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Mayor’s team will scrap INVEST South/West name, but not its aims

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s business development program on the South and West sides, under review, will be rebranded, a top Brandon Johnson aide said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago officials ink nearly $30M contract with security firm to move migrants to winterized camps

Chicago officials have signed a nearly $30 million contract with a private security firm to relocate migrants seeking asylum from police stations and the city’s two airports to winterized camps with massive tents before cold weather arrives

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Biden administration offers migrant crisis help: Speeds work visas for Venezuelans looking for jobs in Chicago, other cities

Gov. J.B. Pritzker applauded the decision: “Since day one of this humanitarian crisis, I have heard one thing from migrant families and their advocates — they want to build better lives and work.”

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City signs $29.3 million contract to build ‘winterized base camps’ for migrants

The contract doesn’t mention specific sites for the giant camps, and none have been chosen, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s press secretary Ronnie Reese.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago: From Stacker of Wheat to Stacker of Wheat Thins!

Mayor Brandon Johnson should remember the sorry history of state-run supermarkets.

Reason

Phase-in of higher minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers clears City Council panel

Restaurants would get five years to pay waitstaff the minimum wage, absorb higher labor cost, if measure clears full council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Broncos’ snap count notes and PFF grades from Week 2

Marvin Mims played just 16 snaps on offense in Week 2, but he was the Broncos' highest-graded wide receiver (90.1) on PFF.

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Mayor Johnson’s environmental plan is a needed and welcome step for equity

The mayor has been moved to action, but his plan is just a first step to tackle the long-standing problem of environmental racism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sweets maker Ferrero celebrates opening of innovation and research center at Marshall Field

Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of Ferrero North America celebrated the opening of the center in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times

LOOK: The top photos from Commanders’ Week 2 win at Denver

Some of the best images from the Commanders' win over the Broncos.

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I’m a tipped server; Mayor Johnson’s restaurant minimum wage plan could ruin my livelihood

Consider what happened when Washington, D.C., enacted a similar plan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congestion, chaos from Mexican Independence Day crowds must be addressed, City Council members say

A downtown parade or festival would help Chicago avoid sporadic, ad hoc celebrations citywide that jammed streets and caused all sorts of problems.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson OKs compromise giving restaurants 5 years to phase in higher pay for tipped workers

Tipped workers — now paid 60% of Chicago’s minimum wage — would receive annual pay increases of 8% starting next July and continuing through July 2028.

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Johnson unveils city reforms to fight environmental racism

“In the greatest city in the world, no neighborhood should have to suffer the burdens of pollution more so than any other neighborhood,” the mayor said.

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Studs and duds from Broncos’ 35-33 loss to Commanders

Studs and duds from Broncos' 35-33 loss to Commanders

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Broncos blow 21-3 lead, lose to Commanders 35-33

After squandering a 21-3 lead, the Broncos nearly pulled off a big comeback against the Commanders before ultimately falling to 0-2.

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WATCH: Russell Wilson throws 16-yard TD pass to Brandon Johnson

Russell Wilson's 16-yard TD pass to Brandon Johnson gives the Broncos a 21-3 lead over the Commanders!

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Broncos’ updated 53-man roster and depth chart for Commanders game

Here is an updated look at the Broncos' 53-man roster and depth chart for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

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Oops! I called my boss 'dude.' Career coaches weigh in on tricky workplace dilemmas

How to deal with burnout and ageism at work, and what to do when your boss treats you differently because of your political views.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar survived a ruptured brain aneurysm; Congress can improve odds for others

Lawmakers should pass “Ellie’s Law” to aid critical research to prevent fatalities and improve quality of life for survivors, two experts write.

Chicago Sun-Times

Back to the kitchen? Mayor’s floor leader rejects latest restaurant industry compromise on subminimum wage

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) said the restaurant industry’s latest proposal to raise the minimum wages for tipped workers to $20.54 an hour at Chicago restaurants with more than $3 million in annual revenue is “dead on arrival.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia, Quigley, Ramirez to visit New York, meet with Mayor Adams to discuss migrant crisis

Chicago Democratic Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez and Mike Quigley hit New York Friday with other House members to tour facilities helping new arrivals

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council OKs spending another $34.5 million on burgeoning migrant crisis

Alderpersons OK’d a $33 million Homeland Security grant to care for asylum-seekers and also agreed to spend $1.5 million in tax increment financing dollars to buy a 10.7-acre property formerly used by the Marine Corps and convert it into a shelter for up to 550 migrants.

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Bears delay Springfield stadium legislation drive this year

The team’s president says the Bears won’t push for the legislation they argue is key to their plans for a massive development in Arlington Heights.

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Campaign to create funding to reduce homelessness finally launched in City Council

The “Bring Chicago Home” Coalition and its City Council allies introduced a measure to put a referendum on the ballot to allow a revised tax on high-end home sales,

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