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Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses after announcing Chicago public libraries will stop fining people for overdue books, during a news conference at the Woodson Regional Library in the Longwood Manor neighborhood Sept. 30, 2019.

Chicago to become largest U.S. public library system to go fine-free for overdue materials that get returned

October 1, 2019 at 6:28 a.m.

Chicago public libraries will stop fining people for overdue books and wipe away patrons' outstanding debt, a move that makes the city the largest of more than 200 municipalities across...

Then-Ald. John Arena, 45th, appears in 2015. He got a new job Sept. 30, 2019, as a senior adviser in the Department of Planning and Development.

Former Chicago Ald. John Arena hired for a $123,996-a-year job in the city planning department

September 30, 2019 at 5:50 p.m.

Months after losing a bitter election fight in the Northwest Side 45th Ward, former Ald. John Arena has landed a new city job that comes with a pay raise. Arena...

The children's area at the Chinatown branch of the Chicago Public Library is seen on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Bibliotecas públicas de Chicago perdonará deudas y eliminará multas

September 30, 2019 at 3:22 p.m.

Las bibliotecas públicas de Chicago dejarán de multar a los usuarios por entrega tardía de libros y eliminarán las deudas pendientes, anunció la alcalde Lori Lightfoot el lunes. Agregó que...

An aerial view taken April 1, 2017, shows the former U.S. Steel parcel, known as South Works. The 440-acre site is the only privately owned site among the five included in the economic feasibility study.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot needs Springfield’s help to solve Chicago’s $838 million budget problem, but many Illinois lawmakers say they don’t know what that might mean

September 27, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

Once again, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is looking for help from Springfield to solve the city's 2020 budget crisis. Once again, state lawmakers say they're still waiting to hear what she...

Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers speaks at a forum for Democratic gubernatorial candidates on March 27, 2017.

Chicago set aside $100 million for businesses in struggling neighborhoods, but none of it was spent. Now Mayor Lightfoot is trying to reboot the fund.

September 26, 2019 at 10:38 a.m.

City Treasurer Kurt Summers announced the Chicago Community Catalyst Fund in 2016 with much fanfare — the city would earmark $100 million to jump-start investments in struggling neighborhoods, providing the...

Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th ward, speaks during a press conference outside of the Chicago Public School, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in The Loop. Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Members and students protested budget cuts that impact Latino-majority schools prior to the day's Chicago Board of Education meeting. More than 13 members of the Chicago Public School Latino advisory council committee prepared a letter of resignation in protest to the budget cuts. (Alyssa Pointer/ baiduhai)

Proposal for on-site marijuana smoking licenses introduced, but alderman says it was a mistake and will be withdrawn and reviewed

September 19, 2019 at 7:13 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's City Council floor leader said Thursday he plans to withdraw an ordinance laying out extensive rules and proposed licenses for businesses where people could smoke weed in...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during the Chicago City Council meeting on Sept. 18, 2019.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot sees stronger Chicago with passage of fine, fee reforms and plan to publicize high-profile watchdog reports as aldermen challenge her on agenda

September 18, 2019 at 6:36 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot took a bow Wednesday for City Council moves she said would create "a city that is stronger, more fair, and more prosperous for our families and our...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at a press conference regarding vaping on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at Crane Medical Prep High School in Chicago.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls for ban on flavored e-cigarettes, while alderman says he’ll push to block sale of all vaping products in Chicago

September 16, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

Sign up for The Spin to get the top stories in politics delivered to your inbox weekday afternoons. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for a ban on the sale in Chicago...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, shown Aug. 29, 2019, is pushing an ordinance that would adjust fines and fees associated with automobile stickers and tickets to make them less onerous for lower-income residents.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s auto ticket payment plan to help low-income motorists advances

September 16, 2019 at 3:17 p.m.

Sign up for The Spin to get the top stories in politics delivered to your inbox weekday afternoons. Mayor Lori Lightfoot moved closer Monday to passing a package aimed at...

City considers $450,000 settlement for man who claimed cops used racial slurs and started a fight in downtown garage

September 13, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

The City Council is set to pay $450,000 to a man who was initially charged with stealing a Chicago police sergeant's gun during a fight in a downtown parking garage,...

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