Mitchell Armentrout is a Staff Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times. He covers a diverse range of topics including general assignment news, government and politics, and regional interest stories, with a focus on issues affecting Illinois and Chicago, including the Coronavirus and GOP developments. Mitchell's work has been featured in notable outlets such as NBC Chicago, NPR Illinois, and Fox 32 Chicago.
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By: Fran Spielman, Mitchell Armentrout
Over Mayor Brandon Johnson's objections, Bally's is seeking a property tax break for its $1.7 billion River West casino and entertainment complex that could potentially save the gaming giant nearly $300 million over ten years.
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Fran Spielman
Advocates canvassed Chicago's Latino neighborhoods ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, which could open the door to immigration raids. “It could be weeks or months before anything happens.
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Lynn Sweet
In the final minutes of his term, Biden pardoned Kinzinger and other members of the Select Committee on the January 6th Attack. "I am not nervous, I'm not scared, and I will not back down," Kinzinger said.
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Fran Spielman
While Democrats who control all statewide offices in the state vowed to "fight" President Donald Trump in his return to the White House, Republicans in the state welcomed a new term of "hope, prosperity and freedom."
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Fran Spielman, Ashlee Rezin, Jb Pritzker
As Democrats across deep-blue Illinois on Monday responded to President Donald Trump’s inaugural address with a call “to fight back” against the incoming GOP administration, jubilant Republicans advised the state’s supermajority party to follow the returning president’s lead to “eliminate these woke politics and restore America back to traditional values.”
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Lynn Sweet
In the final minutes of his term, Biden pardoned Kinzinger and other members of the Select Committee on the January 6th Attack. “I am not nervous, I'm not scared, and I will not back down,” Kinzinger said.
By: Mitchell Armentrout
The Citizens Utility Board and other advocates hope their “unprecedented” ad buy will help slash spending on the utility's pipeline replacement
By: Mitchell Armentrout
Chicago's public debate over underground gas pipelines is shifting to the airwaves.
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Robert Herguth
The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed that amount to Friends of Brandon Johnson in June 2023. The City Hall inspector general found the contribution violated a $1,500 contribution cap, and the difference was refunded.
By: Mitchell Armentrout, Robert Herguth
The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed to Friends of Brandon Johnson in June 2023. The City Hall inspector general found the contribution violated a $1,500 cap, and the difference was refunded.
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