Their efforts left only one biological female on the podium for the Single Speed race — Allison Zmuda.

Supporters of the Palestinians were at City Hall protesting against the measure, calling it “Anti-Palestinian.” They had planned to “flood city hall” with hopes of blocking the show of support to Israel.

Johnson’s plan to close a $538 million budget deficit relies heavily on an increase of $187 million more in revenue projections over what the city projected when it put out its budget forecast just a month ago.

Menu prices will increase, service charges will become more common, service itself could deteriorate and some of the city’s most vulnerable restaurants could move or even close.

Among the mayor’s many plans, the budget proposal includes: more than $250 million for homelessness services; $25 million for climate initiatives including decarbonization and composting; $53 million to removing lead water lines; and $307 million in supplemental pension payments. To balance the budget, Johnson wants to use $434 million in Tax Increment Financing funds — $39 million more than the city used last year.

The men are accused of stealing liquor and cigarettes from Walgreens, 200 West Adams, and 7-Eleven, 191 West Adams, repeatedly since August 8, according to a CPD charging statement and police reports. During one robbery, an offender implied he had a gun. During another, an offender displayed a knife and threatened to stab a store employee. And the suspects sprayed mace on store employees during two of the crimes.

Allegations made in December 2020 by her former chief of staff, Tiffany Harper, and former chief impact officer, Ashley Evans, include using government workers to plan her daughter’s birthday party, repeatedly misusing taxpayer resources, and attempted to force BMO Harris — one of the banks where city money is deposited — to issue a mortgage tied to the building that houses the aldermanic office for the treasurer’s husband, Ald. Jason Ervin.

“We’ve also received quite a bit of pushback and we really need help from community and alders to assist us in being able to help get people of police station floors,” said Deputy Chief of Staff Christina Pacione-Zayas.

Pension contributions and debt service now take up 40% of Chicago’s city’s budget.

The village board voted 4-3 in August 2021 the remove the previous patch over its “thin blue line” imagery. During several board meetings and hours of public comment, along with protests and counter-protests outside village hall, critics of the patch said the imagery had been co-opted by extremist groups and its use was intimidating to people of color.

The Daily Northwestern’s explosive interview this summer with a former football player about alleged hazing was key to the firing of head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who is suing for wrongful termination. Traffic to the Medill’s website increased by 40 percent upon publication. “Good journalism programs need good student newspapers,” said Charles Whitaker, dean of Northwestern University’s Medill journalism school.

These Washington Federal Bank for Savings customers had no idea the high interest rates that attracted them were feeding the fraud. The bank’s “smooth operators” lured them in, the daughter of one victim says.

Chicago police released a statement saying in part, “Though there is no actionable intelligence regarding any credible threats in Chicago at this time, CPD is paying special attention to synagogues and mosques so that all of our residents are safe. We also remain in close communication with community leaders and elected officials.”

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation called for greater federal support Thursday, sending a letter to President Joe Biden. “State and local officials have worked tirelessly to serve these new arrivals, and the federal government must swiftly provide

David Greising, of the Better Government Association: “The $16.6 billion budget Johnson announced Wednesday was a reality check in two ways. First, the menu of taxes he proposed as a candidate was nowhere to be seen. And second, the progressive plans he once promised have been toned down — at least for now — by the fact that the city can’t afford to pay for all that Johnson and his backers would like to do.”

The new shelter for 200 single men at 526 North Western Ave. only has two bathrooms and officials say it will need construction. Those who want the city to pump the breaks are questioning safety. “Why is this shelter focusing on single men at a location that is across the street from a liquor store and two blocks from a park?” one resident asked.