Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's office still calls new Bears stadium plan a "non-starter"
A meeting on the subject Wednesday was not in person, but virtual—and notably absent was Gov. Pritzker himself.
University of Chicago students hold pro-Palestinian rally, demand divestment from Israel
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
Northwestern University students set up pro-Palestine tent encampment on campus
Organizers with the Northwestern chapters of Educators for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Student Liberation Union accused the university of censoring pro-Palestinian speech on campus.
Expert: Taxpayers could be on the hook for infrastructure around planned new Bears stadium
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
CPD says goodbye to slain Ofc. Luis Huesca as hunt for his killer continues
Huesca would have turned 31 on Tuesday, but instead, his fellow officers held a ceremonial goodbye as his body was taken to a local funeral home.
Police release video of man wanted in murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.
Chicago City Council approves $70 million more in migrant funding
The council also approved $48 million in grant money from the state and federal government, much of which will be used to pay outstanding debt the city owes for staffing and shelter costs.
Chicago City Council delays final vote on $70 million in additional migrant funding
The city already has budgeted $150 million to care for migrants this year, but the mayor's office has acknowledged that won't be enough for the entire year.
Chicago aims to shift management of migrant shelters to local groups
The change would move money away from the Kansas-based healthcare staffing firm and aim to create a unified housing system.
City Council weighs mayor's ask for $70 million in migrant funding
Some members asked why this may be taken from the city's rainy day fund and questioned whether they should spend more on the mission at all.
Officers in Dexter Reed shooting won't be stripped of powers, CPD head says
Supt. Snelling appeared to be at odds with COPA, the agency investigating the killing, which recommended the officers be relieved of their police powers during the investigation.
Former COPA head: Officers in Dexter Reed shooting will need to justify every shot
Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police on March 21, during what police told COPA was a traffic stop made because Reed was not wearing a seat belt.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask City Council for $70 million more in migrant funds
The mayor's office has been briefing alderpeople this week on the request, which will be presented to the City Council Budget Committee on Monday.
Delays, problems with federal student aid application leave applicants in limbo
Without usable forms, universities can't offer aid to students.
Dexter Reed's family demands charges against CPD officers in fatal shooting
Reed's family also is calling on the Chicago Police Department to disband tactical units like the one involved in the traffic stop and shooting.