Chicago City Council to debate new revenue ideas, including more taxes
Should the city of Chicago institute a congestion tax? How about a cellphone tax?
Should the city of Chicago institute a congestion tax? How about a cellphone tax?
Chicago to debate new city taxes
Should the city of Chicago institute a congestion tax? How about a cellphone tax?
Should the city of Chicago institute a congestion tax? How about a cellphone tax?
Longtime Chicago alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison, fined $2M
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison, fined $2M for corruption convictions
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
What to expect from Ed Burke's sentencing
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke will be sentenced today in his federal corruption case. Burke was one the most powerful aldermen in City Council history, serving for more than 50 years. Burke maintains his innocence after being found guilty on 13 counts.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke will be sentenced today in his federal corruption case. Burke was one the most powerful aldermen in City Council history, serving for more than 50 years. Burke maintains his innocence after being found guilty on 13 counts.
Convicted former Ald. Ed Burke to learn sentence in corruption case
Longtime former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke will learn his fate in court after being convicted on thirteen counts of corruption last December.
Longtime former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke will learn his fate in court after being convicted on thirteen counts of corruption last December.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke to be sentenced today
Long-time Chicago Alderman Ed Burke will be back in court for sentencing Monday. The former city council member was found guilty on several counts of racketeering, corruption, attempted extortion and more. Former Alderman Dick Simpson said he's likely to get up to 10 years in prison.
Long-time Chicago Alderman Ed Burke will be back in court for sentencing Monday. The former city council member was found guilty on several counts of racketeering, corruption, attempted extortion and more. Former Alderman Dick Simpson said he's likely to get up to 10 years in prison.
Alderman sleeps outdoors to curb crime as St. Sabina Church launches anti-violence marches
Starting Friday night, one alderman on the South Side is sleeping outside in the neighborhood in an effort to put an end to some bad behavior on the block.
Starting Friday night, one alderman on the South Side is sleeping outside in the neighborhood in an effort to put an end to some bad behavior on the block.
Chicago mayor says proposed teen curfew would be too confusing to enforce
Mayor Brandon Johnson is criticizing a new proposal to impose an 8 p.m. curfew on unaccompanied minors downtown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is criticizing a new proposal to impose an 8 p.m. curfew on unaccompanied minors downtown.
Chicago mayor responds to proposed curfew to deter teen chaos
Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins said the curfew ordinance is in response to the married couple that was assaulted in Streetervillle last week.
Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins said the curfew ordinance is in response to the married couple that was assaulted in Streetervillle last week.
Chicago alderman proposes legislation to ban certain lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, mobility devices
New proposed legislation is looking to cut down on the fire risk by prohibiting certain batteries in electric bikes and powered mobility devices.
New proposed legislation is looking to cut down on the fire risk by prohibiting certain batteries in electric bikes and powered mobility devices.
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke pushes for new trial
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.
Convicted former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke pushes for new trial
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.
Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.
Chicago aldermen criticize CPS budget cuts to top-performing schools
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Some Chicago City Council members are voicing concerns that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is disproportionately making budget cuts to top-performing schools in favor of increasing funds for under-enrolled neighborhood schools.
Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.
Council members show support of ShotSpotter despite Chicago mayor's stance
A big loss in City Council for Mayor Brandon Johnson after members have gone against him when it comes to the controversial ShotSpotter.
A big loss in City Council for Mayor Brandon Johnson after members have gone against him when it comes to the controversial ShotSpotter.
Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson
In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.
In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.
Chicago alderman pushes for noise-sensitive zone
Chicago Alderman Bill Conway is making his second attempt in six months to get the City Council to establish a quiet zone around an abortion clinic on Washington Boulevard.
Chicago Alderman Bill Conway is making his second attempt in six months to get the City Council to establish a quiet zone around an abortion clinic on Washington Boulevard.