City Council halts wage increase for tipped workers | The Chicago Report
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
Like clockwork - city council and the mayor are at odds on another issue. Yesterday, the council voted 30-18 to freeze planned hikes in the minimum wage for tipped workers like servers and bartenders. So instead of gradually going up to match the regular city minimum wage around $16, it will stay at $12.62 an hour. But a frustrated mayor johnson said he has other plans.
CTA sues government over paused project funding | The Chicago Report
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
The CTA is suing the Trump administration over paused funding for two of its projects.
Fallout continues after Chicago Deputy Mayor firing | The Chicago Report
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.
More fallout today after yesterday's surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's point person for public safety, deputy mayor Garien Gatewood. More than 20 city council members have sent the mayor a letter condemning the move, and what they say is a character assassination from the mayor's office with claims that Gatewood presided over a hostile work environment.
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
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
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.
Ex-Bull Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah is stepping into a new role, advocating for housing support for people leaving prison.
Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah is stepping into a new role, advocating for housing support for people leaving prison.
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.
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.
Juliana Stratton turns focus to Don Tracy in Senate election
Fresh off a commanding and somewhat surprising primary election victory, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is turning her attention toward GOP candidate Don Tracy.
Fresh off a commanding and somewhat surprising primary election victory, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is turning her attention toward GOP candidate Don Tracy.
Pritzker, Bailey to face off again | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz recaps all of the excitement from last night's election, including that JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will have a rematch.
Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz recaps all of the excitement from last night's election, including that JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will have a rematch.
"A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win
Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.
Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.
Pritzker, Bailey trade fire as general election begins
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Stratton secures primary election victory
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.
Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor
The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch to voters as he again challenges Gov. JB Pritzker.
The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch to voters as he again challenges Gov. JB Pritzker.
Who is Juliana Stratton? US Senate Democratic primary winner in Illinois
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secured the Democratic nomination to Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s primary election.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secured the Democratic nomination to Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s primary election.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects.
These are the biggest takeaways from the Illinois Primary Elections
Gov. JB Pritzker came out on top following the Illinois Midterm Primary Elections on Tuesday. Here are the main takeaways.
Gov. JB Pritzker came out on top following the Illinois Midterm Primary Elections on Tuesday. Here are the main takeaways.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race, AP projects
Democratic voters are choosing among a large field of candidates in the 9th Congressional District.
Democratic voters are choosing among a large field of candidates in the 9th Congressional District.
Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary race for US Senate in Illinois, AP projects
Stratton defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in an open race for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat.
Stratton defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in an open race for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat.