening of the center in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023

Finance Committee OKs $25 million settlement to two men wrongfully convicted of 1993 murder of IIT hoops star

Tyrone Hood would get $17.5 million after spending 22 years in prison. Wayne Washington spent 14 years behind bars and would get $7.5 million. But Ald. Brian Hopkins worried the City Council would be setting an unaffordable precedent.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023

Wary welcome? Residents greet plan to house migrants at Greektown hostel with both applause and apprehension

Up to 196 migrants will begin moving into the Parthenon Guest House, 310 S. Halsted St., Sept. 15. Some residents are concerned about safety and security.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

City to again house migrants at Greektown hostel

Ald. Bill Conway (34th) expressed concern about the lack of advance notice that migrants will again be housed at the Parthenon Guest House, 310 S. Halsted St., starting Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023

City Council clears the decks before summer recess

When the 50-member Council meets again in September, it’ll be to begin the possibly contentious process of tackling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first city budget.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

NASCAR in Chicago was ‘a commercial for the city,’ but is it worthy of a 2024 repeat?

CHICAGO — The NASCAR Chicago street race was shaping up to be a disaster.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

Singing after the rain: Race promoters praise NASCAR weekend, but deeper dives will come

NASCAR said it invested $50 million in the festival, but heavy rain curtailed activities and spending.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023