Chicago City Council grants landmark status to birthplace of house music 'The Warehouse'
The City Council has approved landmark status for a major part of Chicago's music history.
The City Council has approved landmark status for a major part of Chicago's music history.
Landmark status granted for birthplace of house music 'The Warehouse'
The City Council has approved landmark status for a major part of Chicago's music history.
The City Council has approved landmark status for a major part of Chicago's music history.
Closed Chicago school to be developed into apartments
The Chicago City Council has approved a proposal to redevelop a former elementary school into apartments.
The Chicago City Council has approved a proposal to redevelop a former elementary school into apartments.
Chicago groups call for raising minimum wage for tipped workers
Chicago activists are pushing to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Chicago activists are pushing to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Chicago groups call for raising minimum wage for tipped workers
Chicago activists and aldermen are pushing to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Chicago activists and aldermen are pushing to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Rep. Ford proposes 'Community Benefit Tax' on music festival tickets
Would you pay a few dollars more for a music festival ticket if it meant the host neighborhood would benefit? A West Side lawmaker is pushing for a ?Community Benefit Tax."
Would you pay a few dollars more for a music festival ticket if it meant the host neighborhood would benefit? A West Side lawmaker is pushing for a ?Community Benefit Tax."
Illinois lawmaker pushes for tax on ticket sales for festivals near neighborhoods impacted by noise, traffic
Would you pay a few dollars more for a music festival ticket if it meant the host neighborhood would benefit? A West Side lawmaker is pushing for a “Community Benefit Tax."
Would you pay a few dollars more for a music festival ticket if it meant the host neighborhood would benefit? A West Side lawmaker is pushing for a “Community Benefit Tax."
Chicago's federal consent decree on police reform falls short of expectations, city leaders say
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
Push in Illinois to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois and in the city of Chicago to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois and in the city of Chicago to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Tensions high as city approves $51M for migrants
The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.
The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.
Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant aid
The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.
The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.
Heated debate erupts after Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant resources
The council approved the $51M budget for migrant aid --- however, the decision did not come without contentious debate.
The council approved the $51M budget for migrant aid --- however, the decision did not come without contentious debate.
'Outdoor dining is here to stay': Chicago City Council approves long-term outdoor dining program
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that will establish a long-term version of the city's Expanded Outdoor Dining program.
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that will establish a long-term version of the city's Expanded Outdoor Dining program.
Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant housing
The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million to fund migrant resources at Wednesday's meeting. There was public comment ahead of the vote with many passionately urging against the funding while raising concerns for homeless and community initiatives.
The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million to fund migrant resources at Wednesday's meeting. There was public comment ahead of the vote with many passionately urging against the funding while raising concerns for homeless and community initiatives.
Tempers flare in City Council meeting about migrant housing in Chicago
Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.
Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.
Migrants at Wright College respite shelter hope to soon depend on themselves: ‘We want to work’
Emanuel Garzon and his family were among hundreds of asylum-seekers who sought shelter at a Chicago police station after arriving in the city this month.
Emanuel Garzon and his family were among hundreds of asylum-seekers who sought shelter at a Chicago police station after arriving in the city this month.
Chicago City Council to vote on whether to dole out $51M for migrant housing
Chicago City Council will vote today on whether to allocate $51 million in surplus money to house for migrants.
Chicago City Council will vote today on whether to allocate $51 million in surplus money to house for migrants.
City Council members fight over leadership roles at Johnson's first meeting
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
Chicago City Council members fight over leadership roles at first meeting
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday where member debates key leadership roles.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday where member debates key leadership roles.
Chicago mayor pushes for permanent outdoor dining
Outdoor dining for the season is in full swing, and now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing to make expanded dining permanent.
Outdoor dining for the season is in full swing, and now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing to make expanded dining permanent.