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Chicago mayor pulls plans to place migrant shelter site in 11th Ward after stiff opposition from alderman, property owners
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he is pulling his proposal to move migrants from downtown to a new shelter in the 11th Ward in the face of stiff opposition from Ald. Nicole Lee, the latest struggle between the administration and an impatient City Council over where to house the asylum seekers.
Chicago mayor plans to relocate migrants during DNC, over neighborhood's objections
The mayor's office plans to possibly relocate hundreds of new arrivals to Chicago's South Side ahead of the Democratic National Convention, despite strong opposition from neighbors and the alderwoman of the ward.
'Fervent opposition': Blue city mayor scraps plan to open new migrant shelter after backlash
Chicago's city government is backing away from a proposal to build a migrant shelter in the South Side, purportedly due to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
Chicago struggles with moving migrant shelters from the Loop
The city has halted plans to transfer migrants from the Loop's Standard Club to a site in Bridgeport. Why it matters: According to Bridgeport Ald. Nicole Lee (11th), city officials characterized the plan as an effort to move migrants from downtown before the Democratic National Convention in mid-August.
Chicago's plans for new South Side migrant shelter scrapped
The City of Chicago was considering a site on Canal Street in Canaryville as a possible temporary emergency shelter for new arrivals. The owner of the site was not contacted by the city, and officials are no longer considering the location,
Mayor backs Bears’ new stadium proposal to state lawmakers, emphasizes need to replace Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been vocally supportive of the Bears’ new lakefront stadium proposal, and he tried to play ...
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Mayor Johnson travels to Springfield to fight for $1B he says Chicago owed in state funds
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was down in Springfield Wednesday as part of a two-day visit. He's ...
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes hiring of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Several residents were locked out of Village Hall due to lack of seats, and many of them chanted “hey hey, ho ho, Tiffany has ...
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Dylan Cease dominates in return to Chicago, Cubs finally have a day off
In a triumphant return to Chicago, Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson runs from reporters asking about alleged cop killer: video
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was caught on camera bolting from local reporters looking to ask him about the recent arrest of ...
Mayor Johnson says Chicago deserves $1.1 billion from the state of Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield, meeting with state leaders on a number of topics.
Illinois quick hits: Chicago mayor meets with Illinois officials
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with legislative leaders and the governor’s office at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday.
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Dolton Mayor Vetoes Proposal to Have Former Chicago Mayor Investigate Village Finances Amid Protests
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard exercised her veto power in a dramatic fashion on Monday, shutting down a proposal for former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate her and Village finances. The ...
Chicago mayor says he will ‘stand with billionaires’ despite progressive outcry over city's new NFL stadium
Chicago's progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson was met with backlash from his progressive political partners after a $5 billion ...
Optimism, doubt ahead of Chicago mayor’s Treatment Not Trauma mental health plan
Belmont Cragin residents were filing into the cafeteria at Prieto Math and Science Academy last month to weigh in on Mayor ...
Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968
As the city prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, it wants to shed memories of chaos from half a century ago even as protests are growing.