In the last few weeks, Mayor Lightfoot has revealed several important details about the casino she’s pushing so hard to develop, including . . . Where it will go—near Chicago and Halsted on the city’s near north side. Who will run it—Bally’s Corporation. And why we need it—to raise money to pay police and firefighter […]
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A bad hand
Now that Mayor Lightfoot has officially revealed the three finalists for Chicago’s casino, the bamboozling of the city will begin. Oh, Chicago, you know you’re getting bamboozled. I think you sorta like it—a little attention from the boss. It’s like you matter as they try to win you over into supporting something you don’t really […]
The “fuckton” twins . . .
I was fired up to excoriate Mayor Lightfoot for her recent “fuckton” comments, when . . . John Catanzara released a video of himself holding a sign that read: “John Catanzara for mayor 2023.” And immediately I was overwhelmed with an urge to excoriate him. As Johnny C has come to Lightfoot’s rescue with his […]
Going to the source
Seymour Hersh on the challenge of quoting people who have something to say but don’t want to publicly say it
Black hockey players excel on ice despite history of racism, lack of rinks in Chicago
A dearth of ice rinks and long history of racial tension have hampered efforts to diversify hockey’s ranks—but that’s changing.
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Tammy Duckworth will be the first senator ever to give birth, and other Chicago news
Also, Legionnaires’ Disease might be a problem in the state capitol.
The Amazon HQ2 deal could sell Chicagoans down the river
If city and state officials are successful in their effort to persuade the behemoth online retailer to build a second headquarters here, Chicagoans can all expect to pay big.
Report: Wall Street made more than $110 million on recently purchased CPS bonds, and other Chicago news
Also, the city is finally accepting proposals for developing the Michael Reese Hospital site.
Trump says he could solve Chicago’s gun violence ‘in a week,’ and other news
Also, crime in Lakeview is on the rise in 2016, but it’s still safer than a decade ago.
Chicago Dancing Festival, Purple Rain, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Unelectable You, Chicago Dancing Festival, and more happenings from August 22-25.
Special prosecutor chosen for Laquan McDonald murder trial, and other Chicago news
Also, Foursquare data shows Donald Trump’s losing business in Chicago.
Police chief Eddie Johnson quickly removes police powers from cops involved in fatal shooting, and other Chicago news
Also, Bruce Rauner decriminalizes carrying small amounts of marijuana.
Trump returns to Chicago for fund-raising lunch, and other news
Also, ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich started a band in prison.