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City, Gold Coast merchants should ‘expedite’ installing barriers to keep robbers’ cars off sidewalks, alderperson says

If nothing is done about robbers using cars to break into stores, “some of the retailers may give up on the area, and we can’t afford that,” Ald. Brian Hopkins said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

Ten-day paid leave plan passes City Council: Chicago employers must give workers more time off than other Illinois firms

The Council voted 36-12 in favor of the ordinance that requires Chicago businesses to give their workers 10 days off per year beginning Jan. 1, including five sick days and five vacation days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

Paid leave ordinance Council vote delayed

The ordinance would require 10 days off a year — five sick days and five vacation days. Companies with 100 or more workers would be reqired to pay out up to seven days of unused time when employees leave.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

License Committee advances compromise to make pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s version requires annual approval from local alderpersons before restaurants and bars are allowed to set up.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

Johnson forges compromise to expand outdoor dining in Chicago

The mayor is making permanent an expanded outdoor dining program that helped restaurants and bars get through the pandemic, while he preserves input from the local alderperson.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

Will Ramirez-Rosa’s new Council leadership roles be ‘big step forward’ for progressives — or kick in the pants to developers?

If the new zoning chair and Council floor leader is more pragmatic than some of his critics expect, it could be a positive step for progressive politics in Chicago and developers.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023

Chicago police probing claims cops failed to intervene in viral weekend attack downtown

A couple who was attacked, and a Good Samaritan who came to their aid, have said officers drove past the melee Saturday night in the 100 Block of North Wabash Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Alderman blasts fractious CPD leadership for flat-footed response to violent weekend gatherings

Officials fought amongst themselves and street cops were overwhelmed, Ald Brian Hopkins said, as groups of teens jumped on cars and set fires in the Loop — and at least three teens were shot. ‘Nobody knew who was in charge,’ Hopkins said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

‘A game-changer’: Chicago City Council members, residents react to return of Democratic convention

The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday morning that Chicago will host the 2024 convention next August. Chicago beat out New York and Atlanta.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023

Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023