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Mitchell Armentrout

Staff Reporter
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
 
The United Center, where a broad “security footprint” is expected to be enforced by Chicago Police and the Secret Service during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Politics
‘Security footprint’ plan for Democratic Convention kicked to City Council for Wednesday vote
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Brandon Johnson and Soo Kim shaking hands
Politics
Bally’s takeover bid ‘jeopardizes’ Chicago casino project, investors argue
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Eileen O'Neill Burke in white blouse waving hand
Politics
Eileen O’Neill Burke declares victory in the Democratic state’s attorney primary
By Matthew Hendrickson  and Mitchell Armentrout
 
traffic control workers standing outside United Center
Politics
City Hall got $1 million in fees after Sun-Times asked promoters, teams: Why haven’t you paid up?
By Mitchell Armentrout  and Timothy Novak
 
Danny Davis shakes hand with constituent
Politics
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis fends off four challengers to cruise to reelection
By David Struett , Mitchell Armentrout , and 1 more
 
Side by side photo of three candidates running for 7th Congressional District
Politics
Candidates make final pitch to Chicago voters before Tuesday’s primary
By Violet Miller , Mitchell Armentrout , and 2 more
 
A sign that reads, “early voting” is posted on the first day of early voting at the Loop Supersite at 191 N. Clark St., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
Politics
Who to vote for? Too often, it’s about who’s first on the ballot.
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Springfield, Ill.
Politics
Gov. JB Pritzker’s ‘more austere’ $52.7 billion budget proposal revamps pension system
By Tina Sfondeles  and Mitchell Armentrout
 
Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke as she was about to file petitions in December for the primary race for Cook County state’s attorney.
Politics
Eileen O’Neill Burke would lose $211,000 yearly pension if elected Cook County state’s attorney. Here’s why.
By Mitchell Armentrout  and Timothy Novak
 
Bernie Powell plugs in his Tesla Model Y for charging at a Tesla charging station at the Target located at 2656 N. Elston Ave., Friday, May 19, 2023. More charging stations are coming to Illinois.
Illinois lands $14.9M federal grant to expand electric vehicle charging network
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Disgraced former Ald. Edward Burke will get at least the $540,000-plus that he put in even if he’s stripped of his city pension.
Criminal Justice
Ed Burke still in line for hefty payouts from pension, campaign funds after corruption conviction
By Timothy Novak  and Mitchell Armentrout
 
An aerial view of the migrant camp construction site at 3710 S. California Ave. on Dec. 5. Gov. JB Pritzker’s office shut the project down due to soil contamination.
Race, Class & Communities
Shelved Brighton Park migrant camp cost city nearly $1 million
By Fran Spielman  and Mitchell Armentrout
 
Detainees leaving Cook County Jail will soon be able to apply for a free state ID on the way back to society.
Criminal Justice
New state ID program for Cook County Jail detainees aims to ‘help people reintegrate’
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Naomi Davis is founder of the environmental and social justice group Blacks in Green, which has championed a system to prevent utility shut-offs in low-income neighborhoods for years.
New discount rate system a ‘game changer’ for Chicagoans struggling with heating bills, advocates say
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has inherited a massive amount of unpaid fees, fines and other debts — $6.4 billion. That’s money that could have been used to bolster the city’s cash-strapped coffers.
Politics
Chicago City Hall is owed billions of dollars it hasn’t managed to collect
By Timothy Novak  and Mitchell Armentrout
 
Pro-Palestinian rally
Politics
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally on Mag Mile to draw attention to Israel-Hamas war
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
caution tape in front of Peoples Gas workers replacing pipeline
Environment & Public Health
Regulators cut Peoples Gas rate hike, pause funding for over-budget pipe replacement program
By Mitchell Armentrout