Why California’s fire response could make or break the careers of several politicians
Crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers as news media and the voting public judge how ...
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Why CA Fire Response Could Make or Break These Political Careers
Crises such as the LA wildfires can make or break political careers as news media and voters judge how leaders respond: Dan ...
‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing style and intrigue at City Hall
The text from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson started as his messages often do. “Yo!” he wrote Ald. Daniel La Spata, 1st, last ...
Editorial: West Loop entertainment district should not come at the cost of historic venues such as Chicago’s Uptown Theatre
In December 2018, the city of Chicago unveiled a $75 million plan for the long-awaited restoration of the Uptown Theatre, a ...
Column: Architecture is having a movie moment — but do ‘Brutalist’ and ‘Megalopolis’ make architects more than pure ego?
There’s no place for originality in architecture! Nobody can improve on the buildings of the past!”  Those are the second and ...
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Johnson rakes in gambling contributions, including one that may violate ethics law
The mayor received a $13,000 check from an association affiliated with a city lobbyist, potentially violating an ordinance ...
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Rahm Emanuel Fires Back at Morning Joe Host’s Correction After Branding Pete Hegseth An ‘Alcoholic’
Emanuel fired back to double down on branding Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth an “alcoholic” on Morning Joe.
'That job is not stress free': Rahm Emanuel warns of Hegseth in defense role
Former U.S. Amb. to Japan under President Biden and former WH Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, joins Morning Joe to discuss ...
Brandon Johnson's campaign gives back most of a $50,000 contribution from fund run by a City Hall lobbyist
The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed that amount to Friends of ...
Gov. JB Pritzker unveils $10M grant program for small businesses
The governor's announcement came as manufacturer The Will Group launched its factory expansion in North Lawndale.
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Pritzker Vows to Protect Illinois Residents Despite Threat of Prosecution for Defying Trump on Immigration
In the face of a Trump administration directive to investigate state and local officials who don’t toe the line on the president’s orders on immigration, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon ...