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Englewood resident Fannie Peeples gets a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from Friend Health nurse Syreetta Stinson at the Peace House of I Grow Chicago, March 26, 2021. I Grow Chicago teamed with Friend Health to provide 150 vaccines, coffee and doughnuts at the event.

Chicago travel advisory expanded to 14 states with surging COVID-19 cases; Lollapalooza is still on: Arwady

July 27, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.

The city of Chicago is on pace to hit the 200-case-per-day benchmark for potential new restrictions "within the next few days," but Lollapalooza remains scheduled to happen, top doctor Allison...

Janis Pass, center, and Carolyn Ruff march with others in front of Chicago police headquarters to protest in support of Anjanette Young on Dec. 27, 2020.

Chicago aldermen debate halts to no-knock search warrants and police gang database

July 27, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.

Backers of stricter Chicago police search warrant rules in light of the wrongful raid on Anjanette Young's home made their case Tuesday that more needs to be done to make...

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 President John Catanzara speaks July 25, 2021, at an event in Arrigo Park where people gathered to demand the city's removed Christopher Columbus statues be put back.

Tentative agreement struck over new Chicago police union contract — first in four years. Ballots being mailed to members.

July 27, 2021 at 9:58 a.m.

The Chicago Police Department's largest union announced it would mail ballots Monday to thousands of active and retired rank-and-file cops for a vote on a proposal that could eventually lead...

Attendees sit on the ground near the Perry's stage after the final act of the day at Lollapalooza 2015.

Lollapalooza lowers COVID-19 test standard despite rising cases; Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said she isn’t having ‘second thoughts’ about the festival

July 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she isn't having any "second thoughts" about allowing Lollapalooza to go forward, even as COVID-19 cases spike and the safety standard for admittance to unvaccinated guests...

Fans cheer as the Chicago White Sox take the field for a game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on June 4, 2021.

Sports betting at Chicago arenas, ballparks and planned casino could become legal under ordinance proposed Wednesday

July 22, 2021 at 4:06 p.m.

Sports betting would be allowed at Chicago's stadiums and at the casino that's set to be built here under an ordinance proposed Wednesday by two aldermen. The ordinance, if approved...

Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd, arrives for the City Council meeting on July 21, 2021.

Aldermen keep cherished ward-level power over business signs in compromise after blocking Lightfoot attempt to strip it

July 21, 2021 at 4:24 p.m.

Aldermen will retain much of their cherished power over awarding business signs and deciding how sidewalks get used in their wards, under a compromise with Mayor Lori Lightfoot approved by...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives a speech before the City Council votes on the civilian oversight panel at City Hall in Chicago, July 21, 2021. A civilian oversight structure for Chicago police was one of Mayor Lightfoot's goals early in her term.

Civilian oversight for Chicago police wins final approval after yearslong fight. Opponents say it will make cops’ jobs harder and hurt recruiting.

July 21, 2021 at 6:23 p.m.

Chicago's City Council approved a controversial civilian oversight panel Wednesday, giving the public more control over Chicago police following years of protests about law enforcement misconduct. The 36-13 vote capped...

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