Memorial Day and summer will test city’s momentum on crime rates
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, historically marks the beginning of an annual spike in crime that Chicago has done its best to shake for decades.
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Jewish groups in Chicago say local leaders must ‘stop tolerating hate’ after Washington fatal shootings
Midwest head of Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic rhetoric “is a major problem here in Chicago," following fatal shootings allegedly by Chicago man.
Teen ‘snap curfew’ ordinance stalls in City Council; Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position unclear
The ordinance faced a scheduled vote Wednesday, but Alds. Jason Ervin and Andre Vasquez used a procedural maneuver to delay its consideration.
Zoning Committee defers action on massive River West apartment complex, as labor unions press developer for an agreement
The deferral sets up a possible up-or-down vote by the full City Council on June 20 for Vancouver-based Onni Group, which wants to build several skyscrapers up to 650 feet...
Teen ‘snap curfew’ plan advances as sponsor gives more power to police
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins introduced a teen curfew ordinance that places the power to declare “snap curfews” solely in the hands of Chicago’s police superintendent.
Chicago set to add ticket agents to settle parking meter lawsuit
A city attorney Monday said 10 new full-time agents will be coming to Chicago streets as part of the deal to end a lawsuit against the city by Chicago Parking...
Justice Department investigating Mayor Brandon Johnson for alleged racially motivated hiring
Mayor Brandon Johnson received a letter from an assistant attorney general saying there is "reasonable cause" to believe he “made hiring decisions solely on the basis of race."
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team defended failed property tax hike plan to investors
Chicago CFO Jill Jaworski said the administration wants to discuss more sustainable revenue streams and will join aldermen to discuss “the most feasible and appropriate” ideas.
Aldermen to consider $62 million in settlements for latest Chicago police misconduct lawsuits
The settlements would take the city far beyond the already exhausted $82.5 million Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council budgeted for police misconduct-related deals this year.
Parking meter company could get $15.5 million more from Chicago in settlement
City attorneys are recommending aldermen approve a deal to settle for $15.5 million three long-standing disputes with the company that owns the meters, Chicago Parking Meters LLC.