Taxpayers in Chicago forked over $3.2 million to a giant consulting firm to learn how the city could save money as it seeks to close a $1.15 billion budget shortfall for next year. Now several ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The deadline to get Chicago's new ward map drawn is Wednesday, but two days before there is still nothing for the city council to vote on. A special Chicago City Council meeting is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A special Chicago City Council hearing was held Friday to address the city's crime problem ahead of the historically violent July 4th holiday weekend. Chicago Police Supt. David Brown ...

Alders were set to debate several pressing issues at a lengthy Chicago City Council meeting on Thursday. The agendas for the last few City Council meetings were 70 to 80 pages long, while the agenda ...

Is the City of Chicago doing everything it can to cut expenses before it starts raising new revenue? That was the topic of a special city council session Monday afternoon at City Hall. "The city ...

CHICAGO — In the midst of ongoing budget negotiations, the City Council has gathered for a rare Friday meeting. As of noon, council members hadn’t delved into budget talks, but they did approve a $17 ...

With no discussion, Chicago City Council passed a far-reaching anti-gentrification ordinance for Chicago’s South Shore and Woodlawn neighborhoods Thursday evening, giving tenants the controversial ...

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance has rejected a package of higher taxes proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. After ...

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