Is Matt Eberflus the right coach for the Chicago Bears after Hail …
Oct 29, 2024 · A Hail Mary has to be the worst way possible to lose a football game. Unfortunately, that is exactly how the Chicago Bears surrendered its only lead of Sunday’s game to the Washington Commanders, losing 15-18 at Northwest Stadium in Maryland to what at the time seemed to be an impossible last gasp attempt …
Explainer: Down-ballot voting in Chicago is just as important as …
Oct 28, 2024 · For the first time, Chicago voters will be able to elect the city’s school board. Since 1995, Chicago mayors have maintained massive control over the city’s school district by appointing board members and CPS’ executive officers, as well as deciding on school facility reconstruction and negotiating teacher union contracts.. Under current doctrine the Chicago Board of Education that runs ...
Unpacking the ShotSpotter debate • The TRiiBE
Oct 10, 2024 · Unpacking the ShotSpotter debate. By Corli Jay. Oct 10 2024 Oct 10 2024. On Oct 8, 2024, Alderman David Moore spoke at a press conference to call on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to re-activate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until the City is able to implement a permanent technology solution. Photo by Tyger Ligon for The TRiiBE®.
DNC security funds paid for Chicago police helicopter, bodycams …
Oct 29, 2024 · According to a budget narrative obtained by The TRiiBE, the total earmarked for CPD included $16.6 million for personnel, including hourly and overtime pay; $990,414 for DNC training; and $12.9 million for supplies and equipment, including a new police helicopter. More than $79,000 was also allocated for Chicago police officers to travel to ...
5 must-see Black films from the 2024 Chicago International Film ...
Oct 28, 2024 · The Chicago International Film Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary from Oct. 16-27, opening with The Piano Lesson (2024) and a star-studded red carpet featuring Denzel Washington’s sons, director Malcolm and actor John David Washington, and Chicago screenwriter Virgil Williams at The Music Box Theater. The film was part of the festival’s Black Perspectives programs.
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes tax hike, some alders propose …
Oct 30, 2024 · On Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed $17.3 billion 2025 budget, which includes a $300 million property tax increase to close the projected $1 billion shortfall. He called the decision to raise property taxes “tough.”. In the months since the city released its budget forecast, Johnson said he directed the city’s budget ...
2025 Chicago budget needs to prioritize youth jobs, housing and …
Oct 29, 2024 · This move is a departure from Johnson’s campaign promise not to raise property taxes. While specifics on what services and programs Johnson will prioritize in the upcoming budget remain to be seen, he is not backing away from his commitment to a holistic and people-centered approach to violence and institutional harms caused by previous administrations.
Health advocates want the Johnson administration to boost …
Oct 16, 2024 · In August, 82 organizations penned a letter to Johnson, Chicago City Council members, city budget director Annette Guzman and deputy mayor of education Jen Johnson, asking for a $25 million increase in the city’s corporate fund appropriation for CDPH, especially as COVID-19 federal relief dollars are set to expire in 2026, the letter reads. The city received $1.9 million in COVID-19 dollars ...
The TRiiBE • Reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago.
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Who’s the best DJ in Chicago? DJ Nephets hosts battle with …
Oct 09 2024 Oct 14 2024. (Left to Right) DJ YoungLordScotty, DJ Ken, The Chicago Rambo, DJ Dolo, and DJ Trouble Kidd at the sixth annual 7 Wonders DJ Battle at The Promontory, Hyde Park, Oct 6. Photo credit Swank PR & BriBricr8s. On Oct. 6, a lively crowd of hip hop heads gathered at The Promontory in Hyde Park for the 6th annual 7 Wonders DJ ...