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Chicago TikTok historian eyes home base for neighborhood tour company with city grant

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is one of 61 recipients to receive grants ranging from $12,000 to $5 million “to support neighborhood vitality,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot

Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot files for reelection; US Rep. ‘Chuy’ García and Alderman Roderick Sawyer round out crowded field for top City Hall job

CHICAGO — Calling herself an agent of change and “the only rational choice” for Chicago voters, Mayor Lori Lightfoot filed her paperwork Monday for a reelection run.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 29, 2022

O’Hare improvement plan prepared for takeoff — and right on time

If Chicago is to consider itself a world class city, having a travel-friendly, functional, showcase international airport is key.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

Partisan control of most of the country’s largest cities’ mayorships remains unchanged

Welcome to the Tuesday, November 22, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Nov 22, 2022

And they’re off: Candidates line up Monday to begin filing to run in the 2023 Chicago mayor and City Council election

CHICAGO — Monday morning, the Chicago Board of Elections Loop Super Site filled up with a motley collection of political power players, good government enthusiasts, wannabes, optimists, has-beens, never-wases and other characters looking to stamp their ticket to City Hall for the next four years.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 22, 2022

Businessmen seek $5 million in TIF funding to install surveillance cameras in Fulton Market, Garfield Park

The ACLU of Illinois has repeatedly raised alarms about such cameras, warning last year that the city’s camera system “continues to operate without any regulation or privacy or regular public reporting.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

O’Hare expansion cleared for takeoff

The project is expected to start with two new satellite concourses, which will “dramatically expand the airport’s ability to accommodate aircraft of all sizes,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. “This is a big deal for us.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

Ald. Ray Lopez drops bid for Chicago mayor

The 15th Ward alderperson was the mayor’s first challenger. On Monday, the first day to file petitions, he became the first to end his campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

Bike lanes must be places of safety

In a crowded city, motorists are tempted to see bike lanes as a handy place to stop. But it’s dangerous.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022