Scott Waguespack,

Ald. Michelle Harris, chairman of the Rules Committee, planned to make another try at passage next week.

A group of five aldermen who represent a well funded TIF want it to go toward schools.

Ald. George Cardenas called for making students a priority, but others defended their TIF funds.

Rates to go up 30 percent over five years, and more money still will be needed to fund city pensions.

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

Protesters at the Board of Education backed three aldermanic proposals to raise a total of $400 million.

A subsequent vote to scuttle a referendum on city lobbying failed in the City Council as well.

The switch come after a letter from the parks service questioning preservation efforts surfaced.

Parliamentary tactics used to limit ballot questions "hurts democracy," says Ald. David Moore.

Ald. Pawar sponsored the plan after months of conflict with the "Lincoln Park Pirates" — Lincoln Towing.

"If you're 'living like a local,' there aren't going to be any locals there," Ald. Michele Smith said.

The new schools that tested positive for lead were Chappell, Durkin Park, Gunsaulus and Wentworth.

The plan was approved by the City Council despite National Parks Service concerns with preservation.

The Chicago Architecture Foundation plays host to the exhibit "50 Designers, 50 Ideas, 50 Wards."

Fifteen aldermen still voted with Rahm 100 percent of the time, and he's never lost a contested vote.