Former Chicago Alderman Danny Solis pleads not guilty to federal bribery charge
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.
Ald. Raymond Lopez announces Chicago mayoral campaign: 'I'm in'
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced Wednesday he is giving up his City Council seat to enter the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced Wednesday he is giving up his City Council seat to enter the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
About 455 ghost guns recovered by Chicago police, aldermen urge lawmakers to make them illegal
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Chicago alderman introduces resolution to make ghost guns illegal
A Chicago alderman and several members of city council are urging the Illinois General Assembly to make ghost guns illegal.
A Chicago alderman and several members of city council are urging the Illinois General Assembly to make ghost guns illegal.
Violent crime has 'taken over' Chicago, alderman says
A Chicago alderman is issuing a stark warning on rampant crime, claiming "it is a lawless land right now" as the number of officers shot in the line of duty spiked 43% since last year.
A Chicago alderman is issuing a stark warning on rampant crime, claiming "it is a lawless land right now" as the number of officers shot in the line of duty spiked 43% since last year.
Lightfoot announces new program that will provide free gas, CTA cards to Chicago residents
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
Lightfoot chooses Deborah Witzburg as new city inspector general
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Chicago City Council expected to confirm Nicole Lee as 11th Ward alderman Monday
The battle over picking a new 11th Ward alderman may be over and Chicago may soon have its first Asian-American woman on the city council.
The battle over picking a new 11th Ward alderman may be over and Chicago may soon have its first Asian-American woman on the city council.
Chicago City Council expected to confirm Nicole Lee as 11th Ward alderman Monday
The battle over picking a new 11th Ward alderman may be over and Chicago may soon have its first Asian-American woman on the city council.
The battle over picking a new 11th Ward alderman may be over and Chicago may soon have its first Asian-American woman on the city council.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot names Nicole Lee new 11th Ward alderwoman
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Lightfoot nominates Nicole Lee, daughter of convicted Daley aide, as new 11th Ward alderman
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Chicago 'Demolition Surcharge Ordinance' up for City Council vote this week
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
Chicago 'Demolition Surcharge Ordinance' up for vote this week
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago?s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago?s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
Ex-Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz to serve 13 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative?s college tuition.
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative?s college tuition.
Former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz sentenced to 13 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative’s college tuition.
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative’s college tuition.
Roberto Caldero to plead guilty, says ‘at no time … would I be wearing a wire’
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
FOP's Catanzara threatens political retribution against union’s strongest City Council supporters
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
11 alderpersons call special meeting to pressure Lightfoot to revise COVID mandate for city employees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Lightfoot will not attend City Council's vaccine mandate meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.