Mayor Johnson pulls support for progressive ally in key appointment
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is backing longtime West Side Alderman and Vice Mayor Walter Burnett to lead the city council’s influential zoning committee.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is backing longtime West Side Alderman and Vice Mayor Walter Burnett to lead the city council’s influential zoning committee.
Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. tapped to lead zoning committee
A major shakeup in Chicago's City Council -- Mayor Johnson dropped his plans to appoint a top progressive ally to a key position.
A major shakeup in Chicago's City Council -- Mayor Johnson dropped his plans to appoint a top progressive ally to a key position.
Chicago alderman reacts to nearly $1 billion budget gap: "We didn't do anything to prepare for it"
The City of Chicago is facing a nearly billion dollar budget deficit for fiscal year 2025. The mayor says everything is on the table to fill that hole such as raising property taxes, a hiring freeze and cuts to city services.
The City of Chicago is facing a nearly billion dollar budget deficit for fiscal year 2025. The mayor says everything is on the table to fill that hole such as raising property taxes, a hiring freeze and cuts to city services.
Some Chicago aldermen call for mayor's aide to be fired after controversial comments
Several Chicago aldermen are calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fire one of his top aides after a 2021 podcast interview resurfaced in which she allegedly referred to police as “f---ing pigs."
Several Chicago aldermen are calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fire one of his top aides after a 2021 podcast interview resurfaced in which she allegedly referred to police as “f---ing pigs."
Pritzker says state can only do so much to help Chicago's financial issues
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.
One of Chicago Mayor Johnson's top aides calls police 'f---ing pigs' in 2021 podcast
A top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson once referred to police as "f---ing pigs" and advocated for abolition of police departments in podcast comments that were unearthed by FOX 32 Chicago.
A top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson once referred to police as "f---ing pigs" and advocated for abolition of police departments in podcast comments that were unearthed by FOX 32 Chicago.
Chicago mayor orders citywide hiring freeze amid budget struggles
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.
Chicago alderperson sounds off on high-ranking cop charged with property damage
Some Chicago City Council members are calling for more accountability after two police officers were charged with slashing the tires of a private citizen's car.
Some Chicago City Council members are calling for more accountability after two police officers were charged with slashing the tires of a private citizen's car.
Chicago resident criticizes city spending on migrants: 'Are y'all lying to us?'
Tensions flared at a City Council meeting on Friday as residents and aldermen continued to clash over how the city allocates taxpayer money for migrant care.
Tensions flared at a City Council meeting on Friday as residents and aldermen continued to clash over how the city allocates taxpayer money for migrant care.
Chicago resident goes off on aldermen over migrant spending
At a City Council committee hearing on Friday, one Chicago resident didn't hold back when discussing paying for migrants.
At a City Council committee hearing on Friday, one Chicago resident didn't hold back when discussing paying for migrants.
Paris on Politics: Grant Park debate, Chicago's budget blues, crime on the CTA
In this week's edition of Paris on Politics, FOX 32's Paris Schutz takes a look at the debate over Grant Park, Chicago's $1 billion budget gap, and safety on public transportation.
In this week's edition of Paris on Politics, FOX 32's Paris Schutz takes a look at the debate over Grant Park, Chicago's $1 billion budget gap, and safety on public transportation.
Chicago dealing with a $982.4M budget deficit
Chicago City Council members are facing a difficult challenge this fall.
Chicago City Council members are facing a difficult challenge this fall.
Chicago council members clash on $1 billion budget gap
This year, the City Council approved an additional $70 million for migrants, on top of hundreds of millions already spent.
This year, the City Council approved an additional $70 million for migrants, on top of hundreds of millions already spent.
Chicago council members clash on $1 billion budget gap
Labor Day is over, and the glow from the Democratic National Convention has long faded. Now, Chicago City Council members are facing the reality of the city's $1 billion budget gap.
Labor Day is over, and the glow from the Democratic National Convention has long faded. Now, Chicago City Council members are facing the reality of the city's $1 billion budget gap.
Chicago City Council passes ordinance against 'hate littering'
The Chicago City Council has approved a new hate crime ordinance that makes “hate littering" a fineable offense.
The Chicago City Council has approved a new hate crime ordinance that makes “hate littering" a fineable offense.
Chicago passes ordinance against 'hate littering'
The Chicago City Council has approved a new hate crime ordinance that makes “hate littering" a fineable offense.
The Chicago City Council has approved a new hate crime ordinance that makes “hate littering" a fineable offense.
Chicago rideshare drivers push for living wage, safety ordinance
Gig workers gathered outside City Hall as the Chicago City Council met Wednesday morning. Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago said they are risking their lives and they hope the city will consider a living wage safety ordinance.
Gig workers gathered outside City Hall as the Chicago City Council met Wednesday morning. Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago said they are risking their lives and they hope the city will consider a living wage safety ordinance.
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.
The U Visa program is designed to help undocumented crime victims gain a path to citizenship.
Chicago committee addresses concerns over CPD's handling of U Visa requests
The Chicago Committee for Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a crucial hearing on Tuesday to address serious concerns about the Chicago Police Department's handling of U Visa requests.
The Chicago Committee for Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a crucial hearing on Tuesday to address serious concerns about the Chicago Police Department's handling of U Visa requests.
New revenue ideas and tax proposals on the table for Chicago City Council debate
City Council members are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss new tax and revenue ideas, following a survey of 16 possible proposals circulated by 6th Ward Chicago Alderman William Hall.
City Council members are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss new tax and revenue ideas, following a survey of 16 possible proposals circulated by 6th Ward Chicago Alderman William Hall.