New billion-dollar Chicago budget includes tax hikes
$12.8 billion: That is the size of the 2021 budget the Chicago City Council passed Tuesday, which will have residents paying more.
$12.8 billion: That is the size of the 2021 budget the Chicago City Council passed Tuesday, which will have residents paying more.
Chicago dealing with record budget shortfall – so what's next?
For city taxpayers, it could very likely mean paying more. For some city departments and agencies, it could mean layoffs.
For city taxpayers, it could very likely mean paying more. For some city departments and agencies, it could mean layoffs.
Chicago aldermen block ordinance granting Mayor Lightfoot emergency powers amid pandemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Chicago City Council signs off on new CPD superintendent
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the appointment of former Dallas Police Chief David Brown as the city’s new police superintendent.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the appointment of former Dallas Police Chief David Brown as the city’s new police superintendent.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets first reforms through City Council
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has begun implementing reform to Chicago's City Hall.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has begun implementing reform to Chicago's City Hall.
Aldermen at odds with Lori Lightfoot over extent of power executive order
It was a promise that helped Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot win by 47 percentage points in last month's election -- a promise to reduce the power that individual aldermen now have over city services in their own communities.
It was a promise that helped Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot win by 47 percentage points in last month's election -- a promise to reduce the power that individual aldermen now have over city services in their own communities.
Birds in danger: How one group is working to change Chicago's landscape
Chicago is officially the most dangerous city in America for birds.
Chicago is officially the most dangerous city in America for birds.
City council approves financing deals for Lincoln Yards, The 78
Despite traffic-halting protests, two controversial developments are getting the go-ahead in Chicago. The city council approved billions in financing for The 78 development, as well as the highly controversial Lincoln Yards.
Despite traffic-halting protests, two controversial developments are getting the go-ahead in Chicago. The city council approved billions in financing for The 78 development, as well as the highly controversial Lincoln Yards.
Chicago aldermen OK $2.4M in tax subsidies for developers
The Chicago City Council has approved $2.4 billion in tax subsidies for two major developments after the city's incoming mayor said she would drop her opposition.
The Chicago City Council has approved $2.4 billion in tax subsidies for two major developments after the city's incoming mayor said she would drop her opposition.
Proposed Lincoln Yards development gets zoning change boost
Chicago's City Council has approved zoning changes that will allow developer Sterling Bay to build a $6 billion mixed-use development along the Chicago River.
Chicago's City Council has approved zoning changes that will allow developer Sterling Bay to build a $6 billion mixed-use development along the Chicago River.
Charges against Ald. Burke prompt calls to prohibit city council members from having other jobs
16th Ward Ald. Toni Foulkes says she believes many Chicagoans would disagree with her ongoing defense of the city council. It's why she and others are responding to the federal attempted extortion charge against Ald. Ed Burke with a series of reform proposals.
16th Ward Ald. Toni Foulkes says she believes many Chicagoans would disagree with her ongoing defense of the city council. It's why she and others are responding to the federal attempted extortion charge against Ald. Ed Burke with a series of reform proposals.
Council approves $2.5M payout for 3-year-old Chicago girl traumatized by police
Chicago's City Council on Wednesday approved a $2.5 million settlement in an excessive-force lawsuit that accused police of traumatizing a 3-year-old girl by pointing a gun at her chest and striking her handcuffed mother.
Chicago's City Council on Wednesday approved a $2.5 million settlement in an excessive-force lawsuit that accused police of traumatizing a 3-year-old girl by pointing a gun at her chest and striking her handcuffed mother.