Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin’s lawyers say she’s ‘not medically fit’ for trial
Lawyers for indicted Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) told a judge Friday she is “not medically fit to stand trial” and that they will seek to have her prosecution put on hold.
Lawyers for indicted Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) told a judge Friday she is “not medically fit to stand trial” and that they will seek to have her prosecution put on hold.
Ald. Tom Tunney will not run for mayor
Tunney has been 44th ward alderman for 20 years and was the city’s first openly gay City Council member.
Tunney has been 44th ward alderman for 20 years and was the city’s first openly gay City Council member.
CTA president blames rash of problems at transit agency on Covid-19
The president of the CTA appeared before a Chicago City Council committee on Thursday where he blamed a rash of problems at the agency on Covid-19.
The president of the CTA appeared before a Chicago City Council committee on Thursday where he blamed a rash of problems at the agency on Covid-19.
Committee votes on ordinance to restrict police raids in Chicago following Anjanette Young settlement
Ignoring an emotional plea from social worker Anjanette Young, a City Council committee on Thursday shot down sweeping search warrant reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the botched raid on the wrong home that forced Young to stand naked before an all-male team of police officers.
Ignoring an emotional plea from social worker Anjanette Young, a City Council committee on Thursday shot down sweeping search warrant reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the botched raid on the wrong home that forced Young to stand naked before an all-male team of police officers.
Lightfoot gets billion-dollar budget approved by City Council
A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.
A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.
Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's $16.4 billion budget
A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.
A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cook County Chief Judge says 'cash bail doesn't work'
A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.
A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.
Chicago Alderman George Cardenas announces resignation
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Alderman George Cardenas announces resignation
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) announces resignation at the end of November
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) is the latest City Council member to announce he is leaving his post. The longtime aldermen said he will resign Nov. 30 to take on a new role with the Cook County Board of review.
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) is the latest City Council member to announce he is leaving his post. The longtime aldermen said he will resign Nov. 30 to take on a new role with the Cook County Board of review.
Lightfoot’s $16.4B budget clears one hurdle, but hits snag over reduced fines
A plan to cut in half the maximum fine for bike lane incursions and driving with covered license plates or tinted windows hit a roadblock Tuesday in a City Council concerned about violent crime and bike safety.
A plan to cut in half the maximum fine for bike lane incursions and driving with covered license plates or tinted windows hit a roadblock Tuesday in a City Council concerned about violent crime and bike safety.
Chicago alderman and former cop working to end police suicides
The treatments include two injections that have been used by US soldiers that were at risk of committing suicide.
The treatments include two injections that have been used by US soldiers that were at risk of committing suicide.
Chicago alderman working to end police suicides
The treatments include two injections that have been used by US soldiers that were at risk of committing suicide.
The treatments include two injections that have been used by US soldiers that were at risk of committing suicide.
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
“I reached out to your chief of staff. I reached out to you,” she said, adding that those calls were not returned. “And quite frankly, if you would spend more time attacking problems instead of people, we’d be much better off.”
“I reached out to your chief of staff. I reached out to you,” she said, adding that those calls were not returned. “And quite frankly, if you would spend more time attacking problems instead of people, we’d be much better off.”
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
Mayoral politics spilled over onto the City Council floor Wednesday after members resoundingly rejected incumbent Lori Lightfoot?s attempts to appoint retiring Ald. James Cappleman (46th) as Education Committee chair, replacing former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th).
Mayoral politics spilled over onto the City Council floor Wednesday after members resoundingly rejected incumbent Lori Lightfoot?s attempts to appoint retiring Ald. James Cappleman (46th) as Education Committee chair, replacing former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th).
Lori Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Chicago alderman pushing to force CTA president to testify on transit safety, service
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council — or risk losing city funding.
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council — or risk losing city funding.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago budget hearings continue; CDOT, library take the hot seat
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and department of transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and department of transportation taking the hot seat.
State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat as she aims for Lightfoot's job
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.