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Ward meeting gets panhandling update

7 hours 35 min ago

Ahead of council vote on repealing restrictions in face of lawsuit threat.

Family of woman in coma sues city for arrest documents

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 22:52

Attorney for the family claims there may have been “excessive use of force” by police in the January arrest.

Evanston jobless rate up slightly

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 17:20

But still lower than for Chicago metro as a whole.

Alders eye closing at least two TIFs early

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:17

Dempster/Dodge and Chicago/Main could close earlier than planned.

D65 losing another principal

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:13

But this departure is voluntary.

House passes rental fee limits

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:46
Another bill would regulate the location of immigration detention centers.

D65: Aide arrested, placed on leave

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:16

Staffer was allegedly “being physically aggressive toward a student during class.”

Music school to broaden opportunities

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:49

Evanston-based Music Conservatory of Illinois plans to offer scholarships.

Lawmakers start deep dive on data centers

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:43
Explore potential regulation of facilities that are key to growing artificial intelligence use.

Finance panel seeks more input on wellness program

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 05:16

Members find price tag off putting for desirable program.

New details about D65 aide’s firing

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:49

Flores-Hernandez was let go after state suspended her license following sex abuse investigation.

Firefighter hurt in garage fire on Dobson

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:46

Vehicles damaged. Cause under investigation.

License suspension or speed control?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:24
Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers.

CityPads eyes purchase of Main St. building

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:18

The Chicago-based firm has been involved in two other recent housing developments in the 4th Ward.

City staff: Varying options for TIF districts

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:28

Finance panel to discuss possibly dissolving some of them.

Private karaoke space planned Downtown

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:00

“Anthem Karaoke” looking to open up at 1707 Benson Ave.

Equity survey short on responses

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 05:42

Commission chair seeks more input at ward meeting.

Lincoln principal let go by District 65

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:15

Among several administrative cuts made public when Freedom of Information response is released.

Finance panel to review wellness program

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:01

Some alders skeptical of price tag.

Autonomous vehicles await legal OK here

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:14

Waymo has started tests in Chicago. Buckner bill would legalize them throughout Cook County.

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