Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago 2023 Budget Hearings continue
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago mayoral candidate and alderwoman lays out plan to combat crime
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Latest fundraising has Paul Vallas eager for campaign fight in Chicago mayoral race
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Lightfoot, lawmakers and activists gather to discuss how to get guns off Chicago's streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Chicago gun violence roundtable: Local leaders discuss getting guns off streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
New mural unveiled at West Side career center for people with disabilities
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
Lightfoot proposal may end natural gas hookups for new Chicago homes
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.
Lightfoot asks Chicago community to donate winter clothing to migrants from Texas
The city is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
The city is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
New mural unveiled at West Side career center
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
Lightfoot proposal may end natural gas hookups for new homes
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.
Lightfoot asks Chicago community to donate winter clothing to migrants from Texas
The city of Chicago is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
The city of Chicago is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants bused from Texas
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Chicago’s Black contractor numbers still too low, City Council’s Black Caucus says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration paid $763 million to prime contractors through July 31 of this year, but only 11% of that total — $82 million — went to companies owned by African-Americans.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration paid $763 million to prime contractors through July 31 of this year, but only 11% of that total — $82 million — went to companies owned by African-Americans.
Chicago's Howe Corporation — owned by women — celebrated by city leaders
The Chicago company touts itself as the global leader for flake ice and refrigeration equipment.
The Chicago company touts itself as the global leader for flake ice and refrigeration equipment.
Chicago's Howe Corporation ? owned by women ? celebrated by city leaders
A more than century-old female-owned Chicago manufacturer was celebrated Monday.
A more than century-old female-owned Chicago manufacturer was celebrated Monday.
Chicago opens new health and education center on Southwest Side
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a former furniture store is reopening as a community health and education center.
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a former furniture store is reopening as a community health and education center.
Chicago city clerk, treasurer defend 20.5% pay hikes
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.