Day: October 1, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned President Donald Trump’s threats to send the National Guard to Chicago, emphasizing local control and rejecting federal intervention amid rising city violence, ABC7 Chicago reports.

Chicago’s retail, entertainment, sports, and tourism sectors show strong recovery and growth, driven by new developments and rising consumer demand, according to Bisnow’s latest market report.

Chicago Public Schools require an additional $1.6 billion in state funding to deliver an adequate education, according to recent records reported by WBEZ Chicago. The gap highlights ongoing budget challenges.