Former Illinois governor calls Lightfoot's tentative agreement with ComEd a 'bum deal' for consumers
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Lightfoot asks City Council to approve 15-year franchise deal with ComEd
Twenty-nine days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot asked City Council members Monday to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with utility giant ComEd
Twenty-nine days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot asked City Council members Monday to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with utility giant ComEd
Chicago marks 'DePaul Day' on Wednesday
Wednesday was a special day for DePaul University, which celebrated 125 years of excellence and education.
Wednesday was a special day for DePaul University, which celebrated 125 years of excellence and education.
Chicago marks 'DePaul Day' on Wednesday
Wednesday was a special day for DePaul University, which celebrated 125 years of excellence and education.
Wednesday was a special day for DePaul University, which celebrated 125 years of excellence and education.
Lightfoot proposes CTA bus cameras, other video surveillance to nail motorists who block bus or bike lanes
Nearly 20 years after a CTA experiment with bus surveillance cameras failed miserably, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to try it again and then some.
Nearly 20 years after a CTA experiment with bus surveillance cameras failed miserably, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to try it again and then some.
Another accidental shooting raises doubts about alderman’s skills as firearm instructor
As a firearm instructor — like, say, Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) — you’re doing something wrong if you manage to shoot yourself, and then have someone in your class get shot a few months later, experts told the Chicago Sun-Times.
As a firearm instructor — like, say, Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) — you’re doing something wrong if you manage to shoot yourself, and then have someone in your class get shot a few months later, experts told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Ald. Derrick Curtis' daughter shot during his gun safety class just months after his own accidental shooting
Ald. Derrick Curtis? daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis? daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Curtis' daughter shot during gun safety class, months after his own accidental shooting
Ald. Derrick Curtis’ daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis’ daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
Lightfoot’s ‘No. 1 cheerleader’ in City Council re-thinking support over mayor's 'coldness'
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Chicago cracks down on violators of bike lane rules
The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.
The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.
Chicago cracks down on violators of bike lane rules
The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.
The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.
New Chicago casino gets final zoning approval
Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.
Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.
Chicago Healthy Homes call for proactive inspections
The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.
The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.
Chicago Healthy Homes call for proactive inspections
The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.
The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.
Bally's $1.7B River West Casino proposal won final zoning approval from City Council
The zoning plans approved by Chicago City Council Wednesday allows for a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater and a riverwalk. The Illinois Gaming Board still need to sign off.
The zoning plans approved by Chicago City Council Wednesday allows for a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater and a riverwalk. The Illinois Gaming Board still need to sign off.
Chicago City Council approves mass transit TIF to help bankroll Red Line South extension
Former Mayor Richard J. Daley talked about extending the Red Line South to 130th Street, today the City Council voted to make it happen.
Former Mayor Richard J. Daley talked about extending the Red Line South to 130th Street, today the City Council voted to make it happen.
Casino zoning clears Chicago City Council panel after minority hiring assurances
Zoning for a Bally’s casino in Chicago got the blessing Tuesday of a City Council committee as a key alderperson accepted the company’s promises to hire minorities.
Zoning for a Bally’s casino in Chicago got the blessing Tuesday of a City Council committee as a key alderperson accepted the company’s promises to hire minorities.
Candidates challenging Chicago Ald. Dowell could be knocked off ballot
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
Chicago City Council committee approves funds for Near South Side high school, Red Line extension
The Chicago City Council's finance committee is shelling out money.
The Chicago City Council's finance committee is shelling out money.
City Council committee approves funds for Near South Side high school, Red Line extension
The Chicago City Council's finance committee is shelling out money.
The Chicago City Council's finance committee is shelling out money.