Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to hire a new leader to address gender-based violence
The previous leader, a former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointee, recently departed suddenly. Advocates said they were “deeply disturbed.”
The previous leader, a former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointee, recently departed suddenly. Advocates said they were “deeply disturbed.”
First Deputy Chief of Staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas talks with WBEZ’s Clare Lane about the city’s rapidly deepening migrant crisis.
The person in the role will be tasked with providing solutions “for stable, permanent and affordable housing” for the unhoused in the city, Johnson said in a statement.
Kevin McCarthy’s run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet.
Under a new law that took effect earlier this year, residents in possession of assault weapons are required to submit an endorsement affidavit by Jan. 1, 2024.
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through Nov. 17. President Biden signed the bill into law shortly afterward.
The City Council debated everything from a major contract to house migrants in tents to the state’s communication with the city.
A trust fund is helping landlords provide rental assistance to the influx of migrants who have been bussed to Chicago.
A government shutdown could have a major impact on those who rely on food and child care assistance.
The daughter of disgraced Ald. Danny Solis got “verbal counseling” for failing to report a sexual harassment allegation, records show.