City of Chicago
Coverage of City of Chicago in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago reportedly facing $130M midyear budget shortfall
Chicago is facing a $130 million midyear budget shortfall, as announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
- Judge dismisses Edgewater residents, businesses' lawsuit over Broadway zoning changes
A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit by Edgewater residents and businesses challenging Chicago's Broadway zoning changes, ruling they failed to prove constitutional violations or prejudice. The zoning plan allows taller buildings and new commercial uses, and the city argued it met public notification requirements despite complaints about inadequate notice and public engagement processes.
- Bally's says it hired former Mayor Lightfoot's law firm in possible suit against City of Chicago
Bally's has hired the law firm of Mayor Lightfoot in a potential lawsuit against the City of Chicago. The company is challenging the city's initiative to permit video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants.
- Chicago’s Music Box Theatre to debut third screen this weekend
Chicago’s Music Box Theatre will debut its third screen this weekend as part of its expansion. The theater, led by co-owner and CEO Brody Sheldon, acquired The Heights Theater in Minneapolis in December and received a $1.2 million city grant for the $2.5 million conversion of two storefronts into the new 98-seat theater.
- City of Chicago sues Airbnb, Slumber Stay for alleged shared housing ordinance violations
The City of Chicago is suing Airbnb and Slumber Stay for alleged violations of the city's shared housing ordinance. The lawsuit claims Airbnb is breaking the city's shared housing rules.
- Ford City Mall closing Monday after city of Chicago files emergency motion over safety concerns
A judge ordered Ford City Mall to close by June 22 after the City of Chicago filed an emergency motion over fire suppression system safety concerns.
- Report: Bears lied about extent of stadium negotiations with City of Chicago
Chicago Bears front office leadership misrepresented the extent of stadium negotiations with the City of Chicago, falsely claiming only two viable destinations for a new stadium. This deception could jeopardize efforts to pass a bill providing property tax assurances for the team.
- City of Chicago says bus companies that dropped off migrants from Texas owe over $440K
The City of Chicago claims bus companies that transported migrants from Texas in 2022 owe over $440,000. Some companies have reached settlements with the city.
- Pritzker hits Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having 'no plan' to keep the Bears in the city
Governor JB Pritzker criticizes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for lacking a plan to keep the Chicago Bears in the city, while Johnson's office proposes a publicly owned stadium. Pritzker wants a fair deal for taxpayers and the state of Illinois. The team's relocation is still uncertain.