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Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won't seek re-election next year, sources say.

Gutierrez won’t run for re-election, sources say, as Garcia preps bid to succeed him in Congress

May 15, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won't seek re-election next year, sources said Monday night, setting off a domino effect in Chicago Latino politics. Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia...

The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2018 budget by a 47-3 vote on Nov. 21, 2017.

Emanuel’s 2018 budget approved; cost of phone fees and ride-share trips to rise

May 15, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2018 budget was approved overwhelmingly by the Chicago City Council on Tuesday, setting the stage for tax and fee hikes next year on telephone service, ride-share trips...

Willie Wilson, left, introduces Bob Fioretti, former 2nd Ward Alderman who announced candidacy for Cook County Board President at Lansing Municipal Airport on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Bob Fioretti's wife Nicki is in center. Wilson, who collected 10 percent in the February 2015 mayoral election, said he's considering another run.

Emanuel’s 2019 mayoral foes: LaRaviere in, ‘Chuy’ close, McCarthy warmer

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

In many major cities, unrelenting gun violence, a troubled police department and record tax increases would be enough to have powerhouse candidates lining up to run for mayor. Not in...

Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, speaks at a City Council meeting Oct. 11, 2017.

City officials rip Burke idea to fine pedestrians using cellphones in intersections

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

A pair of key Chicago aldermen want to fine pedestrians up to $500 if they’re caught texting or using a cellphone while walking through an intersection, an idea that quickly...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during a news conference at the Hilton Chicago on Oct. 5, 2017.

Emanuel’s ethics board walks back $2,500 fines against 3 who illegally lobbied him

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s handpicked Board of Ethics announced Thursday that it has vacated $2,500 fines it issued against two of the mayor’s friends and an alderman’s husband after the panel...

Illinois, Chicago letter to Amazon: $2 billion in tax breaks, maybe more

May 31, 2019 at 4:07 p.m.

Billing Illinois and Chicago as an "extraordinary opportunity for Amazon" to locate its second headquarters, state and city political leaders entered the nationwide competition to land the online retail giant's...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at the Sullivan Center in downtown Chicago on Oct. 17, 2017.

Emanuel budget raises taxes for 6th time in 7 years

May 15, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday revealed his seventh budget, and for the sixth time, he is raising taxes and fees, moves he said are needed to keep stabilizing the city's...

Emanuel’s podcast loosens up tightly scripted mayor

May 15, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

A few weeks ago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down at an expansive, polished conference table across from 72-year-old Claude Lamb, who a few months earlier had been homeless with just...

A happy finisher of the 40th bank of America Chicago Marathon. Thousands of runners start the 40th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon onOct. 8, 2017 in Chicago.

Fans cheer on marathon runners on picture-perfect race day

June 2, 2018 at 1:22 a.m.

Just before hitting the starting line Sunday morning for the 40th Bank of America Chicago Marathon, David Wolf made a couple of key, final preparations: He adjusted his bleach blonde...

Civilian Office of Police Accountability chief administrator Sharon Fairley is shown at the COPA office on Chicago Avenue in Chicago on Sept. 7, 2017.

Emanuel’s police oversight chief to run for attorney general, leaving leadership gap at new agency

May 15, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

The head of Chicago's new police oversight agency has told Mayor Rahm Emanuel she intends to resign to run for Illinois attorney general, a move that would leave the organization...

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