Chicago Ald. Harry Osterman will not seek reelection in 2023
Chicago Alderman Harry Osterman was first elected in 2011, and before that, he served as an Illinois state representative for 10 years.
Chicago Alderman Harry Osterman was first elected in 2011, and before that, he served as an Illinois state representative for 10 years.
Chicago Ald. Harry Osterman won't seek reelection in 2023
Ald. Harry Osterman of the 48th Ward will not be running for reelection in 2023.
Ald. Harry Osterman of the 48th Ward will not be running for reelection in 2023.
Chicago alderman looks to kill 5 a.m. bar licenses to curb violence
Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins says it?s late night bars that are attracting the most violence.
Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins says it?s late night bars that are attracting the most violence.
Judge sets Alderman Ed Burke racketeering trial for November 2023
The long-awaited federal racketeering trial of Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th) has been set for November 2023, giving the city?s longest-serving City Council member an opportunity to seek reelection while facing federal criminal charges ? again.
The long-awaited federal racketeering trial of Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th) has been set for November 2023, giving the city?s longest-serving City Council member an opportunity to seek reelection while facing federal criminal charges ? again.
Ald. Ed Burke’s racketeering trial set for November 2023 — giving Burke a chance to run again
The long-awaited federal racketeering trial of Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th) has been set for November 2023, giving the city’s longest-serving City Council member an opportunity to seek reelection while facing federal criminal charges — again.
The long-awaited federal racketeering trial of Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th) has been set for November 2023, giving the city’s longest-serving City Council member an opportunity to seek reelection while facing federal criminal charges — again.
Chicago aldermen call for changes after another South Side grocery store closes
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago residents complain of 'ghost' trains and buses never showing up
Members of the Chicago City Council are calling on the CTA to meet them at the table to discuss complaints from residents over "ghost" trains and buses.
Members of the Chicago City Council are calling on the CTA to meet them at the table to discuss complaints from residents over "ghost" trains and buses.
Chicago residents complain of 'ghost' trains, buses never showing up
"You'll be told that the bus or train will arrive in five minutes, 10 minutes, and then it just never arrives."
"You'll be told that the bus or train will arrive in five minutes, 10 minutes, and then it just never arrives."
Chicago alderman demand action after another grocery store closes on South Side
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago officials call for hearing on 'deteriorated' CTA service
Members of the Chicago City Council are calling on the CTA to meet them at the table to discuss complaints from residents over “ghost” trains and buses.
Members of the Chicago City Council are calling on the CTA to meet them at the table to discuss complaints from residents over “ghost” trains and buses.
Chicago alderman demand action after another grocery store closes on South Side
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago aldermen are demanding answers and action after another grocery store has closed on the South Side.
Chicago mayor uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.
Committee approves new cooling requirements on high-rise, senior buildings after Rogers Park deaths
With temperatures topping the 100-degree mark for the second straight week, a City Council committee moved Tuesday to impose new cooling requirements on residential high-rises and senior citizen buildings.
With temperatures topping the 100-degree mark for the second straight week, a City Council committee moved Tuesday to impose new cooling requirements on residential high-rises and senior citizen buildings.
Chicago proposal would raise speed limit for speed cameras
Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Chicago committee raises threshold for speed cameras
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Lightfoot taps Michael Scott Jr.’s sister to replace him as 24th Ward leader
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.
Pat Quinn launches term limit campaign for Chicago mayors
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on this issue.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on this issue.
Chicago City Council urged to create guaranteed income program for Black men
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .