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.
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.
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 alderman faces backlash over rally appearance where US flag was burned
A Chicago alderman is facing backlash surrounding his appearance at a rally where a U.S. flag was burned.
Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance
A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone.