The Latest Breaking News from City Council

Don’t put city’s pilot program to clear sidewalk snow on ice

Inaccessible sidewalks after snowstorms force many vulnerable residents, such as those with disabilities and the elderly, to stay in their homes. A City Council committee will meet on the pilot program proposal this week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

One of stars of Lightfoot’s cabinet moving on

Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara said she decided when she took the $189,996-a-year job to work at a “four-year pace.” The time has run out. Her resignation takes effect on July 28.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023

All candidates for Tucson City Council Ward 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the Aug. 1 Democratic primary for Tucson City Council Ward 2 — ncumbent Paul Cunningham and Lisa Nutt — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7, 2023

Woman given £400 fly-tipping fine after putting cardboard boxes NEXT to her bin

Hard-up student Marta Stankiewicz, 45, who is surviving only on her student loan, says the fine from Stoke-on-Trent City Council seems 'excessive'

Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023

What we know about St. Petersburg’s Rays, Tropicana Field negotiations

From March through May, city officials were negotiating in granular detail with the Tampa Bay Rays and its partner, Hines, on redevelopment plans for Tropicana Field.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Chicago’s minimum wage is increasing July 1. Here’s what to know

Chicago’s minimum wage will increase July 1, hitting $15.80 per hour for many workers across the city.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023

Civic Federation’s acting president makes case for major reform of city government

Over the years, the Civic Federation has repeatedly advocated for cutting the 50-member City Council in half, only to have alderpersons protect their fiefdoms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023

Divided City Council approves $1 million settlement in police shooting case

“The sin of the police officer was he turned the body camera off a little too soon. ... We should not be paying this family a million dollars,” said Ald. Nick Sposato. But Ald. Chris Taliaferro disagreed: “Either we trust our lawyers or we don’t.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

Effort revs up to phase out ‘sub-minimum wage’ for tipped workers

The “One Fair Wage” campaign wants tipped workers to make the same minimum wage as anyone else in Chicago. Tipped workers instead are paid $9. On July 1, that rises to $9.48 and the $15-an-hour minimum wage goes to $15.80.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

19 City Council members push candidate for top cop; head of search calls it ‘completely inappropriate’

The criticism came after the alderpersons signed a letter expressing “disappointment and dismay” that the panel leading the search didn’t give a follow-up interview to the Chicago Police Department’s patrol chief.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023