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2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Pritzker ready for prime time speech at Democratic Convention, with Johnson also among speakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will be speaking in a prime time address Tuesday night, the same night former President Barack Obama will address the Democratic convention, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

transportation
  • by david hall
Amtrak to Mayor Brandon Johnson: 'We have significant concerns' about Greyhound stop at Union Station

Amtrak President Roger Harris tells Mayor Brandon Johnson that Union Station, which Amtrak owns, does not have the capacity or money to handle any additional bus riders. He suggested the city move the bus stop to Ogilvie or La Salle Street stations.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Dismissal time? Johnson working to oust CPS chief executive, sources say

Pedro Martinez’s departure, which hasn't been finalized, could come after clashes with the mayor’s office and Chicago Teachers Union leaders over how to address a massive budget deficit and historic underfunding of the school system.

police-reform
  • by david hall
Chicago’s top watchdog pushed to probe police oversight agency's investigations, allegations of retaliation

Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said the referral to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg was based on 'information from multiple knowledgeable sources that raised serious concerns' about the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.