Evanston buildings may have to be powered by renewable electricity; Council postpones vote
Evanson is considering a Healthy Buildings Ordinance; it would require some buildings to shift from gas to renewable ...
Activists, officials call for significant changes at Chicago-run animal shelter
The shelter, the only one operated by the city, has euthanized double the animals did it in 2020 according to the activists, ...
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Debate over Chicago's sanctuary policies intensifies as federal lawmakers seek answers from Mayor Johnson
Chicago’s sanctuary city policy dates back to 1985 when then-Mayor Harold Washington enacted protections for undocumented residents. The ordinance has since been updated by multiple mayors, including ...
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Chicago suburb approves ban on Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC edibles
The Elgin City Council voted to ban Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC edibles. Opponents argued the move would hurt small businesses ...
WATCH: Chicago city council approves mayor’s borrowing plan despite objections
Chicago’s city council has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $830 million bond issue. By a vote of 26 to 23, aldermen said ...
Chicago Council narrowly approves Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan for $830M bond for infrastructure
Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond proposal for critical infrastructure improvements Wednesday during a special meeting. The controversial plan passed 26-23. ABC7 ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson tweaks bond plan as City Council set to vote on it
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team is offering aldermen language clarifying that the money will not be used for purposes other than ...