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Mayor Johnson says staff changes were ‘personal decisions’ despite housecleaning promise
Mayor Brandon Johnson downplayed the recent departures of some top city officials Tuesday, arguing the exits that came days after he hinted he was rooting out disloyal staff were “personal decisions” the outgoing employees made themselves, not firings.
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![Chicago’s taxpayers deserve a thorough and honest assessment of what’s at stake over Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to borrow $830 million. Chicago’s taxpayers deserve a thorough and honest assessment of what’s at stake over Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to borrow $830 million.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ctc-l-chicago-assessment-kaegi03.jpg?w=525)
George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan
Chicago’s taxpayers deserve a thorough and honest assessment of what’s at stake over Mayor Brandon...
Immigration
![Local churches said they want to offer more inter-church, bilingual events and services to show support for the immigrant community. Local churches said they want to offer more inter-church, bilingual events and services to show support for the immigrant community.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ABN-L-IMMIGRANTPRAYERSERVICE-0218-01.jpg?w=467)
Aurora area churches hold service in solidarity with immigrants
Local churches said they want to offer more inter-church, bilingual events and services to show support for the immigrant community.
Entertainment
![Au revoir, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever just weeks after restarting her social media life under a new handle on Instagram. Au revoir, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever just weeks after restarting her social media life under a new handle on Instagram.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/People-Meghan_Rebranding_13670.jpg?w=469)
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever
Au revoir, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever just weeks after restarting her social media life under a new handle on Instagram.
Sports
![Chicago White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery is competing for a spot on the 26-man roster. The shortstop is embracing each opportunity this spring. Chicago White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery is competing for a spot on the 26-man roster. The shortstop is embracing each opportunity this spring.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CTC-white-sox-spring-training-0218-64_219944340.jpg?w=525)
Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery eager for opportunity this spring
Chicago White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery is competing for a spot on the 26-man roster. The shortstop is embracing each opportunity this spring.
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Politics
![A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Republican Party official lacked the standing to bring a lawsuit challenging the use of a mobile voting van in 2022. A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Republican Party official lacked the standing to bring a lawsuit challenging the use of a mobile voting van in 2022.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wisconsin_Mobile_Voting_14967.jpg?w=526)
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Republican Party official lacked the standing...
Business
![Three downtown Naperville restaurants/shops, including Bev's at Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, have closed. The others are Effin Egg and Sweet Home Gelato. Three downtown Naperville restaurants/shops, including Bev's at Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, have closed. The others are Effin Egg and Sweet Home Gelato.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/11/26/KCFMJR6NEBHBDNRZ26CCT6SQWQ.jpg?w=535)
Bev’s closes in downtown Naperville, Effin Egg shutters after short stint
Three downtown Naperville restaurants/shops, including Bev's at Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, have closed. The...
Education
![A Senate bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party passed out of the Senate Monday. A Senate bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party passed out of the Senate Monday.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/01/10/BIOSF5C35RBTBMYBHWFQVY52S4.jpg?w=535)
Partisan school board elections bill passes Indiana Senate
A Senate bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party passed...
Environment
![Brookfield Zoo's role in rehabilitating confiscated animals dates back decades, due in part to its proximity to O'Hare, a key entry point. Brookfield Zoo's role in rehabilitating confiscated animals dates back decades, due in part to its proximity to O'Hare, a key entry point.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CTC-L-SPIDER-MONKEYS-01.jpg?w=490)
Tale of 5 smuggled spider monkeys shows the difficulties of combating illegal wildlife trade
Brookfield Zoo's role in rehabilitating confiscated animals dates back decades, due in part to its...
Investigations
![Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags on the agency’s dime. Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags on the agency’s dime.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CTC-L-HACC-status00053-e1737723275558.jpg?w=620)
‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
![The newest restaurant by the award-winning chef of Gaijin in the West Loop and Vistro steakhouse explores France by way of the Midwest. The newest restaurant by the award-winning chef of Gaijin in the West Loop and Vistro steakhouse explores France by way of the Midwest.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CTC-L-FOOD-PETITE12-toned.jpg?w=525)
Restaurant review: Petite Vie by chef Paul Virant brings buttery French market priced potatoes near Chicago
The newest restaurant by the award-winning chef of Gaijin in the West Loop and Vistro...
Crime and Public Safety
![Charges pressed against 17-year-old who hijacked a vehicle with child inside on Monday Charges pressed against 17-year-old who hijacked a vehicle with child inside on Monday](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chicago-tribune-logo-basic.jpeg)
Charges pressed against 17-year-old who hijacked a vehicle with child inside on Monday
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with three felonies, two misdemeanors and one citation in...
Local News
![Every winter, athletic teams at Aurora University come together for a project to help comfort youngsters in hospitals, group homes, shelters and more, and this year was no exception. Every winter, athletic teams at Aurora University come together for a project to help comfort youngsters in hospitals, group homes, shelters and more, and this year was no exception.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ABN-L-LINUS-0220-01_57f010-e1739930153229.jpg?w=529)
Student-athletes at Aurora University get warm feeling making blankets for kids in need: ‘I just think it’s really beautiful to give back’
Every winter, athletic teams at Aurora University come together for a project to help comfort...
History
![On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in the final lap of the Daytona 500; he was 49. On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in the final lap of the Daytona 500; he was 49.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AP01022502514.jpg?w=350)
Today in History: Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in crash
On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in...
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![Coffee is a staple beverage for a huge number of people across the globe. Buying the right coffee can mean the difference between a truly delicious cup of joe. Coffee is a staple beverage for a huge number of people across the globe. Buying the right coffee can mean the difference between a truly delicious cup of joe.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/best-coffee.jpg?w=620)
Best coffee
Coffee is a staple beverage for a huge number of people across the globe. Buying...