Feds ask judge to sentence ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson to two years behind bars
Federal prosecutors say former Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson should go to prison for two years for cheating on his taxes and lying to federal regulators.
Federal prosecutors say former Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson should go to prison for two years for cheating on his taxes and lying to federal regulators.
Roderick Sawyer, son of former mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
Chicago alderwoman receives CHA decision letter 29 years later
You want to talk about red tape and bureaucracy? One Chicago alderman's story is 29-years in the making.
You want to talk about red tape and bureaucracy? One Chicago alderman's story is 29-years in the making.
Chicago alderwoman receives decision letter for public housing 29 years later
You want to talk about red tape and bureaucracy? One Chicago alderman's story is 29-years in the making.
You want to talk about red tape and bureaucracy? One Chicago alderman's story is 29-years in the making.
Chicago alderwoman receives decision letter for public housing 29 years later
Ald. Jeanette Taylor applied for a CHA housing voucher back in 1993. She didn't get it back then, but was stunned when she opened her mail recently and found a response nearly three decades later.
Ald. Jeanette Taylor applied for a CHA housing voucher back in 1993. She didn't get it back then, but was stunned when she opened her mail recently and found a response nearly three decades later.
Parking meter deal gets even worse for Chicago taxpayers, annual audit shows
Chicago's parking meter revenues are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. After dipping to $91.6 million in 2020, they climbed to $136.2 million last year.
Chicago's parking meter revenues are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. After dipping to $91.6 million in 2020, they climbed to $136.2 million last year.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew for minors to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Lightfoot ally Ald. Michael Scott Jr. abruptly resigns for job at Cinespace Studios
In a surprise move, Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th), Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s hand-picked Education Committee chairman, is resigning his City Council seat to join Cinespace Studios.
In a surprise move, Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th), Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s hand-picked Education Committee chairman, is resigning his City Council seat to join Cinespace Studios.
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. abruptly announces resignation
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) is resigning his City Council seat to accept a private sector job he would not disclose.
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) is resigning his City Council seat to accept a private sector job he would not disclose.
Chicago alderman calls expansion of juvenile curfew hours 'the mayor's latest stupid idea'
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Dozens of aldermen call special meeting for Wednesday on violent crime surge
Dozens of City Council members have called a special meeting for Wednesday to demand answers from Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown and other top mayoral aides on their plans to prevent the traditional summer surge of violence.
Dozens of City Council members have called a special meeting for Wednesday to demand answers from Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown and other top mayoral aides on their plans to prevent the traditional summer surge of violence.
Proposed Chicago casino gets approval from City Council special committee
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
Chicago committee approves casino at Medinah Temple
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
A Chicago casino is one step closer to reality.
City Council delays action on Lightfoot’s curfew crackdown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago Ald. Lopez says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
Chicago alderman says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
Chicago mayoral candidate and Alderman Raymond Lopez says he does not support a proposal by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that would change the citywide curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 pm.
Chicago mayoral candidate and Alderman Raymond Lopez says he does not support a proposal by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that would change the citywide curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 pm.
Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Lori Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.