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city-hall
  • by david hall
Audit shows Chicago's unfunded pension debt has soared to $37 billion: 'Hard conversations need to be had now'

It's the second straight year that the pension crisis has grown by more than 5%. That intensifies pressure on Mayor Brandon Johnson's year-old pension commission to produce long-term solutions.

crime
  • by david hall
Chicago restaurants are being burglarized in record numbers: 'I'm just beyond outraged'

There were 635 burglaries reported at restaurants last year, the most since at least 2001, and the city is on pace to surpass that number this year.

small-business
  • by david hall
Clock has started on 5-year plan that'll raise wages for Chicago's tipped workers

Starting Monday, the tipped minimum wage is increasing from $9.48 per hour to $11.02. Wages for tipped workers will rise annually until 2028, to reach parity with the city’s standard minimum wage.

pride
  • by david hall
Chicago Pride Parade safety plan involves heavy police presence day and night

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said the department is heavily focused on keeping Lake View safe in the late-night hours after the parade, which have seen street takeovers and violent crime in recent years.