City Council, Chicago Police Department

City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a potential mayoral veto.
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.
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.
Chicago Mulls Vote on Amendment to Weaken Welcoming City Rules
Chicago is considering whether a measure to scale back its sanctuary city rule should go to a council vote, a move that comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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.
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.
Vote on sanctuary city rule change blocked; proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council
It was expected to be a big day in the Chicago City Council, but two controversial ordinances fell short of passing. One involved the city's speed limit, and the other a proposal to impact the way police handle undocumented immigrants.
I spent 48 hours in the 'top city to visit' in 2025. It was nice, but it definitely didn't live up to that title.
Travel site Lonely Planet named Toulouse the best city to visit in 2025, but I found the French city felt like an ...
More than 75,000 millennials moved to this Ohio city in 2023, a new report finds
One big Ohio city ranked among the most popular moving destinations for millennials, according to a SmartAsset report. Find ...
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How a city worker stole over $53 million in 22-year deception
Rita Crundwell used her position as Dixon, Illinois, comptroller and treasurer to embezzle $53.7 million for her Quarter ...
Browns sued by city over possible move from Cleveland to proposed domed stadium in suburbs
Cleveland's fight to keep the Browns from moving from downtown and into a proposed dome in the suburbs has taken yet another ...
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What is a sanctuary city? A primer on the immigration showdown.
The incoming Trump White House and “sanctuary” jurisdictions have staked out opposing ground on immigration. A core ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said that the city will “start from scratch” on a new community benefits agreement, canceling the ...
San Diego mayor confronts $258 million deficit in upcoming State of the City address
Facing a $258M deficit, Mayor Gloria's address will focus on budget cuts, public safety, and the homelessness crisis at 3 p.m ...
Contracts signed for City Hospital regeneration
Contracts have been exchanged for the regeneration of Birmingham's former City Hospital site, with plans to build 750 homes ...
Mayor Francis Suarez delivers final State of City address at Miami Freedom Park
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday gave his final State of the City address at Freedom Park. With 300 days left in ...
Vulnerable penguin chick born at NE zoo loves exploring. Meet the ‘inquisitive’ baby
Humboldt penguins are considered a vulnerable species, the zoo said, and face extinction in the wild. The zoo said it is part ...