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Bears stadium rendering
Politics
Bears stadium debate should shift south to Michael Reese site, Civic Federation president says
By Fran Spielman
 
Dorval Carter with Rahm Emanuel and Bobby Rush
Politics
Why has Mayor Brandon Johnson resisted demands to fire CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.?
By Fran Spielman
 
Mayor Brandon Johnson at his inauguration one year ago
Politics
The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson's roller coaster first year
By Fran Spielman , Mariah Woelfel , and 1 more
 
Soldier Field stadium in Chicago
Friends of the Parks 'prepared to fight for the lakefront' in battle for new Bears domed stadium
By Fran Spielman
 
Capt. Steven Sesso operates the ShotSpotter system at the Harrison District on the West Side.
Criminal Justice
New police stats give Chicago City Council ammo to support keeping ShotSpotter
By Fran Spielman  and Frank Main
 
A rendering of the inside of the stadium proposed by the Chicago Bears.
Politics
The Bears proposed stadium could be an additional $1.2 billion
By Mitchell Armentrout  and Fran Spielman
 
Renderings released Wednesday April 24, 2024 showcase the Chicago Bears' plan for a new stadium and grounds.
Arts & Culture
Bears to reveal how to pay for $4.7 billion domed lakefront stadium development — and what it will look like
By Fran Spielman
 
The Chicago Bears have shifted their new stadium hopes from Arlington Heights to the parking areas south of their current home, Soldier Field.
Arts & Culture
Bears put lakefront stadium cards on the table with state agency key to funding deal
By Fran Spielman
 
Woman speaks at podium
Politics
Johnson chooses Cristina Pacione-Zayas as chief of staff
By Fran Spielman
 
Richard Guidice speaking behind podium
Politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson losing his savvy chief of staff after less than a year in office
By Fran Spielman
 
Advocates for migrants protest Saturday downtown at Pritzker Park, upset by the possible eviction of recently arrived migrants from shelters across the city. The protest drew members of different organizations, some demanding permanent housing for migrants.
Environment & Public Health
Mayor Johnson confirms migrant evictions coming, despite measles outbreak and protests
By Fran Spielman  and Michael Loria
 
The parking area south of Soldier Field is where the Bears are now focusing in their effort to build a new domed stadium.
Arts & Culture
Bears would put $2B in private money in publicly owned lakefront stadium under new push
By Fran Spielman
 
City Hall
Politics
Chicago’s search for new revenue targets video gaming, wealth taxes, heliport, downtown digital ads
By Fran Spielman
 
A rendering of the proposed new stadium for the White Sox at The 78 in the South Loop.
Arts & Culture
White Sox, Bears discussing ‘financing partnership’ for two stadiums, developer says
By Fran Spielman
 
Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter
Environment & Public Health
CTA president takes the train to City Hall — then gets an easy ride
By Fran Spielman
 
A member of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services speaks to a homeless man
Politics
Bring Chicago Home referendum on the March primary ballot is invalid, Cook County judge rules
By Tessa Weinberg  and Fran Spielman
 
Mayor Brandon Johnson
Politics
Mayor Johnson to end ShotSpotter deal after summer
By Tom Schuba  and Fran Spielman
 
A proposed White Sox stadium in the South Loop includes a revamped Riverwalk.
Here’s what a new White Sox ballpark in the South Loop could look like
By Fran Spielman