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Independent Airport Board Left Off Ballot After Vote By Council Committee

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

Effort To Give Voice To Airport Noise Activists Detoured By City Council

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

Fioretti Charges Committee Violated Rules to Snuff School-Board Referendum

Ald. Bob Fioretti said the Rules Committee violated the Open Meetings Act.

'Political Shenanigans' Block Referendum on Elected School Board, Ald. Says

The Rules Committee hastily passed three new referendums for the February municipal election.

City Hall Year in Review: 5 Stories That Mattered to Locals in 2013

CPS closures, Ventra snafus overshadowed aldermanic shifts in the City Council as Rahm kept rolling.

Aldermen Clash Over Allowing Votes on Electing a CPS Board, Using TIF Cash

Aldermen largely debated TIFs instead of a procedural issue involving the Rules Committee.

Rule Versus Rules: Aldermen Draw on Obscure Procedure to Free Legislation

Aldermen Bob Fioretti and John Arena invoked Rule 41 in calling for a vote on their school proposals.

Rules Committee Chairman Ald. Michelle Harris Asks for Patience

The Chatham lawmaker takes over the idea-blocking committee "where good legislation goes to die."

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.