Chicago ‘granny flat,’ coach house legalization stalled in City Council by opponents
Supporters had frantically pushed to tweak the ordinance Wednesday afternoon and believed they had struck a deal to win over critics, but it was not enough.
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Effort to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of ‘teen takeover’ curfew fails
Twenty-eight aldermen voted to adopt the curfew, short of the 34 needed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago ‘granny flats,’ coach houses one step closer to citywide legalization with vote
The Zoning Committee voted to advance the additional dwelling unit ordinance, teeing up a Wednesday vote by the full City Council, where opponents could delay it.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, inspector general reach compromise on ethics reform
Chicago aldermen advanced an ordinance Monday that restricts when the city's Law Department can attend investigative interviews.
Push to weaken Mayor Brandon Johnson’s power to issue debt narrowly fails
The measure would have sharply weakened the control of Mayor Brandon Johnson and future mayors over debt issuances, making it harder to raise money for infrastructure spending.
Broadway upzoning vote delayed; alderman says more notice needed amid pushback
A Zoning Committee vote on the plan that advocates say will add density and affordability had been scheduled for Tuesday, teeing it up for final passage next week.
Chicago police misconduct costs keep soaring with proposed $35.2 million in deals
The City Council and Mayor Brandon Johnson have already approved a record $206 million in such deals this year, an amount that towers over year-end totals from the past.
Ald. Walter Burnett to leave City Council, wants son to succeed and eyes CHA top spot
Ald. Walter Burnett confirmed his exit Wednesday as speculation mounts over Mayor Brandon Johnson tapping him to lead the Chicago Housing Authority.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes ‘granny flat’ ordinance forward
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to revive his bid to clear the way for garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions and coach houses.
Mayor Brandon Johnson open to future Chicago NASCAR race, suggests date change
Mayor Brandon Johnson is open to NASCAR returning to Chicago, but hinted Tuesday the city may need a better deal before stock car drivers again race through its streets.