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Reynaldo Guevara leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on June 8, 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

$261 million mass settlement for Guevara police misconduct, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes

October 1, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a staggering $260.8 million settlement to resolve 16 lawsuits alleging police misconduct by disgraced former Chicago Det. Reynaldo Guevara.

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets people before speaking at a City Club of Chicago event at Maggiano's Banquets on Sept. 30, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

At City Club, Mayor Brandon Johnson asks why rich put profits over ‘the lives of my neighbors’

September 30, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the city’s corporate class of ignoring Black and brown lives Wednesday in a wide-ranging speech to a crowd of business leaders.

Ed Hershey, from left, Patty García, moderator Anita Blanton, Chris Getty and Lupe Castillo participate in a candidate debate for the Illinois 4th Congressional District seat on Sept. 29, 2026, at FOX 32 television studio in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois 4th District race: Rivals hit Patty García over ballot moves in race to succeed Jesús ‘Chuy’ García

September 30, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

At the first opportunity, the three challengers went after Patty García for what they argued was an effort by her and her closest political allies, including the outgoing congressman, to...

Ald. Marty Quinn, 13th, speaks during the City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on Sept. 29, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago aldermen require bigger majority for city-issued debt in blow to mayoral power

September 29, 2026 at 5:36 p.m.

Chicago aldermen approved a plan Tuesday to require an even larger City Council majority for the city to borrow money.

Rachael Van Vechten pays for parking on her phone while her children, Henry and Charles, play with the parking meter box in Lincoln Square on Sept. 25, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago parking meters switching owners, aldermen point to improvements over 2008 deal

September 30, 2026 at 12:13 p.m.

The infamous parking meter lease that Chicagoans love to hate is switching hands, with a New York investment firm taking over after aldermen got them to improve the deal.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a press conference announcing the introduction of the Protecting Renters Ordinance at Daley Plaza on June 29, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago renters’ rights overhaul stalls again as sides seek compromise

September 29, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

The City Hall fight between Mayor Brandon Johnson and opponents has again stalled two ordinances aimed at overhauling Chicago renters’ rights.

Ald. Anthony Beale, 9th, speaks at the Chicago City Council meeting on Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Aldermen advance Chicago parking meter system sale

September 24, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Aldermen gave initial approval Thursday to the sale of Chicago’s infamously privatized parking meter system from one owner to another.

Attendees are reflected in a mirror as Donovan Harvey, director of housing for the mayor’s office, speaks about the Protecting Renters Ordinance at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Sept. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Dueling tenants’ rights proposals stall as City Hall heads toward negotiations

September 23, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

A pair of ordinances aimed at overhauling renters’ rights in Chicago were delayed Wednesday as Mayor Brandon Johnson and his opponents stood by their respective versions.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after the Chicago City Council meeting Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes Chicago data center moratorium: ‘We can’t wait’

September 23, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center moratorium ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the controversial developments from popping up in Chicago for one year.

Michael Sacks, center, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel attend the launching of the Greater Chatham Initiative on June 29, 2016. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks demands social media videos stop in legal letter

September 22, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Billionaire Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks sent a cease and desist letter to a company paying social media influencers for videos discussing his involvement in Chicago politics.

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