Aldermen demand emergency hearing to address Chicago's deadly violence
An ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing back against a group of 20 aldermen who are demanding an emergency hearing on Chicago's rising tide of deadly violence.
An ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing back against a group of 20 aldermen who are demanding an emergency hearing on Chicago's rising tide of deadly violence.
Chicago aldermen push for hearing on surging violence
Twenty members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Tuesday, demanding a meeting with Police Supt. David Brown regarding the surge in violent crime in the city.
Twenty members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Tuesday, demanding a meeting with Police Supt. David Brown regarding the surge in violent crime in the city.
Chicago City Council votes to rename outer Lake Shore Drive
Chicago aldermen on Friday voted 33 to 15 to rename Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, who was the city's first permanent resident.
Chicago aldermen on Friday voted 33 to 15 to rename Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, who was the city's first permanent resident.
Chicago City Council approves Lake Shore Drive name change
Chicago aldermen on Friday voted to rename part of Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, who is regarded as the city's first permanent resident.
Chicago aldermen on Friday voted to rename part of Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, who is regarded as the city's first permanent resident.
Chicago aldermen send Lightfoot letter asking her to follow City Council rules after heated meeting
On Thursday, 22 members of the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot asking her to "honor and consistently follow" the body's rules of order.
On Thursday, 22 members of the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot asking her to "honor and consistently follow" the body's rules of order.
Chicago City Council meeting adjourns early after heated exchange
Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa talks about Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting, which ended abruptly after tensions flared surrounding the botched police raid of Anjanette Young.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa talks about Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting, which ended abruptly after tensions flared surrounding the botched police raid of Anjanette Young.
Chicago ordinance would prevent restaurants from automatically distributing 'single-use foodware'
You might notice something missing the next time you order take out in Chicago.
You might notice something missing the next time you order take out in Chicago.
Tensions flare: Lightfoot, alderwoman clash at Chicago City Council meeting
It was an ugly confrontation at City Hall Wednesday as an alderwoman says Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at her in an angry face-off.
It was an ugly confrontation at City Hall Wednesday as an alderwoman says Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at her in an angry face-off.
Chicago mayor and alderwoman clash, City Council meeting abruptly ends
Tensions became heated at the Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, which forced an early adjournment.
Tensions became heated at the Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, which forced an early adjournment.
Tensions flare: Lightfoot, Alderwoman Taylor clash at Chicago City Council meeting
Tensions became heated at the Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, which forced an early adjournment.
Tensions became heated at the Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, which forced an early adjournment.
City leaders to vote on renaming portion of Lake Shore Drive
The Chicago City Council will vote Wednesday on renaming Lake Shore Drive to Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, but some people are against it because it may lose attraction to tourists.
The Chicago City Council will vote Wednesday on renaming Lake Shore Drive to Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, but some people are against it because it may lose attraction to tourists.
Chicago City Council to vote Wednesday on renaming Lake Shore Drive
The City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance Wednesday to rename Lake Shore Drive in honor of Chicago's first non-native resident and founder, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.
The City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance Wednesday to rename Lake Shore Drive in honor of Chicago's first non-native resident and founder, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.
'Alderperson' proposal receives mixed reaction in City Council
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) talks about why he thinks the title of alderman should be changed to create a more inclusive environment in City Council and across Chicago.
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) talks about why he thinks the title of alderman should be changed to create a more inclusive environment in City Council and across Chicago.
City Council rejects renaming part of Lake Shore Drive after John Baptiste Point du Sable
On Wednesday, Chicago aldermen were debating a name change for Chicago’s most iconic roadway.
On Wednesday, Chicago aldermen were debating a name change for Chicago’s most iconic roadway.
City Council seeking to create licenses for tow truck drivers
Chicago aldermen are trying to make sure that drivers are not taken for a ride by tow truck drivers
Chicago aldermen are trying to make sure that drivers are not taken for a ride by tow truck drivers
Alderman proposes renaming Lake Shore Drive to honor Chicago’s founder
Lake Shore Drive is the city’s most iconic thoroughfare but one alderman thinks it's time for a name change.
Lake Shore Drive is the city’s most iconic thoroughfare but one alderman thinks it's time for a name change.
Alderman Ed Burke accused of making anti-Semitic remark on tape
Since Alderman Ed Burke's arrest two-and-a-half years ago, his lawyers have waged an expensive legal battle to prevent some of his conversations secretly recorded by the FBI from ever becoming public.
Since Alderman Ed Burke's arrest two-and-a-half years ago, his lawyers have waged an expensive legal battle to prevent some of his conversations secretly recorded by the FBI from ever becoming public.
Ex-City Hall inspector pleads guilty to wire fraud in case tied to Carrie Austin probe
A former City Hall inspector pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in a case connected to the investigation of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
A former City Hall inspector pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in a case connected to the investigation of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Political consultant charged with bribing Chicago alderman
Federal prosecutors have charged a political operative with bribing ex-alderman Danny Solis (25th) in exchange for a Chicago Public Schools contract and other benefits.
Federal prosecutors have charged a political operative with bribing ex-alderman Danny Solis (25th) in exchange for a Chicago Public Schools contract and other benefits.
Pastors, Lightfoot talk about Black woman's botched police raid
Pastors disturbed over how Chicago police treated a Black woman whose home was the target of a wrong raid spoke with the mayor Friday, demanding more information about the 2019 incident and the city’s efforts to keep a lid on bodycam video.
Pastors disturbed over how Chicago police treated a Black woman whose home was the target of a wrong raid spoke with the mayor Friday, demanding more information about the 2019 incident and the city’s efforts to keep a lid on bodycam video.