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Nine Chicago Housing Authority senior leaders received more than $787,000 collectively in separation agreement payouts over the last five years, including two who had received written warnings from Tracey Scott, the agency’s former CEO.
A Tribune analysis of CHA records shows that each of the nine received at least two months of compensation at the salary level they had on their last day of work. Six of the agreements were signed between August 2024 and early March 2025.
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Aldermen confirm Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally to the City Council
In a 32-11 vote, City Council members voted to approve Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada as alderman of the 35th Ward after his predecessor, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, resigned last month to lead the Chicago Park District. Read more here.
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- Accused ‘serial predator’ charged in 5 sex assaults on Northwest Side
- Fatal accident on Lake Shore Drive leaves one dead, police say
Backyard chickens might not crack high egg prices, but Chicago-area owners say they’re worth it
Though experienced chicken owners caution that the cost of raising chickens might cancel out any egg savings at the supermarket, they encourage the public to give the hobby a try. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- DePaul mens’ basketball coach Chris Holtmann sells Ohio home for $3.5M
- $2.5M Lakeview home listed by former Cubs player Kyle Hendricks goes under contract
Roommates in Rockford, these Chicago Blackhawks prospects shared everything — including each other’s burdens
Rockford IceHogs forwards Gavin Hayes and Samuel Savoie have to work together on the ice, but the roommates also had to reach an off-ice accord on a very important subject: food. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- 3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls creep closer to 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a win
- Column: IHSA addresses issues with multiplier waiver and success factor. The solutions appear to be a win-win.
Restaurant review: M’daKhan, Middle Eastern food by way of backyard barbecues in Little Palestine near Chicago
M’daKhan, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Bridgeview, specializes in great halal smoked and grilled meats, inspired by lifetimes of backyard barbecues in Little Palestine. Read more here.
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Stocks sink after President Donald Trump threatens to escalate trade war despite seeing how much Wall Street hates it
U.S. stocks are falling in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, despite seeing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite. Read more here.
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