Monday, March 16, 2026

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city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson names chief equity officer, gets moving on reparations

Chicago hasn't had a chief equity officer since Candace Moore left in December. Her successor, Carla Kupe, could play a fundamental role in determining what reparations look like in Chicago.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago school board hopefuls to submit petitions for first time ever

The week-long process begins Monday, when hopefuls can start turning in to Chicago election officials the minimum 1,000 signatures needed from residents who support their candidacy in one of 10 districts. The races will shape up by the June 24 deadline.

extremism-in-the-ranks
  • by david hall
No extremist groups on list barring Chicago police officer membership, only street gangs

The document includes 675 gang factions department members are forbidden from joining – but no hate or extremist groups. A police spokesperson indicated such groups will be identified on a case-by-case basis.

fran-spielman-show
  • by david hall
Bally's won't open permanent casino in River West by 2026, gaming expert says — and may not build it at all

As CEO of Gaming USA Corp. and editor of the Gaming Industry Daily Report, Alan Woinski has watched Detroit and New Orleans struggle to complete their ambitious casino projects. The financial hurdles for Bally’s in Chicago are infinitely worse, he says.