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.
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.
City Council looking at raising minimum wage for tipped Chicago restaurant workers
A City Council committee is considering moving forward with a resolution that would raise the minimum wage for Chicago restaurant workers who receive tips.
A City Council committee is considering moving forward with a resolution that would raise the minimum wage for Chicago restaurant workers who receive tips.
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.
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.
Activists will be rallying Thursday afternoon to highlight homelessness in Chicago.
Activists rally for 'Bring Chicago Home' ordinance
Activists will rally outside City Hall to highlight homelessness in Chicago. The City Council meets Thursday afternoon to discuss the Bring Chicago Home ordinance which would allocate fund to help the unhouse population in the city.
Activists will rally outside City Hall to highlight homelessness in Chicago. The City Council meets Thursday afternoon to discuss the Bring Chicago Home ordinance which would allocate fund to help the unhouse population in the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Italian American community is calling for the resignation of a Chicago alderwoman for what they're calling racist comments.
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.
The Italian American community is calling for the resignation of a Chicago alderwoman for what they're calling racist comments.
Outrage from Italian American community over Chicago alderwoman's tweet
There was outrage Wednesday night from the Italian American community over a Chicago alderman's tweet.
There was outrage Wednesday night from the Italian American community over a Chicago alderman's tweet.
Flannery Fired Up Finale: June 30, 2023
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Flannery Fired Up Finale: Congressman Chuy Garcia, Sheriff Tom Dart tackle money in politics and mental health
Congressman Chuy Garcia spoke with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery Friday night for the final edition of Flannery Fired Up.
Congressman Chuy Garcia spoke with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery Friday night for the final edition of Flannery Fired Up.
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.
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.
Flannery Fired Up: June 23, 2023
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Let's get fired up!
Divided City Council approves $1 million settlement in police shooting case
After a spirited debate, a divided City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $1 million to compensate the family of an armed, 26-year-old man shot and killed by police in 2019.
After a spirited debate, a divided City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $1 million to compensate the family of an armed, 26-year-old man shot and killed by police in 2019.