At least 13 Chicago wards are set for new City Council leadership come next year due to an exodus of alderpeople. And while a few of those existing City Council members are leaving their seats to run for higher office, many are saying they’re opting out simply because it’s time to move on.
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.9% during the second quarter, according to advanced estimates. It is the second consecutive quarter of declines.