John Arena

Parents, students and teachers demanded TIF funds, an elected school board and a moratorium on charters.

Three other referendums advanced by City Council committee, crowding out measure pushed by Ald. Arena.

The billboards are too close to homes — including a senior living complex,  Ald. John Arena said .

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.

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

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

The boy is being treated at Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center, Ald. Tim Cullerton said.

Aldermen largely debated TIFs instead of a procedural issue involving the Rules Committee.

Ald. Ricardo Muñoz (22nd) will hold a community meeting on "participatory budgeting" on Saturday.

The "Esprit de Corps" exhibit will be shown at the National Veterans Art Museum through Aug. 1.

Aldermen Bob Fioretti and John Arena invoked Rule 41 in calling for a vote on their school proposals.

The Portage Park development is expected to accept residents in November or December, officials said.

Screenings scheduled for Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 will take place, the owner of the Patio Theater said.

A mechanical problem left residents without heat for a week.