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.
Chicago aldermen face preelection dilemma: Whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise
Chicago City Council members are facing a political dilemma that could impact their reelection chances: a Sept. 2 deadline to decide whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise that will boost their annual salaries to $142,772.
Chicago City Council members are facing a political dilemma that could impact their reelection chances: a Sept. 2 deadline to decide whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise that will boost their annual salaries to $142,772.
Chicago alderman fined for using city-issued email account to help Lightfoot
The Chicago alderman is one of a handful who have endorsed Mayor Lightfoot for re-election next year.
The Chicago alderman is one of a handful who have endorsed Mayor Lightfoot for re-election next year.
Chicago alderman fined for using city email to send campaign invitations
The Chicago alderman is one of a handful who have endorsed Mayor Lightfoot for re-election next year.
The Chicago alderman is one of a handful who have endorsed Mayor Lightfoot for re-election next year.
Ald. Sophia King announces run for Chicago mayor
Ald. Sophia King joins Good Day Chicago to lay out the pillars of her mayoral campaign and talk about what separates her from a crowded pool of candidates.
Ald. Sophia King joins Good Day Chicago to lay out the pillars of her mayoral campaign and talk about what separates her from a crowded pool of candidates.
Almost $1B in property taxes would be used in CTA funding plan for $3.6B Red Line extension
Chicago Transit Authority wants to help fund a long-stalled extension of the Red Line by creating a new tax increment financing district sure to face an uphill battle in the City Council.
Chicago Transit Authority wants to help fund a long-stalled extension of the Red Line by creating a new tax increment financing district sure to face an uphill battle in the City Council.
Chicago Alderwoman Michele Smith to retire next month
Ald. Michele Smith, who represents the 43rd Ward which includes the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Old Town neighborhoods, says her decision to retire is a personal one.
Ald. Michele Smith, who represents the 43rd Ward which includes the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Old Town neighborhoods, says her decision to retire is a personal one.
'It has been the honor of my life': Chicago Ald. Michele Smith announces retirement
A prominent Chicago alderwoman who spoke out against rising violence on the North Side announced Thursday she will be retiring next month.
A prominent Chicago alderwoman who spoke out against rising violence on the North Side announced Thursday she will be retiring next month.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Chicago City Council OKs lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras, towing vehicles used in drag racing
Wednesday was a busy day at city hall as the Chicago City Council met to vote on several high-profile ordinances impacting drivers. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers has the details.
Wednesday was a busy day at city hall as the Chicago City Council met to vote on several high-profile ordinances impacting drivers. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers has the details.
Chicago City Council OKs towing crackdown on vehicles used in drag racing, drifting
Daredevil drag racers and drifters who drive in circles and figure-eights around a crowd of spectators and get their kicks by posting video of their stunt driving on social media may soon be sealing their own fate.
Daredevil drag racers and drifters who drive in circles and figure-eights around a crowd of spectators and get their kicks by posting video of their stunt driving on social media may soon be sealing their own fate.
Ethics ordinance approved after being watered down to help mayoral allies
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago police officers could decline excessive overtime hours under proposed ordinance
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
Chicago aldermen announce crackdown on reckless street racing
Chicago aldermen unveiled their strategy for reducing reckless and illegal drag racing Tuesday morning after a series of dangerous gatherings across the city.
Chicago aldermen unveiled their strategy for reducing reckless and illegal drag racing Tuesday morning after a series of dangerous gatherings across the city.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises limit for speed cameras
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
Chicago aldermen move to crack down on drag racing
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises speed limit for speed cameras
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
Vehicles used for drag racing, drifting in Chicago could be subject to seizure under proposed ordinance
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago aldermen move to crackdown on drag racing, drifting
Chicago leaders are taking action against drag racers and drifters that have been causing chaos in the city after the sun goes down. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has the details on a proposed ordinance Chicago police may soon have in their arsenal to combat the epidemic.
Chicago leaders are taking action against drag racers and drifters that have been causing chaos in the city after the sun goes down. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has the details on a proposed ordinance Chicago police may soon have in their arsenal to combat the epidemic.
Chicago alderman pushes for earlier closing times for River North bars
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins says it's late night bars that are attracting the most violence.
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins says it's late night bars that are attracting the most violence.