City Council, Chicago

City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants
Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council Wednesday, a victory for the mayor as his administration prepares for the looming threat of deportations under incoming President Donald Trump.
Chicago School Board members to be sworn in during City Council meeting
Sean Harden serves as the president of the Chicago Board of Education. He was selected by Johnson to lead the board in December. Harden, a native South Sider, has decades of experience working for the city, holding the title of deputy CEO of community affairs for CPS and director of workforce development for the city.
City Council blocks effort to amend Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The council, without debate, voted 39-11 during the first meeting of the year to block the measure put forth by Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) and Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) to create carve-outs in the ordinance establishing Chicago as a sanctuary city.
Activists protest proposed changes to Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
Chicago City Council weighs change to Sanctuary City status
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on a proposed change to the ordinance that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
The Chicago City Council voted to block a proposal to allow city police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement on Wednesday.
Aldermen to consider changes to Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance
Aldermen will vote Wednesday on whether to let police work with federal agents when undocumented immigrants are arrested for certain crimes—including drug charges, prostitution, and loitering. Marissa Sulek reports.

Push to change Chicago sanctuary city ordinance blocked

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Donald Trump’s mass deportation pledge could test Chicago’s immigrant protections
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to enact mass deportations — and his famous antipathy toward Chicago — have girded local ...
As Trump’s deportation threats loom, Chicago’s immigrant communities prepare emergency plans
The plans include phone trees, Know Your Rights flyers, role-playing ICE encounters and passports for children.
New gunshot detection program in Chicago seeks city approval
A brand new gunshot detection program could soon be underway in Chicago if Mayor Brandon Johnson gives it the greenlight.
New Chicago school board sworn in as CTU president pushes to reach deal over contentious contract
The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in Wednesday morning, marking a historic shift in oversight of the country’s ...
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Bally's seeking lucrative property tax break for Chicago casino
The gambling company is seeking a reduction in its tax assessment — and betting that City Hall will approve the break rather ...
Chicago's bond rating dropped to BBB — one step above lowest investment grade
The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...
Chicago alders to vote on plan that would allow CPD to work with ICE in some instances
Aldermen will vote on whether to let police work with federal agents when undocumented immigrants are arrested for certain ...