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Plan To Give All Workers Paid Sick Leave Gets Initial OK From Aldermen

The ordinance would allow workers to accrue a sick day every eight weeks, a full week after 40 weeks.

Tampon Tax Dead in Chicago, City Council Rules

The city redefined tampons and sanitary napkins as "medical necessities," exempted from the sales tax.

'Tampon Tax' Should Be Eliminated, City Council Committee Says

The Finance Committee reclassified tampons and sanitary napkins as tax-free "medical appliances."

Tobacco Tax Hike Would Increase Crime, Cripple Small Businesses: Aldermen

Aldermen said the new taxes would increase crime and hurt small businesses, especially in border wards.

New Tobacco Tax Resisted By Aldermen Who Cite Sales of 'Loosies'

A move to raise tobacco taxes and put money toward high-school orientation met resistance.

Minimum Wage Hike Draws Backers, Dectractors to Council Debate

Business interests argued against an increase in the minimum wage, while workers supported it.

Plastic Shopping Bag Ban Approved by City Council Committee

Ald. Joe Moreno's ordinance will leave "mom-and-pop" retailers exempt.

Plastic Bag Ban Vote Delayed by Council Committee

Ald. George Cardenas put off a vote on Ald. Joe Moreno's proposed bag ban until next week.

Plastic Bag Ban: Rahm Signals Compromise

Ald. Joe Moreno welcomed the support, but added he wouldn't allow his ordinance to be stalled.

Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags Set for Committee Vote

Health Committee Chairman George Cardenas promised a mid-April vote on Ald. Joe Moreno's bag ban.

Chicago Sunday Morning Liquor Ban: Bid to Start Sales at 8 a.m. Delayed

Ald. Pat O'Connor tabled a proposal allowing earlier Sunday liquor sales after City Council resistance.

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.