Leslie Hairston

By changing the zoning of the commercial strip, the alderman gains power over newcomers.

Leslie Hairston said the foundation needs to do a better job of communicating with area residents.

Obama Foundation pitched closing part of Cornell Drive, used to get from Lake Shore Drive to the Skyway.

The course will get a new clubhouse and won't use the cultural center, Chicago Park District chief said.

The crowd was hoping for a message of hope from Obama before the Trump presidency starts.

Nearly 60 two-year-old misconduct complaints have yet to be resolved, officials said.

Critics said the new Civilian Office of Police Accountability has little actual civilian involvement.

An emotional Rahm Emanuel proposed $36 million more for mentoring programs, among other solutions.

The grocer will open in spring 2017 offering beignets from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans.

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa wants to create a Civilian Police Accountability Council elected by residents.

The aldermen will hold several public meetings on ways to create civilian oversight for the Police Dept.

Ald. Leslie Hairston has called a meeting with the developers who will take over the storefront.

Some residents spoke out against a nonprofit's ongoing plans for the park.

The owners are planning to invest as much as $14 million to turn the building into high-end rentals.

Ald. Leslie Hairston said she's concerned a proposed visitors center is now too much for the park.