Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Chicago aldermen, community leaders offer $2.5M to reactivate ShotSpotter
A group of Chicago aldermen and community leaders offered to contribute $2.5 million to help cover some of the cost of the gunshot detection technology until the city can implement a permanent solution.
City Council accuses Mayor Johnson of 'unprecedented' instability in Chicago school board shake-up
Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to announce replacements for the entire seven-member Chicago Board of Education on Monday, but a majority of City Council members are saying “not so fast."
Chicago City Council looks to improve affordable housing waitlist
Chicago leaders hope a new ordinance will help solve the city's shortage of affordable housing.
'Beyond offensive': Chicago alderman criticized for social media post about Lebanon attacks
A Chicago alderman is under fire for a social media post he made regarding the recent deadly attacks in Lebanon.
Chicago City Council deals major blow to Mayor Johnson on ShotSpotter
The acrimony between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago City Council grows as he issues a rare veto on their vote to defy his wishes and keep ShotSpotter around.
Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter technology, mayor will veto
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to keep Shotspotter, the gunshot detection technology that alerts police to the sound of gunfire.
