Ald. Austin steps down from oversight committee role amid federal charges
Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) resigned Tuesday as chairman of the Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity.
Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) resigned Tuesday as chairman of the Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity.
Former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to plead guilty to fraud charges: report
Former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz will reportedly plead guilty to federal fraud charges.
Former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz will reportedly plead guilty to federal fraud charges.
Chicago's new civilian oversight panel further hinders cops amid shooting surge, critics say
The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."
The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."
'Mega-development' for the South Side: City Council green-lights Michael Reese redevelopment
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Approval granted for project at site of Michael Reese Hospital campus
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
City Council approves civilian police oversight committee
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
Chicago City Council approves civilian police oversight ordinance
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
City Council panel endorses plan to build Boys & Girls Club on site of $95M police and fire academy
A new Boys & Girls Club in Chicago is one step closer to reality.
A new Boys & Girls Club in Chicago is one step closer to reality.
Chicago alderman demands Mayor Lightfoot fire top cop David Brown as violence surges
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
Surveillance video shows Chicago mass shooting in Englewood
New surveillance video shows a mass shooting unfold Thursday night on Chicago?s South Side. A one-month-old baby girl was shot in the head and critically injured. Six other people were also hurt.
New surveillance video shows a mass shooting unfold Thursday night on Chicago?s South Side. A one-month-old baby girl was shot in the head and critically injured. Six other people were also hurt.
Video shows Chicago mass shooting; top cop grilled over violent crime
New surveillance video shows a mass shooting unfold Thursday night on Chicago’s South Side. A one-month-old baby girl was shot in the head and critically injured.
New surveillance video shows a mass shooting unfold Thursday night on Chicago’s South Side. A one-month-old baby girl was shot in the head and critically injured.
Chicago's top cop questioned about out-of-control violence
On Friday, a special City Council meeting on violence was held. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown faced hours of tough questions about the bloodshed and the police department's plans to prevent violent crime.
On Friday, a special City Council meeting on violence was held. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown faced hours of tough questions about the bloodshed and the police department's plans to prevent violent crime.
Chicago aldermen demand hearing on city's public safety strategy
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says 99% of criticism she gets is because she's a Black woman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says 99% of criticism she receives is because she's a Black woman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago aldermen demand emergency hearing as violent crime surges
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
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.