Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago?s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago?s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee amid opposition
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Chicago City Council overwhelmingly OKs compromise ward map
The once-a-decade political power struggle triggered by the need to redraw Chicago’s ward boundaries to accommodate the U.S. Census is over — at least for the time being.
The once-a-decade political power struggle triggered by the need to redraw Chicago’s ward boundaries to accommodate the U.S. Census is over — at least for the time being.
Controversy surrounds new Chicago ward map
A deal has been struck on a new Chicago City Council ward map that will keep the decision from ending up in the hands of voters in the form of a June referendum.
A deal has been struck on a new Chicago City Council ward map that will keep the decision from ending up in the hands of voters in the form of a June referendum.
Controversy surrounds new Chicago ward map
The chairwoman of the City Council?s Rules Committee Monday night announced a deal on new boundaries for Chicago?s 50 wards.
The chairwoman of the City Council?s Rules Committee Monday night announced a deal on new boundaries for Chicago?s 50 wards.
Ald. Burnett assuages fears of Chicago casino causing spike in traffic
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) talks about Bally's casino coming to his ward and explains why he doesn't believe traffic congestion will become a major issue.
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) talks about Bally's casino coming to his ward and explains why he doesn't believe traffic congestion will become a major issue.
Chicago moving quickly on casino project
The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.
The Vice Chairman of the City Council's Casino Committee is calling for the casino project to move ahead quickly, despite fierce opposition from the neighborhood groups.
Edward Vrdolyak, ex-Chicago alderman guilty of tax evasion, released from prison
Former Chicago Ald. Edward Vrdolyak is once again out of prison, five months after he reported to a federal medical center in Minnesota, records show.
Former Chicago Ald. Edward Vrdolyak is once again out of prison, five months after he reported to a federal medical center in Minnesota, records show.
City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Chicago alderwoman weighs in on City Council's approval of gas, transit card giveaway
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's gas, transit card giveaway
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Critics hit Lightfoot for gas and transit card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
Chicago City Council committee approves Lightfoot's gas card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
Lightfoot's $12M gas and transit card giveaway narrowly approved by committee
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway in attempt to attain City Council approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.
Chicago alderman pushes for employers to include salary ranges in job postings
The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.
The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.
Chicago considers requiring job posts to include salary ranges
The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.
The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.
Should former Chicago Alderman Danny Solis get away scot-free?
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal bribery charge, and part of a deal with prosecutors may let him escape a conviction and preserve his city pension.
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal bribery charge, and part of a deal with prosecutors may let him escape a conviction and preserve his city pension.