Johnson is leaning into content creators to reach Chicago voters beyond traditional political advertising. Most are not paid by the campaign, lending their vast platforms to help Johnson tap into their audience.
The Loop landmark’s overhaul will include a plaza, artwork by Sanford Biggers, a cascading staircase, terraced seating and retail space. It's set to open in 2028.
Just-cause protections have been dropped from the Protecting Renters Ordinance as the mayor’s plan and Ald. Gilbert Villegas’ competing FAIR ordinance head to separate committee hearings.
The Bellwether is the first of six office-to-residential conversions planned through a city initiative expected to bring more than 1,700 apartments to the corridor.
The group’s sold-out Soldier Field concerts are Thursday and Friday, with fan parties, pop-ups, giveaways, food specials and more planned throughout the week.
Construction on some hotel, restaurant and event spaces will stop because Bally’s believes that the move to allow video gambling citywide could undercut revenue from the $1.8 billion development.
