Por: Chicago Tribune Business September 22, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back Wednesday at McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski after he raised concerns about crime in Chicago, and she defended the city’s economic outlook. Lightfoot was asked about last week’s comments by Kempczinski to the Economic Club of Chicago where he referenced the recent departures of high-profile companies such as Caterpillar, Boeing and Citadel from the area and said the city needed to “face facts.” He said... + full article
Chicago Tribune USA Crime September 22, 2022
Felony stalking charges have been dropped against a Chicago man who authorities say tried to approach Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s home carrying a loaded weapon, but he was found guilty of reckless discharge of a firearm in the case. Joseph Igartua, 37, was initially held in jail... + más
After McDonald’s CEO says Chicago needs to ‘face facts’ about its ‘crisis,’ Mayor Lightfoot says he should ‘educate himself’ before speaking | Chicago Tribune
Chicago zoning board chair Timmy Knudsen named to City Council to replace former Ald. Michele Smith | Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 22, 2022
With some Chicago aldermen set to receive raises next year of nearly 10% — and with the local election looming in February — three council members are floating proposals to rein in the inflation-tied pay hikes. North Side Ald. Andre Vasquez was not among the 17 council... + más
17 City Council members to forgo an inflation-tied pay raise of nearly 10%, including indicted Ald. Ed Burke | Chicago Tribune
Car-booting in private parking lots could expand Chicago-wide under proposal that advanced Thursday | Chicago Tribune
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has appointed Timmy Knudsen, chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to be 43rd Ward alderman. If approved by the City Council, which is expected to vote on the appointment this week, Knudsen would replace Ald. Michele Smith. The ward, which includes most... + más
Most aldermen will get a 9.6% raise next year. Some are calling for new limits to City Council pay. | Chicago Tribune
City Council backs Chicago Fire soccer training facility on CHA land, reversing earlier no vote and over objections by some public housing advocates | Chicago Tribune
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he announced Wednesday. Speaking at a news conference,... + más
Bused, flown migrants can live in US, for now | 10 WBNS
EXPLAINER: Bused, flown migrants can live in US -- for now | Associated Press
Chicago’s $31.5 million guaranteed income pilot program has kicked off with slightly more than 5,000 households receiving their first payments, while Cook County is opening up applications for its separate cash handout initiative. Most of the recipients of the Chicago program... + más
Credit card reviews from our experts — from cash back, to travel rewards, to business cards and more | Business Insider
Cook County poised to settle lawsuit for $31 million over jail inmates exposing themselves to and groping female officers and other workers | Chicago Tribune
The Boston Globe USA Nation September 20, 2022
NEW YORK — As New York struggles to find housing for a wave of migrants, Mayor Eric Adams is seriously considering housing them on cruise ships — a proposal that homeless advocates have called insulting and alienating.Adams defended the idea Monday and said the city was... + más
Asylum seeker dies by suicide in NYC shelter | ABC News
ABC News USA Sports September 19, 2022
LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman is visiting Capitol Hill later this week to discuss the new circuit's plans and business model with lawmakers, a LIV Golf spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on Monday.Norman, a two-time Open Championship winner, hopes to educate... + más
LIV CEO, commissioner Greg Norman visiting Capitol Hill to address concerns over circuit's ties to Saudi Arabia | ABC News
Replacing the divot, now that LIV Golf has come to town | The Boston Globe
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