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City launches late fee, penalty forgiveness programs for vehicle and business owners who pay off old tickets.
04/02/2025

City launches late fee, penalty forgiveness programs for vehicle and business owners who pay off old tickets.

The city launched new debt relief initiatives Tuesday that will allow many vehicle owners and businesses to pay off ticket debt without having to worry about any late fees or other penalties.

The lawsuit challenges a decision by the Trump administration to terminate $12 billion in public health grants for state...
04/02/2025

The lawsuit challenges a decision by the Trump administration to terminate $12 billion in public health grants for states.

Kwame Raoul | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) | Senator Dick Durbin | Tammy Duckworth

Illinois could lose as much as $477 million in funding for infectious disease prevention and mental health and substance abuse treatment if the grants are terminated.

The House Judiciary Civil Committee Wednesday approved measures to allow all Illinois corporations to choose their gover...
03/13/2025

The House Judiciary Civil Committee Wednesday approved measures to allow all Illinois corporations to choose their governance style, stop threatening “leafletting” and ban third-party restaurant reservation sales.

All measures approved by the committee have been sent to the House for a second reading.

After more than two years of work, advocates for a bill creating a minimum insurance reimbursement rate for mental healt...
03/11/2025

After more than two years of work, advocates for a bill creating a minimum insurance reimbursement rate for mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse care are hopeful they’ll see it pass both chambers this session.

The measure passed the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, but likely will return with an amendment.

Finance committee approves Miracle Boyd settlement, Native American-focused affordable housing development.
03/11/2025

Finance committee approves Miracle Boyd settlement, Native American-focused affordable housing development.

The City Council Committee on Finance on Monday approved numerous wrongful settlements stemming from police conduct, including vehicle pursuits and a case of excessive force during 2020 racial justice protests.

Provision of anti-gentrification ordinance to allow tenants to purchase building before sale to become effective this we...
02/28/2025

Provision of anti-gentrification ordinance to allow tenants to purchase building before sale to become effective this weekend

📌 Chicago Association of REALTORS | Alderman Felix Cardona, Jr. | 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz | 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez | Carlos Ramirez-Rosa

While the impacts of the pilot won’t be immediately apparent, affected building owners and realtors will be watching to see if properties experience reduced sale prices or delayed transactions.

Plan Commission approves land use plans for Broadway, 95th Street, apartment tower in Lincoln Park 📌 Alderman Matt Marti...
02/24/2025

Plan Commission approves land use plans for Broadway, 95th Street, apartment tower in Lincoln Park

📌 Alderman Matt Martin - 47th Ward

The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday approved a precursor to an upzoning of a portion of Broadway in Edgewater and Uptown, a large mixed-use apartment building in Lincoln Park and a corridor plan for a portion of 95th Street.

Council culture and events committee to hold hearing on Cultural Center artwork that most alderpeople called ‘antisemiti...
02/03/2025

Council culture and events committee to hold hearing on Cultural Center artwork that most alderpeople called ‘antisemitic.’

The committee will hold a hearing on a controversial piece of antiwar, anti-Israel artwork that more than half of alderpeople have deemed offensive.

Revenue subcommittee to hold hearing on h**p regulation, taxation.
01/28/2025

Revenue subcommittee to hold hearing on h**p regulation, taxation.

The hearing will occur as lawmakers locally and statewide try to rein in the proliferation of unregulated, intoxicating h**p-derived products that mimic the effects of cannabis.

Waguespack ordinance would prohibit mayor, other executive officials from dual roles with sister agencies.
01/21/2025

Waguespack ordinance would prohibit mayor, other executive officials from dual roles with sister agencies.

Waguespack's proposal was put forth in response to the news Mayor Brandon Johnson remains on leave from CPS.

Karina’s Bill passed both chambers in the Illinois General Assembly during lame-duck session, nearly two years after it ...
01/08/2025

Karina’s Bill passed both chambers in the Illinois General Assembly during lame-duck session, nearly two years after it was first introduced.

Via Camryn Cutinello

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Karina’s Bill passed both chambers in the Illinois General Assembly during lame-duck session and now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval.

Proposed changes to IL h**p testing & licensing rules following a state General Assembly committee meeting last week.
11/18/2024

Proposed changes to IL h**p testing & licensing rules following a state General Assembly committee meeting last week.

Though their products are derived from the same plant, h**p & cannabis industry leaders remain not in agreement about proposed changes to Illinois h**p testing & licensing rules following a state General Assembly committee meeting last week.

CPD defends proposed 2025 budget, responding to constitutional policing and mental health clinician cuts.Chicago Police ...
11/18/2024

CPD defends proposed 2025 budget, responding to constitutional policing and mental health clinician cuts.

Chicago Police Department| Lamont J. Robinson

CPD defended its budget before the City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations Friday, and the superintendent addressed proposed cuts to its constitutional policing office and mental health clinician positions.

Opening statements in Mike Madigan corruption trial show how prosecutors plan to make their case in the coming monthsVia...
10/22/2024

Opening statements in Mike Madigan corruption trial show how prosecutors plan to make their case in the coming months

Via Ben Szalinski

Opening statements in the corruption trial of former Speaker Mike Madigan   

4-way Chicago Board of Education race in Far North Side district features candidates with 6-figure coffers
10/15/2024

4-way Chicago Board of Education race in Far North Side district features candidates with 6-figure coffers

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ShotSpotter wind down period begins as mayor announces search to vet replacements.
09/24/2024

ShotSpotter wind down period begins as mayor announces search to vet replacements.

ShotSpotter went offline Sunday night, and Mayor Brandon Johnson that same day announced the city had issued an RFI from companies to begin to evaluate potential replacements.

Rules committee approves appointment of Alderman Walter Burnett as zoning chair, votes down referendum to create larger ...
09/17/2024

Rules committee approves appointment of Alderman Walter Burnett as zoning chair, votes down referendum to create larger civilian police oversight commission with expanded powers.

The City Council’s Committee on Committees and Rules on Monday approved the appointment of a new zoning committee chair. If approved Wednesday by the City Council, it would end a more than 10-month vacancy.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff makes second fundraising stop in the last month to Chicago
09/09/2024

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff makes second fundraising stop in the last month to Chicago

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff makes second fundraising stop in the last month to Chicago   

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