Susan Sadlowski-Garza

A new study launched by city officials will investigate all companies who may use manganese.

Garza said she wants a community benefits agreement for the project.

A total of ten readers will take the stage tonight and Thursday in Morgan Park.

Ald. George Cardenas urged the mayor not to "ignore the needs of the Latino community."

Parents who had to go pick up kids left chanting, "We want a vote. Keep our schools afloat."

The new school in East Side will help with overcrowding in the area, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

More than 10,000 people are expected to participate in a Labor Day Parade that will celebrate unions.

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa's bid to reinstate the corporate head tax was instantly derailed.

Ald. Michele Smith remained opposed, saying it would not halt proliferation of rentals in Lincoln Park.

Last-minute tweaks to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home-sharing proposal swayed aldermen.

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

With rats and geese to chase, city should leave the animals alone, alderman proposes.

The Public Safety Committee OK'd a "one-time temporary change" to make Eddie Johnson police chief.

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf endorsed the ban, as aldermen pondered the "enforcement mechanism."

Aldermen on Wednesday approved a new set of tobacco taxes in addition to raising the age to buy tobacco.