Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
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Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.

City Council committee approves $70M in new funding for migrants
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Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.

Chicago mayor seeks $70M boost for migrant mission amid budget concerns

Despite millions of taxpayer dollars already invested in the City of Chicago's migrant mission for 2024, the mayor is now asking council members to approve even more.

Chicago City Council establishes DNC security footprint
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We are just a few short months away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. City Council has a security plan for the massive political event that's expected to bring tens of thousands to the city.

Scooters in Chicago could be made available after midnight
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A City Council committee is endorsing an ordinance that, if approved, would allow electric scooter riders to use them past midnight in Chicago. Kasey Chronis has the story.

Ald. Sigcho-Lopez survives Housing Committee ouster attempt after flag-burning controversy

An effort to remove Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as Housing Committee chair for appearing at a City Hall rally where an American flag was burned to protest U.S. support for Israel was snuffed out Monday after a private apology, a public forgiveness and a divided vote.

Chicago aldermen debate future of ShotSpotter in their wards
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Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.

Alderman responds to flag burning backlash
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25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez is responding to the backlash over his attendance at a protest where an American flag was burned.

Chicago mayor defends alderman after flag burning incident
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stood up for an alderman who is facing backlash over a flag burning incident outside of City Hall.

Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance
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A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone.

Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance

A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone.

Chicago City Council approves one of the largest settlements in city history

The Chicago City Council approved one of the largest payouts in city history after a teenage boy suffered a devastating brain injury in a crash resulting from a police chase.