Chicago City Council approves Alderman Burnett as chair of zoning board
The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.
The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.
Chicago City Council approves Burnett as zoning chair
The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.
The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.
Chicago City Council to decide the fate of ShotSpotter today
The future of the ShotSpotter program in Chicago is in the hands of the City Council with a vote that is expected today.
The future of the ShotSpotter program in Chicago is in the hands of the City Council with a vote that is expected today.
Johnson criticizes ShotSpotter as 'walkie-talkies on a pole'
Chicago's mayor is sounding off about a push by the City Council to save the controversial ShotSpotter program.
Chicago's mayor is sounding off about a push by the City Council to save the controversial ShotSpotter program.
Chicago’s longest-serving alderman Ed Burke prepares for prison following corruption conviction
Chicago's longest-serving alderman will be heading to prison within the next few days. Fox 32's Dane Placko has new information about where Ed Burke may be serving his two-year sentence.
Chicago's longest-serving alderman will be heading to prison within the next few days. Fox 32's Dane Placko has new information about where Ed Burke may be serving his two-year sentence.
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.