On the face of it, the Johnson administration’s plan to float up to $830 million in general-obligation bonds, unveiled just a day after Chicago’s first credit-rating downgrade in a decade, seems extraordinarily imprudent. On closer inspection, the move isn’t as bizarre as it appears. But aldermen, whose approval is needed before the city tests the bond markets following the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s massive new debt plan must get intense City Council scrutiny
Man banned from Chicago Park District jobs after scandal now working for alderman
Despite a ban from Park District work after he was asked to resign from a top post there for his involvement in the agency’s sexual abuse lifeguard scandal, a longtime government employee has again found a job with a Chicago alderman. A November 2021 investigation cited Alonzo Williams, then the Park District’s chief programs officer, and other district executives for … [Read more...] about Man banned from Chicago Park District jobs after scandal now working for alderman
Today in History: First US case of COVID-19 confirmed
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2025. There are 344 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the 2019 novel coronavirus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who had returned the previous week from the outbreak’s epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle. Also on this date: In 1793, during … [Read more...] about Today in History: First US case of COVID-19 confirmed
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. Email Daily Southtown results to southtownsports@gmail.com, Beacon-News, Courier-News and Naperville Sun results to tribwestsports@gmail.com and News-Sun results to newssunsports@gmail.com. MONDAY’S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BOYS BASKETBALL De La Salle … [Read more...] about Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
Even after scoring career-high 40 points, Danyella Mporkoso maintains focus for Waubonsie Valley. ‘It’s never good enough.’
Is junior guard Danyella Mporokoso trying to chase perfection for Waubonsie Valley? Well, she’s already off to a stellar start in her career with the Warriors, but that’s not good enough for her or coach Brett Love. They know even more can be unlocked with minor improvements. It’s how superstars are. “I’m particular,” Love said about Mporokoso. “We have a lot to work on, but … [Read more...] about Even after scoring career-high 40 points, Danyella Mporkoso maintains focus for Waubonsie Valley. ‘It’s never good enough.’