Chicago mayor vetoes "snap curfew" ordinance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the "snap curfew" ordinance narrowly passed by the city council earlier this week.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the "snap curfew" ordinance narrowly passed by the city council earlier this week.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the controversial "snap curfew" ordinance narrowly passed by the city council earlier this week.
Security experts said the anchored-down cylinders planned for outside Wrigley Field are used at public event spaces across the country to prevent vehicular attacks.
Security experts said the anchored-down cylinders planned for outside Wrigley Field are used at public event spaces across the country to prevent vehicular attacks. Marissa Sulek reports.
Supporters of the measure would need 34 votes to override the mayor's promised veto. The ordinance passed by a 27-22 vote.
The ordinance, which the City Council passed Wednesday, would give police the power to enact a curfew anywhere in the city — giving young people 30 minutes to clear out. Shardaa Gray reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday said he would veto a controversial ordinance that would allow Chicago police to declare so-called "snap curfews" on as little as 30 minutes' notice in an effort to curb teen takeovers, shortly after the measure was narrowly approved by the City Council.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday narrowly approved a controversial ordinance that would allow Chicago police to declare so-called "snap curfews" on as little as 30 minutes' notice in an effort to curb teen takeovers.
"We're debating something that doesn't work. Why are we even debating it?" Johnson said.
Instead of granting landmark status to the historic Pilsen church's entire campus, the City Council is moving forward with landmarking only the main church building.
The package backed by the Finance Committee on Monday would call for "anti-terrorism rated security bollards" to be installed around the ballpark, and for sidewalks on Addison Street to be widened by four feet.
A key City Council committee advanced a $32.1 million plan to upgrade security at and around Wrigley Field.
Robinson and his team are under fire for mailers and texts during the campaign for the 2023 election.
Raymond Lopez is standing behind comments and social media posts related to the shooting, but Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez has said they are inaccurate, dangerous, and violate the public trust.
Ald. Raymond Lopez is standing behind comments and social media posts related to the shooting, but Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez has said they are inaccurate, dangerous, and violate the public trust. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
City lawyers said if these cases went to trial, juries could make it even costlier for Chicago taxpayers.
City lawyers said if these cases went to trial, juries could make it even costlier for Chicago taxpayers. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars were approved on Wednesday to pay out settlements to people suing the city of Chicago. The City Council approved $80 million in payouts in seven lawsuits on Wedneday, prompting some aldermen to sound the alarm that this has to stop.
The ordinance would allow police to activate three-hour "snap curfews" anywhere in the city with at least 30 minutes' notice in order to curb teen takeovers
In a few hours, the Chicago City Council could vote on a controversial plan to control large teen gatherings.
A controversial plan for “snap curfews” in a bid to curb teen takeovers took a key step forward on Tuesday. The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 10-7 to give police power to impose 3-hour curfews on as little as 30 minutes’ notice.
The Chicago City Council finance committee approved several settlements costing the city more than $60 million Monday.
The Chicago City Council finance committee will vote on several settlements costing the city more than $60 million Monday.
Briana Keys spent three hours outside in 5-degree temperatures trying to get help after she was accidentally locked out of her apartment.
The $15.5 million settlement would be a tiny fraction of the $322 million Chicago Parking Meters had sought in arbitration.
