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At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
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At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
The anonymous group called "Chicago Progressive Staffers'' said they have come together to join their federal counterparts who also call for a ceasefire.
The City Council approved the budget despite concerns from some alderpersons that it earmarks only $150 million to fund assistance for migrants in 2024, while the city is currently spending $40 million a month on asylum seekers.
The ordinance means all workers in Chicago – anyone who works for any company – will earn one hour of leave for every 35 hours worked.
Under the ordinance, anyone who works for any company – will earn one hour of leave for every 35 hours worked. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Ramirez-Rosa has also apologized for his actions last week. The video shows Ramirez-Rosa appearing to grab onto Mitts, and then use his body to block her from entering the City Council chambers during a special meeting on a proposal to ask voters in the March primary election if Chicago should stay a sanctuary city for migrants. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The City Council voted 32-17 on Tuesday to place a binding referendum on primary election ballots to approve the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" ordinance.
Allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson offered their own proposal on Tuesday to ask Chicago voters to weigh in on the city's migrant crisis.
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) had sought to formally reprimand Ramirez-Rosa for his mistreatment of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) at an earlier meeting, and for allegedly threatening other alderpersons.
Some members of the Chicago City Council are considering a move to censure Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), over claims of abuse of power and other serious misconduct, accused of bullying another alderperson and threatening to block zoning initiatives in others’ wards.
The feds have accused Burke of abusing his power at city hall to steer business to his private law firm — pressuring clients from Binny's, to a Burger King franchisee, to those refurbishing the Old Post Office building downtown.
Ramirez-Rosa has been accused of "physical and verbal harassment" of Ald. Emma Mitts during a special City Council meeting on Thursday.
The caucus called Ald. Ramirez-Rosa unprofessional and said the physical and verbal harassment "let down our council and the people of Chicago."
The measure would provide all workers in Chicago with up to 10 days of paid sick leave and other paid time off per year, despite continued objections from many business groups.
Some aldermen are questioning whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city, while City Hall is tight-lipped reports that there are plans to house migrants at the old Museum of Broadcast Communications. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
A growing chorus from members of Chicago’s City Council is calling for a more comprehensive approach to the growing migrant crisis In the city. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye erports.
Supporters of a bid to purchase a vacant Jewel site in Morgan Park to build a migrant tent camp agreed to delay a final City Council vote on Wednesday.
Supporters have said the plan would create $100 million in new annual revenue to boost Chicago's efforts to fight homelessness.
A key City Council panel had been set to vote on a plan to give workers up to 12 days of paid time off a year, but the meeting has now been pushed back until Thursday.
Through our "Getting Hosed" series on bad water bills, we have found that often communication issues between different city systems have often been the source of the headaches.
Chicago is the third largest city in the country, but ancient technology and a lack of data-sharing have made delivering services to the city’s nearly 3 million residents wildly inefficient. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The mayor's 2024 spending plan has the Chicago Police Department budget increasing by $91 million over this year.
In Ald. Julia Ramirez's ward, construction continues for migrant housing to possibly move all those people into tents.
Massive payouts were given to avoid litigation because of the wrongdoing of police officers decades ago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson cleared the public out of the CIty Council gallery after shouting protesters repeatedly interrupted aldermen, and ignored his pleas for decorum.
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The high on Thursday is 46-50.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Volunteers called on the Calvary Memorial Church to take in migrants sleeping outside police stations in tents.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Renewable energy – it means new technology, new jobs, and new training. CBS 2's Lauren Victory takes us to a school that turns the talk about clean energy into action.
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
Firefighters rescued one person from the burning part of the building in Naperville.
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.