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The bill was passed unanimously by both the Illinois House and Senate.
Orr, 72, who served 39 years in elected positions, will become a fellow at the University of Chicago.
Now tax scavengers can pounce on homeowners past due on their bills in just 90 days.
The measure now heads to the Illinois House.
Want to follow the president's advice and run for office? Here's how to become a candidate.
Some pictures showing Barack Obama running for U.S. Senator are part of a new political photo exhibit.
The measure was designed to save money.
The Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening determined who's recommended and who's not.
The film, premiering Friday at the Patio Theater, is set just before the 1983 mayoral election.
Members of the hit musical registered Chicagoans to vote outside The Private Bank Theater.
Ald. Harry Osterman said the city's on edge as a Tuesday strike deadline approaches.
Did last night's debate inspire you to register to vote? There's still time, but get on it.
The city saw a ten-fold increase in the number of people registering to vote Friday.
The hike will most likely be seen in bills due Aug. 1, officials said.
The 19th and 13th wards led in early ballots cast.
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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.