NEW: Chicago's notorious parking meter deal might've just gotten even more costly. The parking meters' owner won an arbitrator's decision it said costs $321 million. City put price at $121 million & said it can pay w more spots. With Alice Yin 🧵(1/6): chicagotribune.com/2024/08/12/par…

Another NASCAR Chicago taxpayer cost: $621,971 to pay for closed parking spots, I learned via FOIA. The two-year costs further complicates the financial analysis as the race's longterm future hangs in the balance. For Chicago Tribune: chicagotribune.com/2024/08/15/par…

As the DNC looms, how will Mayor Brandon Johnson sell Chicago — and himself? ⁦Alice Yin⁩ with a preview. chicagotribune.com/2024/08/16/as-…

Former Mayor Richard Daley expected to be in Chicago for DNC but keeping it 'low key' Ray Long reports chicagotribune.com/2024/08/16/for…

I made what I think is the most comprehensive list of Chicago DNC protests + details. Including three pro-Palestine marches, an abortion & LGBTQ+ march, a poverty-focused march, a firefighters union protest, a pro-Israel rally & more. For Chicago Tribune: chicagotribune.com/2024/08/16/chi…

The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper

.Jeremy Gorner and I were up early to bring you this dispatch from the morning delegate breakfasts, including some special guests (both Walzes!) and Pritzker introducing himself to other state delegations as a "billionaire," among other things. Read it: chicagotribune.com/2024/08/19/on-…

After describing war in Gaza as 'genocidal' ahead of DNC, Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterates call for cease-fire ⁦Alice Yin⁩ chicagotribune.com/2024/08/19/dnc…

Tonight's DNC speaking schedule features Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi, former IL Atty General Lisa Madigan and former Republican US Rep Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (IL-16) has the third-to-last speaking spot before VP Harris herself — a prominent slot for one of the most outspoken GOP Trump critics.

I am on the floor of the UC and it’s bonkers, overcrowded. One person tells me the fire marshal didn’t allow them to leave to use the bathroom. I heard a convention organizer say they are prioritizing getting network TV close to the stage, as other media waits in a long line.

ONE LAST #DNC THING: 20 pieces of art from the eyes and fingers of Chicago Reader contributors Anna Wagner & Donald Colley, of whom I am in awe... 🧵 1 of 20, Our Katie Prout (Katie Prout) with Suzi, a South Dakota delegate (Colley)

I covered the second most important RFK Jr. election news today ➡️

A reminder that our Culture of Corruption series (chicagotribune.com/corruption) isn’t just dredging up things from the past.

Abortion took center stage during the #DNC2024CHICAGO. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy. by Kristen Schorsch wbez.org/government-pol…

Happy Labor Day to our newsroom workers who inform, entertain and expose every day. Your journalism and grit make this paper — and that work makes our world a better place.

Meet the broadcast staff of WGBO TV Univision, dedicated journalists serving the 2 mill. Spanish-speaking residents of the Chicagoland viewing area. After 2 yrs of bargaining, Univision refuses to give fair wages & working conditions! Like/share to help us win what we deserve!