Ray Lopez

People listed in the database should be notified and given a chance to object, Ald. Ray Lopez said.

No-show at Midway meeting by Aviation boss Ginger Evans draws heat from aldermen.

Sentencing would include community service and mandatory participation in social service programs.

The zoning change sailed through the City Council in a 49-1 vote on Wednesday.

Ald. Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward said he would not be intimidated by gang threats.

After the United passenger fiasco, one alderman says it's time to disband the Aviation unit.

Ald. Edward Burke (14th) said he "could not believe" so few people were on the registry.

The mayor's office also agreed to spend $1 million on violence prevention efforts — eventually.

A City Council committee delayed a vote Tuesday on how to spend $16.2 million left unclaimed.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed spending the money on trees, parks and after-school programs.

Only a fraction of Chicago homeowners claimed a property tax rebate, leaving a pot of cash available.

The ward covers parts of Brighton Park, West Englewood, Back of the Yards and Gage Park.