Chicago City Council independence vote called into question
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A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.

Chicago police searching for two groups of CTA Red Line robbery suspects

On Tuesday, two men threatened a CTA Red Line passenger with a knife and stole his stuff. On Friday, three women beat up a CTA Red Line passenger and stole their stuff.

Man wanted in connection with elevator attack outside CTA station

Chicago police are looking for a person wanted in connection with an aggravated battery outside a CTA station last week in the South Loop.

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reveals upcoming plans for after taking office

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.

10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge

In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.

Nicole Lee first Chinese American elected to City Council
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Ald. Nicole Lee has been elected as the first Chinese American in Chicago's City Council, and the first woman ever elected in the 11th Ward.