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Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles
HUD accused Chicago of violating residents’ civil rights by allowing City Council members to use their veto power to block ...
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Chicago sues Trump admin over crackdown on sanctuary cities
The City of Chicago joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities. City officials ...
Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'
Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns ...
More than 4 inches of rain fell in less than 90 minutes on West Side of Chicago during Tuesday storms
Chicago experienced one of its heaviest rainfall events since September 2023 on Tuesday night, leading to water rescues and ...
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How Chicago went from fine to flooded in only 90 minutes
Chicago experiences severe flooding after 5 inches of rain in 90 minutes, leaving drivers stranded and creating dangerous ...
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Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says
A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically ...
ACLU against Chicago measure seeking to require more surveillance cameras
American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Policy Director Ed Yohnka is among those leading the resistance against a city ...
Katz's Deli adds 2nd date to Chicago pop-up, and tickets are still available
Iconic New York Katz's Deli will pop-up in Chicago at a restaurant in River North in advance of a hugely popular country ...
Mayor Johnson 'seriously considering' City Council dean Walter Burnett to run Chicago Housing Authority
Burnett, who also serves as City Hall's Zoning Committee chair, plans to step down from the City Council, regardless of ...
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Chicago’s summer jobs program sees another year of growth following pandemic-era dip
Jobs for young people have grown by 40% under Mayor Brandon Johnson, who pitched the program as a key anti-violence initiative.
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Chicago mayor signals openness to NASCAR’s return, but maybe not on July 4th weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of ...
Should two-thirds City Council approval be needed for future borrowing? One mayoral critic thinks so
Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) wants to raise the threshold for approving City Hall borrowing from a simple majority, ...