Ward-level bans on video gambling blocked by Chicago City Council committee
Two ordinances banning the machines in six different wards were decisively defeated during a City Council License Committee meeting.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks ‘democracy zones’ outside polls to stop Trump interference
The mayor's plan says “No area within a Democracy Zone may be used for civil immigration enforcement activity."
As South Side Congressional race nears end, candidates attend town halls, self-defense class and funeral
Only three of the six 2nd Congressional District candidates attended the final town hall before the primary Saturday, with the most prominent, Jesse Jackson Jr., attending his father's funeral.
Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly
In the March 17 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, a crowded field differs sharply in political style and campaign strategy as they seek to replace U.S. Rep. Robin...
Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks redemption with Congress comeback following conviction: ‘I own my behavior’
Over a decade after finishing a stint in federal prison for a campaign finance scandal, Jesse Jackson Jr. says he has learned his lesson and wants that old seat back.
Chicago hotel tax backed by industry to boost tourism advances in City Council
The new "Tourism Improvement District” backed by hotel, labor and business groups would allow dozens of large Chicago hotels to impose a new 1.5% tax on overnight stays.
Video gambling machine legalization in Chicago clears hurdle, state says
The state of Illinois began accepting applications Thursday afternoon from Chicago restaurants and bars that hope to operate video gambling machines.
Chicago’s newest snowplow name ‘Abolish ICE,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson says
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Abolish ICE" as the winner of a citywide snow plow name contest. He had earlier given it a “full and complete” endorsement.
Cook County top prosecutor circulates policy outlining process for charging federal immigration agents
The Cook County state's attorney's office on Thursday released a protocol outlining the steps for filing charges against federal immigration agents, marking the first official policy from the office on...
Mother Cabrini statue to replace Columbus at Arrigo Park, city officials say
The Italian American nun opened 67 orphanages, schools, hospitals and missionary orders before her 1917 death in Chicago.