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In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will be speaking in a prime time address Tuesday night, the same night former President Barack Obama will address the Democratic convention, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Amtrak President Roger Harris tells Mayor Brandon Johnson that Union Station, which Amtrak owns, does not have the capacity or money to handle any additional bus riders. He suggested the city move the bus stop to Ogilvie or La Salle Street stations.
Pedro Martinez’s departure, which hasn't been finalized, could come after clashes with the mayor’s office and Chicago Teachers Union leaders over how to address a massive budget deficit and historic underfunding of the school system.