Miranda Davis

Chicago

Reporter covering money and power in Chicago and the Midwest for @business. “There were two Americas in Chicago, but there always are.” Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Pritzker Seeks Third Illinois Term With Eye on White House

1 day ago | bloomberg.com | Miranda Davis

Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his bid for a third term with an attempt to position himself as a champion of voters’ economic concerns and a foil to President Donald Trump. “These days, Illinois is standing at the center of the fight: the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms, the fight for common sense,” Pritzker said in the first video of his reelection campaign.
Minnesota Democrats’ Shooter at Large as Search Turns to Car

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Miranda Davis

Police tape blocks off the home of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, on June 15. (Bloomberg) -- A shooter who killed a Democratic state lawmaker in Minnesota and wounded another remained at large after law enforcement officials found a vehicle linked to the suspect in a rural part of the state. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Vance L.
Manhunt is on for suspected killer of Democrats in Minnesota

1 week ago | afr.com | Miranda Davis |Myles Miller

Minneapolis | A manhunt was under way on Sunday (AEST) for a suspect who shot two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses and carried a manifesto listing other politicians and abortion providers in the state. “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration starting around the rest of the US were cancelled across Minnesota after police discovered the suspect had a flier about the protests in his car. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemned the eruption of political violence.
Manhunt is on for suspected killer of Democrats in Minnesota

2 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Miranda Davis |Myles Miller

A manhunt was under way Saturday for a suspect who shot two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses and carried a manifesto listing other politicians and abortion providers in the state. Minnesota’s Democratic House leader Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, were both shot and killed at their home by a man impersonating a law-enforcement officer, down to a vehicle that looked like a cruiser with lights and sirens, state authorities said.
Manhunt is on for suspected killer of Democrats in Minnesota

2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Miranda Davis |Myles Miller

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Manhunt is on for suspected killer of Democrats in Minnesota

2 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Miranda Davis |Myles Miller

A manhunt was under way Saturday for a suspect who shot two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses and carried a manifesto listing other politicians and abortion providers in the state. “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration starting around the rest of the U.S. were canceled across Minnesota after police discovered the suspect had a flier about the protests in his car. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemned the eruption of political violence.
NFL’s Chicago Bears Weigh Sale of Late McKenna’s Minority Stake

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Randall Williams |Miranda Davis

(Bloomberg) -- The NFL’s Chicago Bears are exploring a sale of the minority stake owned by the late Andrew McKenna Sr., according to people familiar with the matter. The exact size of the stake isn’t known. McKenna, a former chairman of McDonald’s, died in 2023. The descendants of George Halas, the team’s founder, own approximately 80% of the team. In addition to McKenna’s stake, some shares are owned by insurance billionaire Pat Ryan, 88.
De Los Ángeles a Chicago y Nueva York: se extienden las protestas por redadas del ICE

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Eliyahu Kamisher |Nacha Cattan |Miranda Davis

Las protestas por las redadas contra inmigrantes se prolongaron por quinta noche consecutiva en Los Ángeles y se extendieron a otras ciudades, como Nueva York, Chicago y Milwaukee, lo que provocó enfrentamientos entre la policía y los manifestantes. El gobernador demócrata de California, Gavin Newsom, acusó al presidente Donald Trump de abusar de su poder al movilizar tropas en Los Ángeles y advirtió a otros estados que se prepararan para disturbios similares.
Bally’s Settles Suit by White Men Over Chicago Casino Stake

2 weeks ago | insurancejournal.com | Miranda Davis

Bally’s Corp. said it has settled a lawsuit brought by two white men and a conservative legal group that challenged a $1.7 billion Chicago casino project that offered ownership stakes only to women and people of color. The settlement comes after Bally’s revised the share-sale terms in April by opening it up to other investors. No terms were disclosed Friday in a federal court filing, which said all parties in the case had agreed to a dismissal of the case.
Bally’s Settles Suit by White Men Over Chicago Casino Stake

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Miranda Davis

The skyline of Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Chicago is delaying its $643 million bond sale that was expected to price last week amid volatility in the $4 trillion market for state and local bonds. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) -- Bally’s Corp. said it has settled a lawsuit brought by two white men and a conservative legal group that challenged a $1.7 billion Chicago casino project that offered ownership stakes only to women and people of color.