Chicago City Council approves one of the largest settlements in city history
The Chicago City Council approved one of the largest payouts in city history after a teenage boy suffered a devastating brain injury in a crash resulting from a police chase.
Chicago mayor hints at possible replacement for ShotSpotter after contract expires
After Wednesday's City Council meeting, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hinted that he has a replacement in mind for ShotSpotter once its contract expires.
Ordinance that restricts dollar stores approved by Chicago City Council
The City Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of an ordinance that focuses on poorly-maintained Dollar Stores.
Chicago considers raising retirement age for police, firefighters
The mandatory retirement age for police and firefighters in Chicago may undergo a change.
Pritzker criticizes Chicago City Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution: 'I was disappointed'
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed concern that the resolution does not hold Hamas accountable for their actions.
Chicago City Council again delays vote for police misconduct hearings
The Chicago City Council delayed a vote for a second time on rejecting an arbitration ruling that keeps police misconduct hearings behind closed doors.
Chicago passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, sparking concerns of increased anti-Semitism
Just hours after a divided Chicago City Council passed a symbolic ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas, there was growing concern that the political action could lead to an upswing in anti-Semitism.
CPS students stage walkout in support of Palestine
Chicago Public School students surrounded City Hall during a walkout in support of Palestine on Tuesday.
Chicago dollar store crackdown: City Council vote delayed as sponsor rejects business-backed compromise
Far Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) on Monday called off a showdown vote on his proposal to tighten regulations on Chicago’s 150 dollar stores after rejecting a proposed compromise floated by three prominent business groups.
