$8.75M settlement to children of man shot to death during domestic violence call gets approval
The $8.75 million award to the adult son and minor child of Michael Craig was the largest of three settlements approved Monday by the City Council’s Finance Committee for a total of $11.26 million.
Federal prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke
Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. It took two weeks to lay out the case against him.
Chicago looks to implement stricter rules for migrant bus operators
As five buses filled with migrants were expected to arrive in Chicago on Friday, the city is looking to implement a new penalty system targeting private bus operators.
City Council committee OKs police union contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline
A City Council committee on Thursday delivered a symbolic but temporary message underscoring its commitment to police reform and accountability.
Chicago's new paid leave policy faces delay despite City Council approval
It appears Chicago's new paid leave policy may be delayed until next summer.
Chicago police face potential pay hikes that raise city budget concerns
A City Council committee is scheduled to convene next week to consider significant pay raises for Chicago police.
Chicago wrongly limited affordable housing with aldermanic prerogative, HUD says
The city of Chicago wrongly limited affordable housing by allowing City Council members to reject developments in their wards through the use of their aldermanic prerogative, federal investigators say.
Ed Burke corruption trial: Jury sees FBI recordings
In the corruption trial against disgraced former Chicago city councilman Ed Burke, for the first time Tuesday the jury heard five audio recordings and saw three videos captured secretly.
Chicago Ald. Ed Burke's racketeering trial reveals alleged Burger King shakedown scheme
During the racketeering trial of former Alderman Ed Burke on Tuesday, jurors were told details of an alleged shakedown involving Burke and a Burger King on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke's corruption trial begins after jury selected
The historic corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke has commenced after a four-day questioning period and a COVID-related delay.
Chicago's budget: Community group says future budgets should eliminate ShotSpotter, which costs millions
Progressive groups are celebrating some victories in Chicago's 2024 budget, highlighting their accomplishments and outlining their desires for upcoming budgets.
Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters
The nearly $17 billion budget includes no property tax increases, raises spending for police and earmarks $150 million for asylum seekers, who Johnson said will now be limited to 60-day stays inside Chicago shelters.