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JUL 10, 2025
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As some members of the Illinois Congressional delegation retire and others seek higher office, the state is set for a political shakeup from local offices to federal ones.
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JUL 02, 2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills Tuesday to rein in “predatory practices” by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and expand consumer protections for health insurance.
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JUL 02, 2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker with former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell after announcing Mitchell's departure from the administration in 2023.
Former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate as he seeks a third term, the campaign announced Tuesday.
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JUN 27, 2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term Thursday morning in Chicago, saying he’s running to protect Illinois from the “chaos and craziness” in Washington, D.C.
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JUN 25, 2025
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A rendering of the Harvest Homes II Apartment project in East Garfield Park. [Department of Planning and Development]
The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday will consider projects including a gas station renovation in Uptown, a photography studio expansion in West Town and a new residential development in East Garfield Park.
The plan commission will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 201A at City Hall.
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JUN 17, 2025
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The Harris Trust and Savings Bank building at 111 W. Monroe St. is pictured. [Chicago Department of Planning and Development presentation]
The City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards on Tuesday will consider a proposal that’s part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to cut bureaucratic hurdles, a landmark designation crucial to a downtown office-to-housing conversion project and a proposed downtown cannabis dispensary.
The zoning committee will meet at 10 a.m. in council chambers.
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JUN 16, 2025
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As Chicago-area transit agencies enter an uncertain budget year, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is preparing for potential service cuts.
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JUN 06, 2025
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Ethics Chair Matt Martin is pictured at a City Council meeting on Oct. 9, 2024. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]
The City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight on Monday will hold subject matter hearings on the inspector general office’s Audit and Program Review Section 2025 Annual Plan and on the proposed changes to the Chicago Board of Ethics rules and regulations.
The ethics committee is scheduled to meet at noon in council chambers.
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JUN 02, 2025
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Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) is pictured at City Council on Sept. 18, 2024. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]
The City Council Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity on Tuesday will consider a measure to make a city equity goal that ensures veteran-owned businesses can participate in city contracts permanent.
The contracting committee is scheduled to meet at 10:15 a.m. in Room 201A at City Hall.
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MAY 30, 2025
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Ald. Anthony Beale (9), who called for the finance committee hearing, is pictured at a council meeting in February 2025. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]
The City Council’s finance committee on Tuesday will gather to hear subject matter on the city’s recent credit ratings downgrades and negative financial outlook.
The Committee on Finance will meet at 10 a.m. in council chambers.
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