Judge hearing case on protective order for former Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Attorneys representing the family of a 10-year-old girl who was killed during a police pursuit argued against a proposed protective order on Friday sought by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city's law department.
City Council committee tries again to silence anti-abortion protesters outside West Loop clinic
A City Council committee is moving to shield women from intimidation and abuse from protesters on their way into a West Loop abortion clinic.
Chicago agrees to nearly $6M settlement in discrimination suit against Water Department
The city of Chicago has tentatively agreed to pay almost $6 million to settle a lawsuit against the Water Department. The suit alleged Black employees who said they endured years of racism and sexism.
Chicago alderman claims ShotSpotter alerted police to fallen officer 5 minutes before 911 calls
One Chicago alderman is calling attention to ShotSpotter after an off-duty officer was fatally shot Sunday morning.
Chicago City Council OKs $70 million in additional migrant funding
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
Chicago City Council passes 2 major spending plans, including $70M for migrant mission
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans – a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago City Council to debate additional $70M in migrant funding today
Chicago City Council is expected to discuss a proposal for $70 million more in migrant funding.
City Council committee approves $70M in new funding for migrants
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.
All migrants officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities, city officials confirm
All migrants have officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities that were serving as temporary shelters for new arrivals, city officials confirmed Monday.
Chicago mayor seeks $70M boost for migrant mission amid budget concerns
Despite millions of taxpayer dollars already invested in the City of Chicago's migrant mission for 2024, the mayor is now asking council members to approve even more.
Chicago City Council establishes DNC security footprint
We are just a few short months away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. City Council has a security plan for the massive political event that's expected to bring tens of thousands to the city.
Scooters in Chicago could be made available after midnight
A City Council committee is endorsing an ordinance that, if approved, would allow electric scooter riders to use them past midnight in Chicago. Kasey Chronis has the story.
Electric scooters on Chicago streets at 3 a.m.? The City Council will consider it.
Members of a City Council committee on Wednesday endorsed an ordinance that would allow the use of electric scooters in the wee hours of the night.
Ald. Sigcho-Lopez survives Housing Committee ouster attempt after flag-burning controversy
An effort to remove Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as Housing Committee chair for appearing at a City Hall rally where an American flag was burned to protest U.S. support for Israel was snuffed out Monday after a private apology, a public forgiveness and a divided vote.
Chicago alderman proposes full City Council vote on ShotSpotter ward by ward
Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.
Chicago aldermen debate future of ShotSpotter in their wards
Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.
Alderman responds to flag burning backlash
25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez is responding to the backlash over his attendance at a protest where an American flag was burned.
Chicago mayor defends alderman after flag burning incident
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stood up for an alderman who is facing backlash over a flag burning incident outside of City Hall.