Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to improve public safety and aesthetics of retail corridors by levying fines as high as $500-a-day against businesses that cover more than 25% of their window space without ...

Thirty years after a heat wave left more than 700 people dead, Northwestern researchers asked residents to rank solutions for ...

Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...

A push to legalize accessory dwelling units citywide in Chicago will face a key vote after a mayor-led compromise aimed at ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to revive his bid to clear the way for garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions ...

The City of Chicago has scaled up its Community Violence Intervention (CVI) program, resulting in a 39% decrease in shooting incidents, a 35% decrease in fatal shootings, and a 41% decrease in ...

Alderman Marty Quinn proposed an ordinance which would have required future borrowing to be approved by two thirds of the council instead of just a majority.

It is unclear whether Mayor Brandon Johnson has enough political muscle to convince at least 25 alderpeople to buck the ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is highlighting the city's effort to address crime amid a drop in violent crime and homicide numbers. His comments came during the city's looming budget deficit and his ...

Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to rein in city spending, but his allies argued it could grind infrastructure ...

Chicago alders will consider allowing more accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to provide more affordable housing.