Monday, March 16, 2026

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2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Command performance — Pritzker, other Democratic governors to meet with Biden after dismal debate showing

Democratic governors spoke amongst themselves Monday and wondered why they hadn't heard from the president since last week's debate. A White House meeting with Biden is now scheduled for Wednesday evening.

money
  • by david hall
Jelly Belly closing North Chicago plant, laying off 66 workers

The plant closure comes after Chicago-based Ferrara Candy bought the family-owned Jelly Belly for an undisclosed sum in November.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Audit shows Chicago's unfunded pension debt has soared to $37 billion: 'Hard conversations need to be had now'

It's the second straight year that the pension crisis has grown by more than 5%. That intensifies pressure on Mayor Brandon Johnson's year-old pension commission to produce long-term solutions.

crime
  • by david hall
Chicago restaurants are being burglarized in record numbers: 'I'm just beyond outraged'

There were 635 burglaries reported at restaurants last year, the most since at least 2001, and the city is on pace to surpass that number this year.