Bob Fioretti

City Council progressives called for additional funding for mental health at a committee hearing.

Kathy Byrne, daughter of Chicago's only female mayor, asked that a favorite fountain be relocated, too.

Friends of the Parks say they "will do what it takes" to block lakefront site for the Lucas Museum.

Ald. Bob Fioretti called for hearings on what data the city is collecting and to what end.

CPS triggered the increase, as money siphoned off to TIFs will be shown on bills for the first time.

WingMadness will take place May 21 at Dick's Last Resort in River North.

Signs banning parking from 1:30-3:30 p.m. remain posted as groups push morning ban, Madison St. meters.

The entire neighborhood would benefit from having the old post office occupied, Fioretti said.

VIDEO: The attraction's designer, who is afraid of heights, assured the ride is "very safe."

At least seven Chicago aldermen support the measure, backed by activist group ONE Northside.

Aldermen John Arena and Roderick Sawyer delayed a ride-sharing ordinance through a procedural move.

The Zoning Committee approved an ordinance addressing a moratorium on new signs imposed last year.

The 1300 block of S. Michigan Ave., site of the Playground, will be named Farley Jackmaster Funk Way.

Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) said he plans to announce soon whether he'll run for mayor.

Ald. Scott Waguespack said his original ordinance was "warped" by the Mayor's Office.