Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Johnson honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago mayor honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago remembers fallen service members on Memorial Day
Mayor Johnson spoke during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park this morning. The mayor said the legacy left behind by our US servicemembers should not ever be forgotten.
Mayor Johnson spoke during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park this morning. The mayor said the legacy left behind by our US servicemembers should not ever be forgotten.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade, Wreath Laying Ceremony honors fallen heroes
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Rev. Ira Acree declines Chicago mayor's RTA board nomination
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Chicago officials unveil comprehensive safety plan for summer as Memorial Day Weekend begins
City of Chicago leaders came together Friday afternoon to detail their safety plan for summer as Memorial Day Weekend begins.
City of Chicago leaders came together Friday afternoon to detail their safety plan for summer as Memorial Day Weekend begins.
Rev. Ira Acree declines Chicago mayor's RTA board nomination
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Council members show support of ShotSpotter despite Chicago mayor's stance
A big loss in City Council for Mayor Brandon Johnson after members have gone against him when it comes to the controversial ShotSpotter.
A big loss in City Council for Mayor Brandon Johnson after members have gone against him when it comes to the controversial ShotSpotter.
Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson
In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.
In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.
'90 shots, 6 shooters - not one person called the police': Chicago City Council debates ShotSpotter
There was a discussion underway in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday over the future of a much-debated technology.
There was a discussion underway in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday over the future of a much-debated technology.
City Council puts Shotspotter up for vote as Johnson works to phase it out
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep ShotSpotter despite mayor's plan to shut it down
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson shows support for ShotSpotter
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared in a video this week supporting ShotSpotter, a technology designed to identify the location of gunfire incidents.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared in a video this week supporting ShotSpotter, a technology designed to identify the location of gunfire incidents.