Chicago mayor's backlash over McDonald's out-of-state HQ move

This cluster covers reaction to McDonald’s decision to move its corporate headquarters out of Chicago and out of Illinois. Videos focus on the Chicago mayor’s anger and public response, framing the move as a blow to the city’s economy and reputation. Creators debate what the relocation signals about Chicago’s business climate, governance, crime, and taxes, and whether political leadership is driving major employers away. The controversy is used as a case study in how big corporate departures can reshape local economic and political narratives.