Chicago City Council committee gives initial approval to $70 million more for migrants
Some alderpersons objected to spending the money when their communities also need funding. The proposal goes before the full council Wednesday
Some alderpersons objected to spending the money when their communities also need funding. The proposal goes before the full council Wednesday
Chicago Ald. Debra Silverstein, state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz and Rep. Bob Morgan said the mayor’s support of a cease-fire resolution showed “disrespect” for the Jewish community.
Protesters, residents and other DNC observers would be prohibited from bringing laptops, large bags, scooters and other items into certain areas closest to convention attendees under the ordinance, which the City Council’s Public Safety Committee advanced for a vote by the full Council.
If the former mayor of Portage, Ind. wins his appeal, prosecutors will have to change how they handle some big Chicago corruption cases.
Johnson’s administration offered more transparency and greater say to the council for projects over $5 million under the massive borrowing plan funded from expiring TIFs.
The Justice Department’s new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores. Attorney General Merrick Garland said it will save lives.
Later this month the justices will hear a case that will determine if cities can use local laws to ban homeless people from sleeping outside with a blanket or other bedding.
An amended ordinance now headed to the full City Council would allow would-be riders to rent and drive the electric scooters between midnight and 5 a.m., which proponents hope will help late-shift workers.
The county’s Democratic Party will pick a temporary replacement for Yarbrough, who had more than two years left on her term.
Gun cases in Chicago turned down by feds at higher rate than in most cities