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Chicago, state of Illinois get $8.5 million in federal migrant grants; requested up to $191 million

The city and state each got $4,301,387.13, as migrants stream into Illinois after crossing the Mexican border in Texas and bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2023

City blesses plans to add apartments to two Loop office buildings

The proposals to revitalize the LaSalle Street corridor represent investments of $320 million and would add about 600 housing units to the Loop, almost half “affordable” under city rules.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

Negotiations over Biden administration claim that City Hall engaged in environmental racism are down to the wire

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and HUD are trying to work out a settlement before she leaves office. The agency found that Chicago relocates polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

The former UIC Pavilion was the scene of the Chicago mayor-elect’s March 30 campaign rally headlined by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. That event helped energize Johnson’s base and propel him to victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

Migrants shelter at police stations, Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

Texas gov to Chicago mayor: Take your complaints on migrant busing to President Biden

As Chicago resorts to sheltering some migrants on police station floors, Greg Abbott told Lori Lightfoot it was “ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants, which is a fraction of the record-high numbers we deal with in Texas on a regular…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

Expired food, infections, infestations reported at Chicago police stations serving as makeshift shelters for immigrants

With resources exhausted and limited shelter beds available in Chicago, immigrants who have been sent here have been sleeping and eating meals on the floors of police stations in recent weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat

Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

Mayor-elect picks another City Hall veteran to serve as chief operating officer

Roberson most recently has held a series of top jobs in the administration of County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and held several position under former Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to halt transports of migrants to Chicago

Lightfoot warns the Texas governor to pause new transfers of migrants as the city’s resources are stretched thin. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023