Chicago committee addresses concerns over CPD's handling of U Visa requests
The U Visa program is designed to help undocumented crime victims gain a path to citizenship.
Chicago City Council to debate new revenue ideas, including more taxes
Should the city of Chicago institute a congestion tax? How about a cellphone tax?
Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison, fined $2M for corruption convictions
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Alderman sleeps outdoors to curb crime as St. Sabina Church launches anti-violence marches
Starting Friday night, one alderman on the South Side is sleeping outside in the neighborhood in an effort to put an end to some bad behavior on the block.
Chicago alderman proposes legislation to ban certain lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, mobility devices
New proposed legislation is looking to cut down on the fire risk by prohibiting certain batteries in electric bikes and powered mobility devices.
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke pushes for new trial
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.
