Chicago?s Department of Water Management to pay $950K settlement
The City Council?s Finance Committee authorized a $950,000 settlement to Dilan Abreu, a 40-year veteran bricklayer who claims he was harassed, abused and retaliated against by the former alderman?s son because of an ?unrestricted culture of overtly racist behavior and attitudes? tolerated by the city.
The City Council?s Finance Committee authorized a $950,000 settlement to Dilan Abreu, a 40-year veteran bricklayer who claims he was harassed, abused and retaliated against by the former alderman?s son because of an ?unrestricted culture of overtly racist behavior and attitudes? tolerated by the city.
Hostile work environment in Chicago’s Department of Water Management triggers $950K settlement
Five years ago, a shake-up triggered by racist, sexist and homophobic emails swept out Water Management Commissioner Barrett Murphy and top deputies William Bresnahan and Paul Hansen, son of former Ald. Bernard Hansen (44th).
Five years ago, a shake-up triggered by racist, sexist and homophobic emails swept out Water Management Commissioner Barrett Murphy and top deputies William Bresnahan and Paul Hansen, son of former Ald. Bernard Hansen (44th).
Chicago group fired up over new Chicago Fire training facility
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the Abla Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned.
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the Abla Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned.
Private booters could soon be allowed to kick operations into gear across Chicago
Private booters roaming free in more than half of Chicago’s 50 wards could soon get the go-ahead to take their controversial, car-disabling operations citywide.
Private booters roaming free in more than half of Chicago’s 50 wards could soon get the go-ahead to take their controversial, car-disabling operations citywide.
Chicago alderman decries city's intense crime wave: 'Why bother calling police'
A liberal Chicago alderman decried the Windy City's crime wave on Monday night – and even questioned the usefulness of calling police.
A liberal Chicago alderman decried the Windy City's crime wave on Monday night – and even questioned the usefulness of calling police.
Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over pursuing re-election
Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th) will serve the remainder of his term and call it a career ? after 20 years as alderman and 44 years in city government ? when the new council is sworn in next May.
Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th) will serve the remainder of his term and call it a career ? after 20 years as alderman and 44 years in city government ? when the new council is sworn in next May.
Ald. Reboyras becomes latest City Council member to announce retirement
Another week, another member of the Chicago City Council who’s "tired of this" and not running for reelection.
Another week, another member of the Chicago City Council who’s "tired of this" and not running for reelection.
Howard Brookins Jr. becomes latest alderman to join City Council exodus
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., (21st) announced Wednesday he plans to retire from the City Council at the end of his term.
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., (21st) announced Wednesday he plans to retire from the City Council at the end of his term.
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. announces retirement from City Council
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., (21st) announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to Chicago City Council at the end of his term.
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., (21st) announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to Chicago City Council at the end of his term.
Chicago Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza will not seek another term
Another Chicago alderperson is leaving City Hall.
Another Chicago alderperson is leaving City Hall.
Chicago Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza will not seek another term
Another Chicago alderperson is leaving City Hall.
Another Chicago alderperson is leaving City Hall.
Chicago alderman calls on Lightfoot to apologize for comments about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
Son of former Chicago mayor demands Lightfoot apologize for comments made about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
'Reckless and irresponsible': Chicago alderman claps back at Lightfoot's comments
The son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer is asking Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments she made about his now deceased father.
The son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer is asking Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments she made about his now deceased father.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a key ally claimed Tuesday that the city's Black neighborhoods are portrayed as more troubled and violent than they really are.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a key ally claimed Tuesday that the city's Black neighborhoods are portrayed as more troubled and violent than they really are.
Lake View residents react after Ald. Tunney announces he will not seek re-election
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
Chicago Alderman Tunney announces resignation, voters react
After two decades in the Chicago City Council, Alderman Tom Tunney is joining an exodus that includes at least three of his colleagues who are running for mayor, including one whose a longtime friend and neighbor of Michelle and Barack Obama.
After two decades in the Chicago City Council, Alderman Tom Tunney is joining an exodus that includes at least three of his colleagues who are running for mayor, including one whose a longtime friend and neighbor of Michelle and Barack Obama.
Ald. Tom Tunney joins City Council exodus
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), the powerful chairman of the City Council?s Zoning Committee and a key member of Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s leadership team, is retiring.
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), the powerful chairman of the City Council?s Zoning Committee and a key member of Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s leadership team, is retiring.
Longtime Ald. Tom Tunney announces retirement from City Council
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) announced he will be retiring from his position on the Chicago City Council at the end of his term next May.
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) announced he will be retiring from his position on the Chicago City Council at the end of his term next May.