Jake Sheridan

Jake Sheridan covers local politics and the City Council for the Tribune's City Hall team. He previously worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tribune's Metro desk. He is a graduate of Duke University. He welcomes tips on important news, overlooked problems and colorful stories via X and email.

The contract for an annual NASCAR street race in Chicago was secured by Lori Lightfoot, who lost her reelection bid last year. The Johnson administration opted to keep the same schedule this summer.

Motorsports |
Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘no decision’ yet on moving NASCAR from 4th of July weekend

July 8, 2024 at 7:02 p.m.

The contract for an annual NASCAR street race in Chicago was secured by Lori Lightfoot, who lost her reelection bid last year. The Johnson administration opted to keep the same...

After intermittent downpours, most seats were empty when Alex Bowman's purple Chevrolet crossed the finish line with no car close behind him.

Motorsports |
‘Maybe we’ll get a dry one next year.’ Rain spoils the NASCAR Chicago Street Race again.

July 8, 2024 at 5:41 p.m.

After intermittent downpours, most seats were empty when Alex Bowman's purple Chevrolet crossed the finish line with no car close behind him.

A push to install the city’s first extended bus rapid transit lanes is well underway. Supporters hope a lane on either side of the busy 27-mile street will be carved out exclusively for faster bus travel.

Transportation |
A dedicated bus lane on Western Avenue? Nearby aldermen support overhaul plan to make CTA less ‘Loop-centric.’

July 8, 2024 at 7:05 a.m.

A push to install the city’s first extended bus rapid transit lanes is well underway. Supporters hope a lane on either side of the busy 27-mile street will be carved...

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Motorsports |
Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘no decision’ yet on moving NASCAR from 4th of July weekend

Motorsports |
‘Maybe we’ll get a dry one next year.’ Rain spoils the NASCAR Chicago Street Race again.

Transportation |
A dedicated bus lane on Western Avenue? Nearby aldermen support overhaul plan to make CTA less ‘Loop-centric.’

Motorsports |
As Chicago’s NASCAR race returns, changes abound, but critics wave yellow flag

En Español |
Ante el cambio climático, la actual llegada de nuevos inmigrantes a Chicago ‘es sólo el principio’

Politics |
Chicago pension debt climbs to $37.2 billion

Immigration |
With climate change coming, Chicago’s current migrant influx ‘only going to be the beginning’

Politics |
Chicago hate crimes remain high after recent spike, city report shows

Politics |
Few answers on potential new Chicago taxes at long-awaited City Council hearing

Politics |
Bleacher-blocked Wrigley rooftop buildings on track to be torn down