Worst-case scenario: Chicago budget gap could reach $1.9 billion by 2026
Chicago’s budget shortfall could skyrocket to $1.9 billion by 2026 if the economy takes a nosedive — and even under the rosiest scenario, the gap between revenue and expenses would be $789 million by then.
Chicago committee OKs $25 million settlement to 2 men wrongfully convicted of 1993 murder of IIT hoops star
Two men who served a combined 34 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of the 1993 murder of a college basketball star will divide $25 million, thanks to a settlement advanced Monday by a City Council committee.
Stop ‘lawlessness’ outside migrant shelters by changing Welcoming City ordinance, City Council member says
Two years ago, then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot finally got around to honoring her campaign promise to prevent Chicago police officers from working with immigration agents by eliminating so-called “carve-outs” in the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.
Chicagoans rally for 'Bring Chicago Home' ordinance at City Hall
Activists will be rallying Thursday afternoon to highlight homelessness in Chicago.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
A move to increase the minimum wage for workers who make tips in Chicago could be make or break for local restaurants.
Chicago proposes increase in paid time off for workers
A proposed ordinance in the City Council would give workers in Chicago significantly more paid time off.
City Council members to propose 2-year timeline for eliminating 'sub-minimum' wage
With a progressive mayor who is a champion of the “One Fair Wage" campaign, it was never a matter of if, but when, Chicago eliminates the “sub-minimum wage" for tipped workers and how long restaurants would have to do it.
$4.98 million CPD settlement tied to traffic stops clears City Council committee
Chicago police officers have made over 2.5 million investigatory stops and pat-downs over the last decade, many done to enforce the city’s anti-gang and drug loitering ordinance.
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans calls for alderwoman's job over controversial tweet
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans is calling for the job of 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez over a tweet she posted last month.
Chicago could move forward on plans to transform motel into housing pilot program for the homeless
The Chicago City Council could move forward on plans to transform a budget motel into a housing pilot program for the homeless.
Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage Monday
This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that’s complemented by on-the-job tips.
Italian American community calls for resignation of Chicago alderwoman over alleged racist comments
The Italian American community is calling for the resignation of a Chicago alderwoman for what they're calling racist comments.
Most funding approved by City Council for migrant crisis to be spent on personnel
Most of the $51 million approved by the City Council during a recent tense meeting will go toward paying a national staffing firm that is providing around-the-clock personnel at the makeshift shelters where recently arrived asylum seekers are seeking refuge, according to a city official.
