HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing

The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.

HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing
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The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.

Chicago Park District workers vote to strike over wages, benefits

Workers from the Chicago Park District have voted in favor of going on strike as they seek resolution to grievances related to low wages and inadequate benefits.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff Rich Guidice to retire

Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.

Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
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A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.

Votes keep rolling in for Illinois primary election
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Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.

Chicago's migrant shelters prepare for evictions amid measles outbreak
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Despite the ongoing measles outbreak, some of Chicago's migrant shelters are set to begin evictions this weekend after Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed a 60-day limit for those staying at the facilities.

Chicago's migrant shelters prepare for evictions amid measles outbreak

Despite the ongoing measles outbreak, some of Chicago's migrant shelters are set to begin evictions this weekend after Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed a 60-day limit for those staying at the facilities.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate tax proposal on primary ballot

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as “Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

'Bring Chicago Home' to remain on primary ballot
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The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as ?Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

Groups challenge 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum in Illinois Supreme Court
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The battle over the ?Bring Chicago Home" referendum question is not over just yet, as real estate groups take the fight to the state Supreme Court, labeling the question as misleading and manipulative.

Chicago union boss calls for Illinois National Guard rollout on CTA

The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.