'90 shots, 6 shooters - not one person called the police': Chicago City Council debates ShotSpotter
There was a discussion underway in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday over the future of a much-debated technology.
There was a discussion underway in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday over the future of a much-debated technology.
City Council puts Shotspotter up for vote as Johnson works to phase it out
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep ShotSpotter despite mayor's plan to shut it down
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
CTA president urged to resign by Chicago City Council members
More than a dozen Chicago City Council members plan to back a resolution to remove the current CTA president.
More than a dozen Chicago City Council members plan to back a resolution to remove the current CTA president.
CTA president urged to resign by Chicago City Council members
More than a dozen Chicago City Council members plan to back a resolution to remove the current CTA president.
More than a dozen Chicago City Council members plan to back a resolution to remove the current CTA president.
Judge hearing case on protective order for former Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Attorneys representing the family of a 10-year-old girl who was killed during a police pursuit argued against a proposed protective order on Friday sought by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city's law department.
Attorneys representing the family of a 10-year-old girl who was killed during a police pursuit argued against a proposed protective order on Friday sought by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city's law department.
City Council committee tries again to silence anti-abortion protesters outside West Loop clinic
A City Council committee is moving to shield women from intimidation and abuse from protesters on their way into a West Loop abortion clinic.
A City Council committee is moving to shield women from intimidation and abuse from protesters on their way into a West Loop abortion clinic.
Chicago agrees to nearly $6M settlement in discrimination suit against Water Department
The city of Chicago has tentatively agreed to pay almost $6 million to settle a lawsuit against the Water Department. The suit alleged Black employees who said they endured years of racism and sexism.
The city of Chicago has tentatively agreed to pay almost $6 million to settle a lawsuit against the Water Department. The suit alleged Black employees who said they endured years of racism and sexism.
Chicago alderman claims ShotSpotter alerted police to fallen officer 5 minutes before 911 calls
One Chicago alderman is calling attention to ShotSpotter after an off-duty officer was fatally shot Sunday morning.
One Chicago alderman is calling attention to ShotSpotter after an off-duty officer was fatally shot Sunday morning.
Chicago City Council OKs $70 million in additional migrant funding
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
Chicago City Council passes 2 major spending plans, including $70M for migrant mission
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago City Council to debate additional $70M in migrant funding today
Chicago City Council is expected to discuss a proposal for $70 million more in migrant funding.
Chicago City Council is expected to discuss a proposal for $70 million more in migrant funding.
City Council committee approves $70M in new funding for migrants
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.
All migrants officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities, city officials confirm
All migrants have officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities that were serving as temporary shelters for new arrivals, city officials confirmed Monday.
All migrants have officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities that were serving as temporary shelters for new arrivals, city officials confirmed Monday.