Several Black aldermen and clergy members rallied ahead of the meeting to urge the council to vote down a proposal from Ald.

The city council on Wednesday rejected an effort to ban the sale of new fur products. The proposed ordinance from Ald.

Supporters of the ban said it would strike a necessary blow against animal cruelty, while opponents said it would harm ...

The fur ban ordinance was an effort to fight animal cruelty, but opponents say it would have closed historic Chicago ...

Alderpeople rejected Ald. Ray Lopez's proposal to ban the sale of new fur products by a 19-26 vote. Local fur shop owners ...

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A Chicago alderman said Mayor Brandon Johnson has "no defense" ahead of his congressional testimony on the sanctuary city's policies. "As far as the mayor going to D.C., he's going like a lamb ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The city council on Wednesday rejected an effort to ban the sale of new fur products. The proposed ordinance from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) sought to prohibit the sale of ...

Matt Martin speaks during a City Council meeting last year. City employees and Chicago police officers participating ... General to develop and update a list of extremist organizations.

City employees and Chicago police officers participating ... Matt Martin, 47th Ward and chair of the City Council’s Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, said the city needs to quickly ...

The city's alderpeople are divided over a general obligation bond sale, but Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to have enough votes to pass the measure at the next meeting. Chicago aldermen delayed a ...

What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council respond to it?