Tensions flare in fiery debate over City Council power change
Amid charges of vote “buying" and “corruption," the lame-duck Chicago City Council on Thursday voted 34-to-10 and 33-to-11 to ratify a plan that will increase the number of City Council committees from 19 to 28 and change the rules to, among other things, limit direct introductions and reduce committee membership.
Former Chicago hospital to be resurrected into new development
Years of delays are finally over and ground is being broken Wednesday for a renovation of a former Bronzeville hospital.
Lightfoot backs 3 subsidized housing plans for LaSalle Street corridor
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Lightfoot backs 3 subsidized housing plans for LaSalle Street corridor
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas busy with 8 days until Election Day
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas were busy on Sunday, with 8 days to go until Election Day. COMPLETE ELECTION COVERAGE: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas busy with 8 days until Election Day
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas were busy on Sunday, with 8 days to go until Election Day.
Chicago's chief labor negotiator fired by Lightfoot over interview on Sun-Times podcast: sources
As the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator, attorney Jim Franczek worked for and survived four Chicago mayors: Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel. He couldn’t survive the fifth mayor: Lori Lightfoot.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson busy on campaign trail with 16 days until Chicago mayoral election
With just 16 days until Chicago voters choose a new mayor, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on the campaign trail Sunday. Dane Placko reports.
Chicago's upcoming NASCAR race raising new concerns over traffic, logistics
Less than four months away and there are still a lot of unanswered questions ahead of the first-of-its-kind street race, including what street closures will take place, when, and for how long.
Family-owned coffee shop opens in Avondale with help of community development grant
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale.
Lightfoot, aldermen have heated exchange over Chicago migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Some Chicago aldermen rip into Lightfoot for her handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Tensions flare at Chicago City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Tensions flare at City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
A groundbreaking Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood aims to revitalize the area.
With Lightfoot a lame duck, City Council looks to declare independence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot punished her enemies and rewarded her friends in a City Council reorganization that was the first test of her political clout.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
New recruits join Chicago police force as department mourns fallen officer
More recruits are joining the Chicago police force as the department prepares for the funeral of a fellow officer.