Scott Waguespack,

Ald. Scott Waguespack said retaining walls have numerous trouble spots, "and Metra knows."

Two City Council groups criticized the voucherlike program, as did state Rep. Will Guzzardi.

The zoning changes open the areas north and south of Goose Island to mixed-used residential projects.

Professor Dick Simpson, a former aldermen, found divided votes have doubled in the mayor's second term.

The North Branch Framework made no specific plan for a major new park.

A city plan for the future of the area doesn't include enough parks and green space, they said.

The last day to comment on the North Branch Industrial Corridor's future is Monday. 

The vacancies are due to a significant number of retirements, a city spokeswoman said.

The Tuesday evening shooting might have been related to a shooting on W. Diversey the day before.

Construction crews were resurfacing Fullerton Avenue Thursday and Friday between Racine and Ashland.

The program needs to be extended to allow the 63 signs to be completed, city officials said.

Ald. Michele Smith wants a 10-acre park along the river to be set aside in the Finkl Steel development.

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

Critics complained that Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2017 budget proposal was light on funding specifics.

The City Council's Human Relations Committee approved new restrictions on coercion and verbal abuse.