Push to lower Chicago speed limit to 25 mph hits a red light in City Council
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Push to change Chicago sanctuary city ordinance blocked; speed limit change delayed
The Chicago City Council avoided votes on two controversial topics on Wednesday – protections for undocumented immigrants, ...
Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred
Alderman Daniel LaSpata deferred a vote on lowering the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour Wednesday.
Chicago City Council: sanctuary status, police misconduct, speed limit reduction on agenda
Mayor Brandon Johnson admonished the audience at Wednesday’s City Council meeting amid outbursts during debate on a proposal ...
As Trump’s deportation threats loom, Chicago’s immigrant communities prepare emergency plans
The plans include phone trees, Know Your Rights flyers, role-playing ICE encounters and passports for children.
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S&P Global downgrades Chicago’s credit rating after budget passage
CHICAGO - S&P Global downgraded the City of Chicago’s credit rating after the passage of the 2025 budget last month. The ...
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Bally's seeking lucrative property tax break for Chicago casino
The gambling company is seeking a reduction in its tax assessment — and betting that City Hall will approve the break rather ...
Chicago's bond rating dropped to BBB — one step above lowest investment grade
The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...