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Alexandra Holt served as Mayor Rahm Emanuel's only budget director.
Ald. Michele Smith wondered why applicants can't use "this thing called the internet" to apply.
Budget Director Alexandra Holt expected increased revenue as well as more parking income to pay for it.
"The whole world is watching us closely," Supt. Eddie Johnson said.
SOAKED! In an effort to bail out pension fund, the city just hiked water and sewer taxes.
Parents who had to go pick up kids left chanting, "We want a vote. Keep our schools afloat."
Ald. George Cardenas called for making students a priority, but others defended their TIF funds.
Rates to go up 30 percent over five years, and more money still will be needed to fund city pensions.
The Emanuel administration estimated the average rebate would be worth $150.
The final proposal added extra appeals in cases of "extraordinary hardship" in paying property taxes.
The monthly trash-collection fee took effect in January, but won't hit your bill until April.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel emphasized that $544 million would be for police and firefighter pension payments.
Ald. Anthony Beale suggested requiring ride-sharing drivers to have a chauffeur's license at airports.
The Finance Committee vote was 17-10, with Aldermen Tunney, Reilly, Maldonado and Ervin opposed.
A new ordinance also sets strict times for having your sidewalk shoveled.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.
The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.
We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.
Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.
Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.
The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.