Heather Cherone

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Professionally disagreeable senior Chicago politics reporter for @wttw.bsky.social News

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Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jul 10

Cost of Police Misconduct
Settlements & Verdicts

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jul 7

CPD has overspent its budget five years in a row, according to Chicago’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports from 2021 to 2025.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jul 5

SO MANY big accounts reposting someone with just “sports broadcaster” in their bio and no link to any kind of documentation 😑

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 30

Fun to see one of my recurring nightmares come to life

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 13

1,000+ words (Pete Kiehart for The New York Times)

The letters began coming down just past 3 a.m., after the Kennedy Center sought an extension of a midnight deadline. Credit: Pete Kiehart for The New York Times

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 12

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 11

30 Rock meme where a man tells Liz Lemon that he will pick her up around 10 and she asks “At night?”

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 5

From @govpritzker.illinois.gov:

"The Bears have built a storied legacy in Illinois for over 100 years but have spent the last six years, and especially the last few months, shifting their position on a stadium location. That has hindered their progress. Today appears to be another instance of that after Illinois leaders have been working with the Bears in good faith. Governor Pritzker has always been clear that he wants the Bears to stay in Illinois and still remains open to a sensible solution that protects taxpayers."

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 5

Johnson:
Over the last several years the Bears have stated their intentions in multiple jurisdictions, today's announcement is not surprising.

It's also not surprising that Bears officials have stated this vote does not mean a move to Hammond is a done deal.

Without a final site selection, until we see shovels in the ground in Hammond, the City will continue to engage in discussions grounded in the interests of our residents.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 5

42 hours and 11 minutes ago, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social posted this

"8. Text: The framework now considered viable by legislators is similar to Mayor Johnson’s 2024 proposal, meaning
Chicago is back in the game for a publicly-owned bears stadium. Imagery: A view of Soldier Field lit up at night with the Chicago skyline in the background. A rendering of the 2024 proposal for a new Bears Stadium on the lakefront.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Jun 5

Building a stadium in Indiana "will bring Chicagoland together and deliver new opportunities to its residents and businesses," the Chicago Bears announce.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· May 22

This banner has been added to the website: (It may include a May 21 date, but the banner was added within the last 15 minutes.)

May 21, 2026 UPDATE: THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT GRANTED THE GOVERNMENT'S MOTIONS TO DISMISS THE CHARGES WITH PREJUDICE. ALL CHARGES AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS HAVE BEEN DISMISSED.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· May 20

The vote breakdown on the measure designed to rid CPD of officers with ties to extremist groups.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· May 20

The vote on the Jesse Jackson Sr. ordinance

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· May 20

Approved, 34-16, after Ald. Raymond Lopez & Ald. Jason Ervin engaging in a bit of debate over whether this settlement will cost taxpayers less than a trial would

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· May 1

Happy May Day ✊

Roz from Frasier holds up a folder with the words “I’m Union” written on it.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Apr 15

Industry (Season 5)

Bloomberg News headline: Allbirds soars 373% after sneaker firm rebrands as AI stock

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Apr 15

The Chicago Police Department's progress on the consent decree, according to the independent monitoring team in 2024 and 2025.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Apr 1

June 14, 2018:

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 30

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 30

The cost of the 11-member monitoring team has grown every year since 2022, when it topped $4 million, records show.

Chicago taxpayers spent $4.7 million on the monitors in 2025, records show.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 25

It’s official: Johnson issues his third veto in less than a year.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 25

Of note: Standing behind Johnson is Ald. Jason Ervin, who left the chamber rather than vote for or against the measure that would keep the tipped minimum wage. His presence indicates he will not vote to override this veto.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 25

Dress code debate: Steakhouse chain Ruth’s Chris says it will ban hats and gym wear. Chili’s fired back, saying their only dress code “is that you have to be dressed.”

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 21

Gutted

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 18

BREAKING: The Chicago City Council Wednesday voted 30-18 to reverse a 2023 vote to phase out the tipped minimum wage, one of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s major legislative accomplishments. Johnson is weighing a veto. @wttw.bsky.social x.com/HeatherChero...

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 18

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Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 18

Greetings from what Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton hopes will be her victory party in the race for the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, replacing Dick Durbin who has held this seat for 30 years. A DJ is blasting Hiuse music for the still sparse crowd. @wttw.bsky.social

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 17

When you don't know what orange represents in Ireland

Heather Cherone@heathercherone· Mar 15