In a recent decision impacting Chicago residents, utility regulators have greenlit a modified rate increase for Peoples Gas, albeit significantly lower than the initially proposed amount. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) unanimously agreed to slash the gas provider’s requested hike from nearly $8 million to $1.5 million. The move comes amidst heated debates surrounding the … Read more
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has announced significant shifts in the allocation of approximately $80 million in federal pandemic relief funds. These adjustments aim to ensure the city maximizes its utilization of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds before the 2026 deadline. One of the notable changes includes restarting the guaranteed income program, initially … Read more
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the revival of a $500-per-month guaranteed basic income program, initially launched by his predecessor, Mayor Lori Lightfoot. With $32 million allocated from the city’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds, this initiative aims to provide financial support to low-income families as part of the ongoing pandemic recovery efforts. The program, … Read more
Chicago residents express discontent over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $70 million budget request for immigrant support. Chicago, Illinois (US Local News) – Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is facing backlash from residents after proposing a $70 million budget allocation to support immigrants and asylum-seekers in the city. The proposal has sparked strong opposition from citizens, with … Read more
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for $70 million to provide assistance for migrants, despite heated debate among councilmembers. The decision, passed by a 20-8 vote in the Budget Committee, comes after months of deliberation and amidst concerns from some aldermen regarding the allocation of funds. Aldermen David Moore and Anthony … Read more
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism and scrutiny over the lack of transparency regarding the allocation of taxpayer dollars for migrant shelters in the city. Despite mounting pressure for clarity, Johnson and city officials have refused to disclose detailed expenditure information, leaving citizens and officials alike questioning where millions of dollars are being directed. … Read more
In response to the influx of migrants, Chicago has allocated over $31 million since 2022 to provide food for those arriving in the city. The Greater Chicago Food Depository has also contributed more than $17.6 million in public and private funds towards this effort. The city has faced the challenge of catering to the diverse … Read more
In a tragic turn of events in Edgewater, Illinois, an 11-year-old boy, Jayden Perkins, lost his life while trying to shield his pregnant mother from her ex-boyfriend, just released from prison the day before. The assailant, identified as Crosetti Brand, 37, had served 16 years behind bars for home invasion and aggravated assault. Despite his … Read more
The Chicago White Sox faced a disappointing start to their Cactus League campaign as they succumbed to an 8-1 defeat against their cross-town rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in the season opener. The White Sox, looking to put behind the woes of the previous season, were off to a rocky start as veteran reliever Jesse Chavez … Read more
Hanaan Shahin, the mother of a six-year-old boy who was allegedly killed in a hate-motivated attack, has been released from the hospital and is honoring her son’s memory. Less than two weeks after the attack, Hanaan Shahin, 32, was able to leave the hospital, surprising her medical attendants with her speedy recovery. The tragic incident … Read more