City Council, Chicago

City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants
Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council Wednesday, a victory for the mayor as his administration prepares for the looming threat of deportations under incoming President Donald Trump.
City Council blocks effort to amend Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The council, without debate, voted 39-11 during the first meeting of the year to block the measure put forth by Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) and Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) to create carve-outs in the ordinance establishing Chicago as a sanctuary city.
Activists protest proposed changes to Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
Chicago City Council blocks effort to weaken immigrant protections ahead of Trump inauguration
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday headed off an effort to weaken municipal immigrant protections, as the country prepares for a second Trump presidential administration. City councilors voted 39-11 in favor of tabling a measure that would have amended Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance,
Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
The Chicago City Council voted to block a proposal to allow city police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement on Wednesday.

Proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council

Chicago Fire Department deputy chief driven to firehouse

FBI Chicago sees bank robberies in city, suburbs plummet in 2024
For decades, many television shows and movies have glamorized bank heists, but they’re far from the glamour portrayed. Often, ...
MLK's lasting impact on the city of Chicago
As we reflect on the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we turn our attention to his lasting impact on the city ...
Titans interview Chicago's Ian Cunningham and Mike Borgonzi of the Chiefs in GM search
The Tennessee Titans continued their second round of interviews Wednesday for a general manager, meeting with a pair of ...
New gunshot detection program in Chicago seeks city approval
A brand new gunshot detection program could soon be underway in Chicago if Mayor Brandon Johnson gives it the greenlight.
Chicago area could see coldest temps in years amid Arctic blast
The Chicago area could see its coldest temperatures in nearly six years as a mass of Arctic air pushes into the upper Midwest, sending readings plummeting.
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Meet the new Chicago Board of Education
Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last ...
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S&P Global downgrades Chicago’s credit rating after budget passage
CHICAGO - S&P Global downgraded the City of Chicago’s credit rating after the passage of the 2025 budget last month. The ...
Illinois quick hits: Chicago's credit downgraded; warming centers open around state
Chicago's credit downgraded S&P Global Ratings lowered its rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB+' on the city of Chicago’s outstanding ...