City Council Approves Subsidies for Mega-Developments Amid Protest
After a 48-hour delay on the vote, the Chicago City Council approved $1.6 billion in subsidies for two mega-developments –…
Ahead of Lincoln Yards, The 78 TIF Votes, Opposition Demands City Council Continue Delay
Chicago teachers, students, and other community members rallied and marched around City Hall Tuesday evening to demand further delay to…
Vote on Controversial TIFs Delayed Until at Least Wednesday
A vote on two controversial TIFs that could cost the city billions was temporarily delayed Monday due to calls from…
Comptroller Mendoza Announces Mayoral Run, Chicago’s Amazon ‘Loss’ Might Not Be All Bad, Charter School Teachers Set Strike Date – TODAY 11-14-18
Comptroller Mendoza Formally Announces Mayoral Bid Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza finally formally declared her candidacy for mayor of Chicago Wednesday…
Kanye Donates to Amara Enyia, Rahm Talks Trump on CNN, New Progressive Radio Show to Air on Sunday – TODAY 10-23-18
Kanye West Donates more than $70,000 to Amara Enyia Less than a week after Chance the Rapper threw his support…
Trump Calls for “Stop and Frisk” in Chicago, Treasure Island Employees Protest – TODAY 10-09-18
Despite Evidence to the Contrary, Trump Champions “Stop and Frisk” in Chicago President Donald Trump blew one of his favorite…
Review: The Area Puts a Face on How Chicago Lets a Neighborhood Die
“Who is willing to try to save a community that’s destined to die?” When I heard long-time Englewood resident Deborah…
Jury Selection in Van Dyke Trial Resumes, Chicago to Consider Universal Basic Income – Third Coast Today 09-12-18
Jury Selection in Van Dyke Trial Resumes Jury selection for the murder trial of Jason Van Dyke – the former…
“Undecided” is a Big Contender in the Chicago Mayor’s Race, and That’s Good
At present, one current clear frontrunner in the 2019 Chicago mayor’s race is “undecided.” Polls with varying candidates – some…
Rahm Emanuel’s Departure is a Golden Opportunity for Chicagoans Fighting for Change
Soon enough, Rahm Emanuel will no longer be mayor of Chicago. Emanuel, who’s occupied the fifth floor of City Hall…
Rahm Emanuel Will Not Seek Re-election
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will not seek a third term. Emanuel made the stunning announcement Tuesday morning in a hastily…
Polling Shows Emanuel Isn’t Invincible, Activists to Mark ’68 DNC–Third Coast Today 08-21-18
Early Polls Show Support for Emanuel, But a Runoff Election is Likely New polling shows Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel with…
