Judge dismisses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s defamation lawsuit against opponent
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez sued 2023 candidate Aida Flores over her claim that he failed to recommend capital improvement projects in the ward.
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Pedro Martinez defends CPS work to aldermen in contentious hearing
Mayor Johnson refused to tell his nominees to attend, clearing the way for school CEO Martinez to make his case for solving CPS’s daunting financial challenges.
CPS, teachers union set sights on special property tax districts to plug schools’ budget hole with different visions
Both CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and CTU leadership called this week to use property tax dollars collected to spur economic development projects to help cover the district’s budget.
Mayor Johnson drops ShotSpotter veto plan, political brawl over police tool continues
Johnson promised to veto the ordinance aimed at continuing the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, but failed to make the move before a Wednesday morning deadline.
Hamas attack, Gaza war continue to divide City Council a year later
One year after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, that day and the Israeli invasion of Gaza that followed continue to be major points of contention in the Chicago City Council.
Aldermen, including several mayoral allies, blast Johnson over Chicago Board of Education resignations
In a public letter, the group demanded the mayor convene a hearing before any new appointments to the board are made.
Chicago police chase crash set to cost taxpayers another $1.7M in settlement
The settlement stems from a “willful and wanton pursuit” by Chicago police, city attorney Margaret Mendenhall Casey told aldermen.
Union targets aldermen over support for climate change-focused ordinance
A political mailer slams aldermen who support imposing stricter emissions standards, thereby all but banning natural gas lines in favor of electrical appliances in new construction.
Aldermen weigh lawsuit, push for replacement after ShotSpotter: ‘It’s life or death’
Aldermen who back the ShotSpotter technology showed keen interest Thursday in the mayor’s plan to add a replacement tool for first responders.
Mayor cites work ‘to transform this public school system’ when asked about wanting schools chief out
Mayor Johnson’s interview with the Tribune Wednesday was his first to focus on Martinez’s leadership since he privately called on Martinez to step down.