James A. Balcer

Ald. Ed Burke says the City Council should reject the decision to name a building after famous agent.

The teacher-led group remains hopeful its school will be approved by CPS this month.

Two aldermen, including one who is an ex-Marine, argued to change Ames to the Marine Leadership Academy.

The proposal calls for a heliport, airplane hangar and a water taxi dock along the river banks.

The teachers hoping to open an independent charter school in Bridgeport presented their plans.

Trash and commercial vacancies remain a challenge but the area is flush with small businesses.  

Ald. John Arena charged that three proposed referendums were intended to keep his measure off the ballot.

The veteran officer has left the force to take a job with Amtrak.

Aldermen Edward Burke and James Balcer proposed a ban on guns made with a 3-D printer.

The City Council approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2014 budget with little opposition.

The Budget Committee tabled a measure to spend $25 million on more police officers.

There are many ways to commemorate the service of veterans Monday, from ceremonies to new art exhibits.

University Village residents say dead pigeons, poor lighting and potholed streets are also problematic.

The NRA's Todd Vandermyde took issue with a few details, but called it "a great day for gun owners."

The City Council's Public Safety Committee chairman noted that the city is already hiring new officers.