Justin Laurence

Five years after receiving zoning approval at City Hall, Sterling Bay is surrendering a portion of the Lincoln Yards mega development to its lender. Big news from @DannyEcker https://t.co/OsRw8ZgLAW

Not over til it’s ratified, but table negotiations between the CTU and CPS have reached a deal the union is ready to take to its full bargaining team, the first step towards final approval.

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Chicago Teachers Union ready to take CPS contract offer to full bargaining team https://t.co/ZSqJBvP94P

To whomever it may concern. Tennessee plays at 6:40 and we’ve had enough news for today.

Update: Mayor Brandon Johnson says he hopes a deal is agreed to soon, but the CTU rank and file “will ultimately make the decision on whether or not this offer is suitable.” Confirms deal on table = smaller class sizes and more librarians. BOE must also approve contract.

Justin Laurence @jus10chi

Sometimes the 🤝 is the hardest part. CPS and CTU closing in on a contract agreement, but not there yet. Talks continues and CTU bargaining team will meet again Monday to, potentially, begin a multi-step process to ratify a contract. https://t.co/YE2cj3I5n8 @CrainsChicago

Sometimes the 🤝 is the hardest part. CPS and CTU closing in on a contract agreement, but not there yet. Talks continues and CTU bargaining team will meet again Monday to, potentially, begin a multi-step process to ratify a contract. https://t.co/YE2cj3I5n8 @CrainsChicago

RT @Dennis_Rodkin: If you've been disappointed by the new use of Navy Pier's Crystal Garden, so has Navy Pier. @DannyEcker reports the pi…

Interesting piece in my colleague @DannyEcker story on the potential new Choose Chicago ceo: Choose landed on a candidate in January, but has been patiently/impatiently? waiting on sign off from Mayor Brandon Johnson. https://t.co/FC0taifLt3

We may not know how Chicago is covering the likely loss of $175M of 2024 revenue, in the form of a pension payment from CPS, until June. City Council wants answers, and potentially a budget amendment vote, sooner. https://t.co/dUIrZQIqH4 @CrainsChicago

ICYMI: Former Ald. John Arena was hired by Mayor Brandon Johnson administration to lead his Springfield lobbying team. https://t.co/9oUTvNmn28

Tessa is the perfect mix of kind and tenacious. Will be missed at City Hall.

Tessa Weinberg @Tessa_Weinberg

Today was my last day at WBEZ. Will be staying in Chicago, but it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the newsroom. WBEZ is full of the most compassionate, kind and smart journalists who care deeply about the craft and the public their work serves. They deserve your support. -30- https://t.co/UGhqIvYYOe

Mayor Brandon Johnson is hiring former 45th ward Ald. John Arena to run his Springfield legislative agenda. A progressive, affordable housing advocate, Arena sometimes clashed with former colleagues. He says it’s time to look forward. https://t.co/9oUTvNmURG @CrainsChicago

Currently at City Hall awaiting news from a CPS summit called by Mayor Brandon Johnson with CTU and CPS bargaining team, BOE prez and the City Council. Said to be discussing CTU contract and the district’s related budget woes. More here: https://t.co/zNJi0GKsQG

Update: The city says the 2025 budget was approved with an expectation of receiving $8.6M in savings from this initiative. No word on savings to date and the City Council reaction is mixed, with one alderman directly telling vendors to not make the cuts.

Justin Laurence @jus10chi

Strapped for cash, Chicago is asking city contractors to take a 3% haircut. Without a legal mandate, it’s unclear who will cough it up. https://t.co/OAp2CiTGlT @CrainsChicago