Ricardo Munoz

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

The changes are designed to reduce truck traffic around 26th Street and Kostner Avenue.

Treasurer Kurt Summers endorsed the plan, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he would consider the proposal.

"I had strep throat for a week and couldn't see the doctor because I wasn't paid," said one worker.

Budget Director Alexandra Holt expected increased revenue as well as more parking income to pay for it.

"There's no strategic plan right now for training in the Department," said Lori Lightfoot.

University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman told council panel that IPRA needs to go.

A City Council panel will meet as the Police Department is going through major personnel changes.

Dozens of residents let City Council members know they had "zero credibility" after Laquan McDonald.

Experts to weigh in with City Council panel as pressure mounts to hire more officers.

Ald. Richard Munoz was named chairman of the Police Accountability Subcommittee.

A series of public hearings begins Aug. 4 at the South Shore Cultural Center.

A City Council committee plans to talk about ways to revamp police accountability.

"Wherever the wages are cheaper, that's where they go," said Labor for Bernie Chairman Larry Cohen.

Ald. Carrie Austin threw it to the Finance Committee and tried to ignore calls for a vote on it.