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Chicago Contrarian highlights Johnson’s call to grow local revenue amid limited state funding
The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson believes local revenue has room to grow, despite a lack of state funding, as discussed during recent budget roundtable talks.
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Chicago Contrarian questions Artis Lounge’s compliance at Buckzz release party after shooting
Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it questioned whether Artis Lounge met legal requirements—including permits, security, liquor license, surveillance, and police cooperation—when hosting Mello Buckzz’s release party, where a mass shooting...
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Zohran Mamdani's NYC win: Lessons for Chicago politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies in Chicago may see Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary as a model for their political future.
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Chicago Tribune faces buyouts as part of restructuring under Alden ownership
Two weeks ago, Tribune Publishing informed the Chicago Tribune Guild that buyout offers are available for staff at the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago mayor vetoes teen curfew measure amid rising concerns
Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, recently vetoed a curfew measure aimed at controlling late-night gatherings of unsupervised minors.
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Founder of Chicago Contrarian: Most of Chicago's education crisis 'is due to the Chicago Teachers Union'
Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said that Chicago's public education failures are linked to union influence, citing numerous schools with no basic proficiency.
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Chicago Contrarian says 5,200 jobs lost, 100 restaurants closed since wage change
The Chicago Contrarian has reported that 5,200 jobs have been lost and 100 restaurants have closed following the elimination of subminimum wages.
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CTU faces criticism over education policies affecting minority communities
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Stacy Davis Gates has been vocal in her criticism of former President Donald Trump, aligning with Mayor Brandon Johnson's rhetoric on historical conflicts.
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Mayor Johnson announces new task force for slavery reparations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reignited discussions on slavery reparations with the introduction of a new task force.
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Chicago faces restaurant industry struggles under new wage law
It has been nearly two years since Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the One Fair Wage ordinance, a policy designed to phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers over five years.
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Chicago nonprofits face scrutiny over governance failures
Boards of directors in Chicago's nonprofit sector are facing scrutiny for alleged failures in governance, as highlighted by several case studies.
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Mayor Johnson announces Juneteenth initiatives amid budget concerns
With Chicago facing significant budget challenges, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced two initiatives that have drawn mixed reactions.
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Critics question effectiveness of Mayor Johnson's affordable housing plans
Mayor Brandon Johnson has been promoting his affordable housing initiatives, including the Green Social Housing program and a $1.25 billion housing bond.
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Chicago faces unrest amid clashes over federal immigration enforcement
Chicago is currently experiencing significant unrest as local leaders and residents clash over federal immigration enforcement.
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Advocates push for federal consent decree amid Chicago Public Schools crisis
The call for a federal consent decree to address issues within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is gaining momentum.
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Chicago faces off with federal government over immigration enforcement
The city of Chicago is currently embroiled in a significant conflict with the federal government over immigration enforcement.
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Call for stronger protections for Chicago police officers amid rising violence
On June 5, Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during the pursuit of an armed suspect.
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Chicago Transit Authority scrutinized for paying workers amid financial crisis
A recent investigation by the Chicago Tribune has revealed that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) paid some employees to work from home, despite claims of financial hardship and a need for additional funding.
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Chicago faces financial strain from rising police lawsuit settlements
The city of Chicago has faced significant financial challenges in 2025 due to police-related legal settlements.
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Chicago faces challenges with peacekeeper funding amid ongoing crime concerns
By late morning on April 22, a shooting incident occurred near Grace and Peace Church in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood.