Fran Spielman

Bears stadium rendering

Politics

Bears stadium debate should shift south to Michael Reese site, Civic Federation president says

By Fran Spielman

Dorval Carter with Rahm Emanuel and Bobby Rush

Politics

Why has Mayor Brandon Johnson resisted demands to fire CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.?

By Fran Spielman

Mayor Brandon Johnson at his inauguration one year ago

Politics

The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson's roller coaster first year

By Fran Spielman , Mariah Woelfel , and 1 more

Soldier Field stadium in Chicago

Friends of the Parks 'prepared to fight for the lakefront' in battle for new Bears domed stadium

By Fran Spielman

Capt. Steven Sesso operates the ShotSpotter system at the Harrison District on the West Side.

Criminal Justice

New police stats give Chicago City Council ammo to support keeping ShotSpotter

By Fran Spielman and Frank Main

A rendering of the inside of the stadium proposed by the Chicago Bears.

Politics

The Bears proposed stadium could be an additional $1.2 billion

By Mitchell Armentrout and Fran Spielman

Renderings released Wednesday April 24, 2024 showcase the Chicago Bears' plan for a new stadium and grounds.

Arts & Culture

Bears to reveal how to pay for $4.7 billion domed lakefront stadium development — and what it will look like

By Fran Spielman

The Chicago Bears have shifted their new stadium hopes from Arlington Heights to the parking areas south of their current home, Soldier Field.

Arts & Culture

Bears put lakefront stadium cards on the table with state agency key to funding deal

By Fran Spielman

Woman speaks at podium

Politics

Johnson chooses Cristina Pacione-Zayas as chief of staff

By Fran Spielman

Richard Guidice speaking behind podium

Politics

Mayor Brandon Johnson losing his savvy chief of staff after less than a year in office

By Fran Spielman

Advocates for migrants protest Saturday downtown at Pritzker Park, upset by the possible eviction of recently arrived migrants from shelters across the city. The protest drew members of different organizations, some demanding permanent housing for migrants.

Environment & Public Health

Mayor Johnson confirms migrant evictions coming, despite measles outbreak and protests

By Fran Spielman and Michael Loria

The parking area south of Soldier Field is where the Bears are now focusing in their effort to build a new domed stadium.

Arts & Culture

Bears would put $2B in private money in publicly owned lakefront stadium under new push

By Fran Spielman

City Hall

Politics

Chicago’s search for new revenue targets video gaming, wealth taxes, heliport, downtown digital ads

By Fran Spielman

A rendering of the proposed new stadium for the White Sox at The 78 in the South Loop.

Arts & Culture

White Sox, Bears discussing ‘financing partnership’ for two stadiums, developer says

By Fran Spielman

Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter

Environment & Public Health

CTA president takes the train to City Hall — then gets an easy ride

By Fran Spielman

A member of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services speaks to a homeless man

Politics

Bring Chicago Home referendum on the March primary ballot is invalid, Cook County judge rules

By Tessa Weinberg and Fran Spielman

Mayor Brandon Johnson

Politics

Mayor Johnson to end ShotSpotter deal after summer

By Tom Schuba and Fran Spielman

A proposed White Sox stadium in the South Loop includes a revamped Riverwalk.

Here’s what a new White Sox ballpark in the South Loop could look like

By Fran Spielman