Chicago City Council deals major blow to Mayor Johnson on ShotSpotter

The acrimony between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago City Council grows as he issues a rare veto on their vote to defy his wishes and keep ShotSpotter around.

Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter technology, mayor will veto

The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to keep Shotspotter, the gunshot detection technology that alerts police to the sound of gunfire.

Chicago City Council approves Burnett as zoning chair
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The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.

Who's ahead in the race for president? New polls show movement in Pennsylvania, Georgia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are working overtime to secure wins in the key battleground states. Here is a closer look at how the candidates are polling this week.

Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump

We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump. 

Debate over ShotSpotter contract takes center stage at Chicago City Council
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City Council members said 34 of the 50 alderpersons want to continue the ShotSpotter program, which alerts police to the sound of gunfire faster than a 911 call. The contract expires on Sunday.

Chicago City Council to decide the fate of ShotSpotter today
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The future of the ShotSpotter program in Chicago is in the hands of the City Council with a vote that is expected today.

Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'

Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.

Senate votes against Right to IVF Act for second time this year

The U.S. Senate voted against legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Durbin chairs first-ever anti-Palestinian hate crimes hearing
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The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, is holding its first-ever congressional hearing on anti-Palestinian hate crimes.

Jussie Smollett appeals conviction to Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett's appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday raised a legal question about double jeopardy.