Judge overrules city denial of Southeast Side metal-shredder’s permit to operate
The owner of a Southeast Side car-shredding operation should have received a city permit to operate last year, an administrative judge ruled Thursday.
Johnson chooses former Daley buildings commissioner to serve as corporation counsel
Mary Richardson-Lowry is the teacher’s daughter who survived the gang-infested public schools of crime-ridden Compton, California to serve as Chicago building commissioner, then School Board President under former Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Daley brothers discuss new Chicago mayor, potential tax increases
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Heated debate erupts after Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant resources
The council approved the $51M budget for migrant aid --- however, the decision did not come without contentious debate.
'Outdoor dining is here to stay': Chicago City Council approves long-term outdoor dining program
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that will establish a long-term version of the city's Expanded Outdoor Dining program.
Tempers flare in City Council meeting about migrant housing in Chicago
Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.
Chicago sees record-breaking violence over Memorial Day weekend
Despite new city and police leadership, Chicago just experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend on record.
Man charged in fatal stabbing after woman’s body found in alley near Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home
A man has been charged with fatally stabbing a woman and leaving her body in an alley in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home.
Man, 64, charged in fatal stabbing near Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home
A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing a woman to death Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson's home.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson participates in Memorial Day events
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in Memorial Day events this weekend, talking about service and sacrifice.
Chicago police investigating homicide near Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home
A person was found dead early Saturday on the West Side, prompting a homicide investigation near Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home in the Austin neighborhood.
As Chicago gears up for Memorial Day weekend, Johnson unveils strategy to prevent violence
As the Memorial Day weekend inches closer, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago police are revealing their public safety plans.
Johnson unveils safety plan ahead of Chicago's Memorial Day weekend
FOX 32's Kasey Chronis with a look at how Chicago leaders hope to avoid a dangerous repeat of the past.
City Council members fight over leadership roles at Johnson's first meeting
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
Johnson introduces outdoor dining ordinance at first City Council meeting
Outdoor dining for the season is in full swing, and now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing to make expanded dining permanent.
Chicago mayor pushes for permanent outdoor dining
Outdoor dining for the season is in full swing, and now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing to make expanded dining permanent.
Chicago City Council debates key power positions
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first City Council meeting Wednesday. The first floor fight was over committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Some of the city aldermen got heated during the position negotiations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to lead first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Mayor Johnson reduces Lightfoot's security detail
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home.
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail dramatically reduced
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home, in an apparent attempt to get more Chicago police officers on the street.