City Council dodges controversial votes on Welcoming City carve-outs, lower speed limit
The failed effort on carve-outs was spearheaded by Southwest Side colleagues Ray Lopez (15th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), two of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s most outspoken critics. The exceptions to the ...
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 ...
New Chicago School Board sworn in as CTU president pushes to reach deal over contentious contract
The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in while the Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates calls for contract settlement.
Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred
The Chicago City Council met for the first time this year, and the agenda was packed. During Wednesday's meeting, the Council formally approved almost $40 million in settlements. ABC7 Chicago is now ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.