Matt O’Shea

A state law allows victims of sexual assault or domestic violence to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

The full City Council is expected to approve the crackdown at its meeting Wednesday.

The Get Behind the Vest fundraiser will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Juliana School in Edison Park.

The offer constitutes a "prohibited gift" under the city's rules, ethics officials ruled.

Police and city officials met Friday with black youths to discuss race relations at Marist High School.

After squabbles, City Council group sets up neighborhood meetings for public input on police misconduct.

Jim Sonntag of Morgan Park was arrested on Wednesday in Evergreen Park.

And now aldermen want to try to deter people who might be torching cars for insurance money.

The gun likely belonged to the child's parent, who works in law enforcement, Ald. Matt O'Shea said.

The 19th Ward alderman raised money for Special Olympics, which helps more than 5,000 athletes.

A Buona Beef executive told the alderman's office on Wednesday to expect a 12-week construction period.

The city axed free garbage pickup at about 1,800 buildings Wednesday.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel committed to adding six classrooms after a tour of the school in February.

The gas company will be shutting off service Thursday to 52 residences near the damaged main.

Despite opposition from some business groups and aldermen, the hike was approved Tuesday.