The Latest Breaking News from City Council

Bike lane law makes it easier to ticket, tow drivers blocking paths. Supporters say it will save lives

The city ordinance, passed Wednesday, raises the fine to $250 for blocking a bike lane. It also requires signs to be posted warning that a bike lane is closed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Funding for Red Line extension approved, straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Bally’s $1.7 billion River West casino gets final zoning approval from City Council

Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is now exclusively in the hands of the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally’s plan is for a $1.7 billion complex in River West, at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Ald. Sigcho-Lopez calls for hearings on CPD officer suspended over ties to the Proud Boys

The department’s handling of the probe “points out a much bigger problem about how internal affairs — and how, in general, the police department — is accountable to the public,” the alderperson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Kevin de León returns to LA City Council, meeting is abruptly halted

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León showed up for Tuesday’s council meeting nearly two hours into the proceedings, prompting council President Paul Krekorian to immediately call a recess.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Adams to forcibly hospitalize homeless

Adams has no answer for homelessness — he should ask frontline workers

Salon · Dec 13, 2022

City Council must vote to keep Red Line extension plan on track

It’s a potential win for the city — and we certainly could use a few Ws these days — as well as the South Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Casino zoning clears Council panel after minority hiring assurances

The City Council’s zoning committee approved the project 10-4 Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Dumped waste in Liverpool now considered a 'crime scene'

Council identifies top 10 locations for fly-tipping crackdown

Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022

Red Line South TIF approved by City Council committee

The primary opposition came from Budget Committee Chair Pat Dowell (3rd) and former longtime Transportation Committee Chairman Anthony Beale (9th), whose Far South Side constituents would benefit the most.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2022