Chicago May Finally Give Civilians Oversight Of The Police Department
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and community advocates reached a deal on an ordinance giving civilians a key role in hiring the next police chief.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and community advocates reached a deal on an ordinance giving civilians a key role in hiring the next police chief.
Ferguson told the mayor he will leave in October, setting up what’s expected to be a tense fight in the City Council over his replacement.
Some Chicago stores say the earlier curfew will hurt their business. And some aldermen say the mayor’s plan lacks proof it will improve safety.
After years of activist-led efforts for a civilian-focused oversight of the police department, the mayor offers her own vision, which maintains control over firing and hiring of top cop.
In Chicago, you don’t have to be an elected official to submit legislation to City Council. But like most things in this city, it helps to know someone.
Lightfoot told Vice President Kamala Harris that Chicago’s vaccine rollout would line up with the federal plan, while warning that supply is still a problem.
With the new eligibility group, 84% of Chicago is eligible to sign up for a vaccine.
The case increase is being driven by 18- to 39-year-olds and is concentrated on the North and Northwest sides of Chicago.
The City Council also passed a pilot surcharge program on demolitions in Pilsen and new regulations on industrial developments
Chicago’s City Council will also vote on demolition fees for the gentrifying areas around Pilsen and The 606 and federal COVID-19 grants.