'Bring Chicago Home' secures spot on March ballot
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After passing in the City Council Tuesday, it will now be up to Chicago voters if high-end property sales should be taxed to help the city's homelessness issue.

‘Bring Chicago Home’ to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council

It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.

Raucous crowds flood Chicago City Council over sanctuary city issue
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Hundreds of demonstrators went to City Hall Tuesday to make their voices heard as aldermen debate holding a referendum over Chicago's sanctuary city status.

Ed Burke corruption trial: Jury selection underway in Chicago
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For decades, he ruled the Chicago City Council as its most powerful leader. But on Monday, former Alderman Ed Burke walked into a federal courthouse hoping to avoid going to prison for the rest of his life.

Concerns mount over Peoples Gas proposed $402M rate hike in Chicago

Pressure is mounting on Chicago City Council members as they face concerns from consumer advocates regarding a proposed rate hike by Peoples Gas, totaling $402 million.

Peoples Gas proposed $402M rate hike in Chicago, consumer advocates rally against
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Pressure is mounting on City Council members as they face concerns from consumer advocates regarding a proposed rate hike by Peoples Gas, totaling $402 million.

Chicago alderman calls on fellow Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign
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Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.