Mayoral ally tapped for CPS board, pushing out member against city’s plan for new Chinatown school
Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Public Schools board president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Public Schools board president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Abortion will remain legal in Illinois, but state leaders reacted swiftly to the Supreme Court’s decision Friday.
A measure that would have repealed that portion of the law was delayed in a City Council meeting that devolved into a dramatic battle between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her staunchest council critics.
Her brother, Michael Scott Jr., resigned in May to take a job with the film and television production company, Cinespace.
Buckner is running for Chicago mayor and has touted his time on the nonprofit. But an analysis shows the WSC dissolved under his watch.
In a video campaign launch, Lightfoot embraces headlines about her anger and “taking things personally,” saying she’s had to fight to be heard.
The curfew moves up by one hour. But there are some exceptions.
As the City Council gives the green light to Bally’s, a look at the financials show revenue would provide 9% of the $2 billion needed for pensions.
After an hours-long debate, a panel of Chicago aldermen advanced the mayor’s plan to bring a Bally’s casino to the city.
Lightfoot earlier this week issued an executive order moving up the curfew for minors. After the ACLU complained, agendas show a new ordinance pitch is coming.