John Byrne

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Johnson says no plans yet to again extend migrant removal deadline

Mar 5, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne |Nell Salzman

With a deadline looming next week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled the city has not decided whether it will follow through on plans to push out potentially thousands of migrants from temporary shelters. Johnson did not commit to a plan Tuesday when asked whether he would stick with the scheduled March 16 date when migrants who have stayed longer than 60 days at shelters will be evicted.
Seong-Jin Cho & CSO perform Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Kernis

Feb 12, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | John Byrne |Ben Kim

Saturdays are always a busy time for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. But, this past Saturday, the Symphony Center was especially packed for Seong-Jin Cho: winner of the prestigious Chopin Competition in 2015 and one of the world’s most in-demand pianists. The conductor, Gemma New, walked confidently onto the stage to begin the performance, and the orchestra began Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Musica Celestis.” Written exclusively for the strings, angels singing endless praises of God inspired the piece.
Northwestern Fencing goes 4-1 at Tar Heel Duals

Feb 11, 2024 | dailynorthwestern.com | John Byrne |Rose Carlson

Fresh off an undefeated run at the Northwestern Duals, No. 8 Wildcats sought to continue their winning streak at UNC’s Tar Heel Duals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Saturday. The ‘Cats almost made it through with a clean stack of victories, but a zealous showing from the hosts contributed to a 4-1 tournament run. The day started off strong with an 18-9 defeat of Temple — NU’s biggest margin of victory against the Owls since 2016.
Coronavirus - Chicago Tribune

Jan 31, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Angie Leventis Lourgos |Ilana Arougheti |Alice Yin |John Byrne
Chicago Mayor Prioritizes Mental Health Investments

Oct 30, 2023 | governing.com | John Byrne |Alan Greenblatt |Mattie Quinn |Carl Smith

More than three years after COVID-19 placed the Health Department on the front lines and made it among the most vital and prominent departments in the city, Johnson’s decisions on prioritizing spending there as federal pandemic dollars dry up will help shape how prepared Chicago is should another significant public health crisis arise.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's mental health investments spark questions

Oct 29, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget comes at a crossroads moment for the Chicago Department of Public Health. More than three years after COVID-19 placed the Health Department on the front lines and made it among the most vital and prominent departments in the city, Johnson’s decisions on prioritizing spending there as federal pandemic dollars dry up will help shape how prepared Chicago is should another significant public health crisis arise.
Ald. Debra Silverstein’s resolution in support of Israel faces pushback, debate pushed to Friday

Oct 11, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne

Chicago’s City Council is becoming embroiled in the political fallout from the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, as aldermen prepare to consider a resolution backing Israel following the attack launched from the Gaza Strip. Far North Side Ald.
Most Chicago aldermen primed to take pay bump next year

Sep 25, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne

Chicago aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson and other elected officials have arrived at the autumn moment of truth to decide whether to accept annual raises tied to inflation. Largely free from the political danger they faced last fall of giving themselves historically huge pay hikes as they headed into elections, considerably more council members are set to accept the pay bump in 2024.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi balances progressive politics and future

Sep 24, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne

Stepping to the microphone in an Elk Grove Village conference hall recently, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi — a burgeoning voice in Illinois’ congressional delegation — made an impassioned argument for fighting back against the extremism he sees inthe Republicans running Congress.
Democrats visit Chicago and United Center 11 months before DNC

Sep 12, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | John Byrne

Democratic Party officials from across the U.S. were in Chicago Tuesday to get a taste of what’s in store for them and their state delegations when they descend on the city for the Democratic National Convention next August. To try to energize state party chairs and executive directors who will return to Chicago next year for the made-for-TV bonanza, Democratic convention officials rolled out the red carpet at a United Center preview.