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With Chicago Police 'Shooting Blindly,' Tasers Are Needed: Aldermen

"We cannot have innocent Chicagoans affected by officers shooting blindly," said Ald. George Cardenas.

Protesters Demand Alvarez, Rahm Resign: '1 Down, 2 To Go'

They presented a petition signed by 35,000 people demanding that State's Attorney Anita Alvarez quit.

City Moves To Demolish 'Dangerous' Home Owned by 16th Ward Candidate

Stephanie Coleman denies charge from group backing her opponent that she is a "slumlord."

$15 Minimum Wage Hike Could Be Blocked by State, Say Aldermen, Activists

Aldermen pushing for a $15-an-hour minimum wage fear the state could cap it instead at $10.10.

Anti-Rahm Website Judges Aldermen on 'People's Score'

TakeBackChicago.org rates aldermen from people's "champion" to mayor's "rubber stamp."

$13 Minimum Wage Proposed by Rahm, Aldermen

But critics said it doesn't go far enough and "leaves out huge swaths of the workforce."

$15-an-Hour Minimum Wage Backed by Council Progressives

Ald. Roderick Sawyer will lead City Council progressives in submitting an ordinance Wednesday.

$15 Minimum-Wage Referendum A Big Win For Activists -- But Will It Happen?

A vast majority of city voters supported a hike to a $15-an-hour minimum wage for major corporations.

$15 Minimum Wage Backed by Aldermen, Rapped by Business

The higher minimum wage would affect corporations making more than $50 million a year.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.