Scott Waguespack,

But city officials said an elected board overseeing the airports would be a "backwards approach."

"Neighbors will suffer Friday night through Monday morning," Ald. Brendan Reilly said.

The Independent Police Review Authority would explain police settlements, but it may soon be disbanded.

Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) is now backing away from the plan, which had some support on the council.

Ald. Anthony Beale said patrons routinely bring in "gallons of liquor" to The Factory in the 9th Ward.

The project has been a long time coming for the intersection of Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont.

More than 90 percent of voters supported the referendum on Tuesday's ballot.

32nd Ward residents will have a chance to vote to urge their alderman to save historic buildings.

The plan may or may not be for it to run along the Blue Line, but an alderman is dubious in any case.

Ald. Proco Joe Moreno called the passage a "huge victory," while Ald. Scott Waguespack opposed.

The Inspector General will be able to investigate "breaches of ethics" but not government efficiency.

A move to raise tobacco taxes and put money toward high-school orientation met resistance.

CDOT workers removed the free weekend parking signs lining Logan Square boulevards Wednesday.

A letter to the U.S. Department of Justice hit "the culture of abuse, secrecy and deceit" in Chicago.

But Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd), a vocal opponent of the mayor, said the speech "lacked substance."