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A statue of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian-born trader credited as the founder of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River in 2009.

DuSable LSD supporters back Friday council vote on ‘DuSable Lake Shore Drive’ compromise

June 24, 2021 at 6:19 p.m.

A compromise to christen Lake Shore Drive "DuSable Lake Shore Drive" for Chicago's Black founder would be acceptable to supporters of honoring him, as long as aldermen vote on the...

A pedestrian crosses the Lincoln Park Passerelle over Lake Shore Drive on May 26, 2021, in Chicago.

No vote on renaming Lake Shore Drive for DuSable as City Council adjourns amid fight over Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new Law Department nominee

June 23, 2021 at 6:22 p.m.

Aldermen on Wednesday temporarily derailed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's appointment of a new top city lawyer over the Law Department's treatment of Anjanette Young in her lawsuit over an infamous botched...

Vehicles on Lake Shore Drive near North Avenue Beach on May 26, 2021, in Chicago.

Possible deal to rename Chicago’s LSD ‘DuSable Lake Shore Drive’ in the works

June 22, 2021 at 5:59 p.m.

A possible late City Council compromise would name Chicago's iconic lakefront roadway for the city's Black founder, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, but keep the beloved "Lake Shore Drive" moniker as...

Chicago paramedics in line for $1.83 million sexual harassment settlement

June 21, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.

Five Chicago Fire Department paramedics are in line to share a $1.83 million settlement in their lawsuit alleging they were sexually harassed at the department and officials ignored their complaints...

Northwest Side Ald. Nick Sposato talks before a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall in November 2019.

Move to civilian oversight of Chicago police stalls, with competing proposals from Lightfoot and grassroots groups both pulled before a committee vote

June 18, 2021 at 3:20 p.m.

Chicago's slow walk toward civilian oversight of the Police Department stalled Friday in an extraordinary City Council committee meeting that saw Mayor Lori Lightfoot withdraw her plan while a competing...

An American Airlines plane comes in for a landing at O'Hare International Airport on June 16, 2021.

O’Hare’s newest runway hasn’t significantly changed traffic patterns — or quieted jet noise for many residents

June 21, 2021 at 10:42 a.m.

When O'Hare International Airport's newest runway opened late last year, Lynne Denemark tipped a glass with neighbors in west suburban Bloomingdale to what they thought would be a new era...

Ald. Emma Mitts, 37th, speaks during a City Council meeting on March 13, 2019, at City Hall in Chicago.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s midnight curfew on packaged liquor sales advances to full City Council

June 17, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal to cut off packaged beer, wine and liquor at midnight advanced to the full City Council on Thursday, despite concerns from some aldermen that it will...

City Clerk Anna Valencia appears during a Chicago City Council meeting May 26, 2021, at City Hall.

City Clerk Anna Valencia joins crowded Democratic field to replace Jesse White as secretary of state

June 7, 2021 at 1:17 p.m.

City Clerk Anna Valencia launched a bid to become Illinois' next secretary of state on Monday with backing from two labor organizations. During a campaign kickoff at the painters union...

People enjoy summerlike weather June 3, 2021, on the large patio at Recess in Chicago's West Loop.

Chicago to move up full reopening to June 11 with the rest of Illinois; Wrigley Field will be 100% capacity for Cubs vs. Cardinals series

June 3, 2021 at 7:28 p.m.

Chicago will move its full reopening date up three weeks to coincide with Illinois' planned target of June 11, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday, paving the way for the city...

Electric scooters near Milwaukee and Ashland avenues in Chicago during the morning rush hour on Aug. 13, 2019.

To e-scoot or not to e-scoot? Chicago aldermen consider electric scooters in the city.

June 3, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.

Considering the future of electronic scooters in Chicago, aldermen on Thursday sought assurances the contraptions are safe enough to be permanently added to the city. After two pilot programs to...

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