city of chicago

According to the Civic Federation, the legislation is projected to increase required city contributions to the Police and Fire pension systems by approximately $8.4 billion between 2025 and 2055, representing about $1.7 billion in present value. #pension #civicfederation #chicago

In a statement, Bally’s Corporation Senior Vice President for Corporate Development Christopher Jewett said the expansion of video gambling terminals represents a significant threat to the city’s long-term financial interests and violates commitments made under the company’s host community agreement with Chicago. #bally's #council #expansion

The funding supports two critical infrastructure efforts: the long-anticipated Red Line Extension (RLE) and the ongoing Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) project. #cta #funding #projects

“We are fully committed to the success of these projects, and we will take every step necessary to ensure that they move forward,” said CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen in a statement. #cta #lawsuit #projects

“The central goal of the consent decree was to bring down force against community members and especially community members of color and that is not happening.” #thecentersquare #chicagopolice #blackresidents

“As we see the events in Iran unfold, we know that by agreeing to be silent as part of their terms of enslavement, Donna Miller has paved the road to war for the United States,” Preston said. #iran #aipac #politics

Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago

Organizers said the pledge comes in response to what they describe as a sustained effort by extremist networks to influence U.S. politics, including in Illinois. #pledge #money #extremist

Opponents of the ordinance say the ban on edible hemp products will have unintended consequences for people who rely on them for health and wellness purposes. #hehmp #citycouncil #regulation

By midseason, teammates and coaches had a name for it: Iceman. Not because he lacks emotion — but because he refuses to let it leak. #chicagobears #football #sports