Joliet approves first step for massive data center development

Joliet approves first step for massive data center development

Joliet has approved the conditional annexation of land for the proposed data center campus, the first step toward approving the proposed data center development.

Joliet has approved the conditional annexation of land for the proposed data center campus, the first step toward approving the proposed data center development.

Garien Gatewood speaks on his firing | The Chicago Report
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Garien Gatewood speaks on his firing | The Chicago Report

Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the surprising shakeup in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office as well as talking to Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy on their upcoming race.

Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the surprising shakeup in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office as well as talking to Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy on their upcoming race.

Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy talk their upcoming race | The Chicago Report
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Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy talk their upcoming race | The Chicago Report

After Tuesday's primary election, the field is set in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by Dick Durbin.  Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the democratic nomination, backed by millions of dollars from Governor JB Pritzker and former Illinois GOP party chair Don Tracy.  If elected, he would be the first republican to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate since Mark Kirk lost his reelection bid in 2016. 

After Tuesday's primary election, the field is set in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by Dick Durbin.  Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the democratic nomination, backed by millions of dollars from Governor JB Pritzker and former Illinois GOP party chair Don Tracy.  If elected, he would be the first republican to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate since Mark Kirk lost his reelection bid in 2016. 

Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood | The Chicago Report
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Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood | The Chicago Report

A sudden shakeup inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's office today. Garien Gatewood, Chicago's first deputy mayor for public safety has been fired.  That's a position Mayor Johnson created days after taking office in 2023.  But that's not all-- Manny Whitfield, Director of Violence Prevention, was also let go.

A sudden shakeup inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's office today. Garien Gatewood, Chicago's first deputy mayor for public safety has been fired.  That's a position Mayor Johnson created days after taking office in 2023.  But that's not all-- Manny Whitfield, Director of Violence Prevention, was also let go.

Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
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Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison

Former Chicago Bulls All Star Joakim Noah stood alongside community leaders Thursday to push state legislation aimed at expanding housing support for people returning from prison, arguing stable housing can shape whether someone successfully rebuilds their life.

Former Chicago Bulls All Star Joakim Noah stood alongside community leaders Thursday to push state legislation aimed at expanding housing support for people returning from prison, arguing stable housing can shape whether someone successfully rebuilds their life.

Chicago mother moves after finding strangers in her bed
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Chicago mother moves after finding strangers in her bed

A young mom walks into her home expecting peace. Instead, she gets total chaos.  Her window's shattered. Her stuff tossed everywhere.  Inside strangers weren't just in her home but in her bed. Tia Ewing has the video from the encounter.

A young mom walks into her home expecting peace. Instead, she gets total chaos.  Her window's shattered. Her stuff tossed everywhere.  Inside strangers weren't just in her home but in her bed. Tia Ewing has the video from the encounter.

Illinois lawmakers push tax incentives to keep Bears in Chicago
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Illinois lawmakers push tax incentives to keep Bears in Chicago

A new “mega projects” bill aims to offer tax advantages to the Chicago Bears and major developers as state leaders respond to the team’s potential move to Indiana.

A new “mega projects” bill aims to offer tax advantages to the Chicago Bears and major developers as state leaders respond to the team’s potential move to Indiana.

USPS warns it could run out of cash next year
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USPS warns it could run out of cash next year

The U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by next year and is asking Congress for help. Officials are considering raising stamp prices and cutting services, while customers say they still rely on the mail for essentials like bills, medications and deliveries.

The U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by next year and is asking Congress for help. Officials are considering raising stamp prices and cutting services, while customers say they still rely on the mail for essentials like bills, medications and deliveries.

Chicago firefighter’s death under investigation; man questioned after deadly fire
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Chicago firefighter’s death under investigation; man questioned after deadly fire

Police are questioning a man in connection to the fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, though no arrests have been confirmed. Altman died after falling through a floor while battling a blaze in Rogers Park.

Police are questioning a man in connection to the fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, though no arrests have been confirmed. Altman died after falling through a floor while battling a blaze in Rogers Park.

Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
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Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor for Public Safety

A surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's top official for public safety- Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood.

A surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's top official for public safety- Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood.