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Chicago City Council Sued Over Alleged Closed TIF Meeting

Plaintiffs Andy Thayer and Rick Garcia filed a lawsuit against the Chicago City Council demanding that it abide by the…

08.09.16

“What Matters Now” Especially If You’re A White Male By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Despite centuries of established…

04.20.17

Fraternal Order of Police

Part I of III For the public to fully grasp what is currently taking place not…

04.20.17

Chicago City Council Passes Mayor Emanuel’s 2016 Budget

The City Council today approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2016 budget plan that , to cover the pensions of Chicago police officers and firefighters while trying to close…

10.28.15

Homeless Activists Sleep at Chicago City Hall

Homeless Activists Sleep at Chicago City Hall Homeless Activists Sleeping Overnight Outside City Hall “The phrase “persistent poverty” implies that…

10.26.15

Chicago New Budget Proposal: Taxpayers Take the Hit

The skyline of Chicago is one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. It’s one of the first things…

10.01.15

Chicago City Council Black Caucus Gets New Chairman

Alderman Sawyer of the 6th ward, is the New Chairman of the City Council Black Caucus Sixth Ward Alderman…

05.21.15

New Chicago Littering Law Carries $1,500 Max Fine For Trash Tossers, Adds Vehicle Impoundment

The Chicago City Council approved a new littering law Wednesday marked by steeper fines and the possibility of the city…

09.12.13

Rekia Boyd death lawsuit among likely city of Chicago settlements

The city of Chicago could pay $4.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a 22-year-old woman…

03.11.13