Thursday, March 13, 2025

Search results for keyword: Brandon Johnson found in 151 News.

casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Bally's sigh of relief? 'Refreshed' Chicago casino plan secured with financing deal, company says

Bally's says it has locked up $940 million in construction financing to build a 34-story hotel tower now slated for Ohio Street and the Chicago River.

education
  • by david hall
Mayor Johnson rejects cuts in CPS budget plan meant to fill $500M deficit

Cuts to staffing and other initiatives are needed to balance the budget this month, CPS officials say. Johnson's plan to close the gap is unclear.

politics
  • by david hall
Johnson offers fiery defense of Joe Biden as convention planners say Chicago is ready for DNC

"You can go with the person who has shown up for the people of this country, investing in cities across America, or you can go with the person who does not to believe in democracy," Johnson said.

chicago
  • by david hall
Missing Chicago woman’s loved ones beg for better search in Bahamas: 'Black women matter, Black trans women matter.'

Taylor Casey's friends and family called on government officials to prioritize her case and highlighted the lack of resources often given to missing cases of people and color and LGBTQ+ people.