Chicago’s anti-gentrification ordinance has been reduced in scope due to objections from two aldermen, Felix Cardona Jr. and ...

When Ald. Scott Waguespack started his City Council career as an opponent of Mayor Richard M. Daley, it was mostly at the wrong end of a bunch of lopsided votes. But his days as one of five ...

A rare provision in Chicago’s zoning code may force aldermen to vote on a 615-unit development with 124 affordable apartments in Lincoln Park.

Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, attends a City Council meeting at City Hall on March 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. said he is stepping down. He said he will leave the Chicago City Council at the end of the month. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.

Chicago's 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. wants his son to replace him in the City Council after his retirement, which is drawing criticism.

Chicago curfew change passes City Council over mayor's objections as possible veto looms The curfews, which face a veto threat from Mayor Johnson, could be imposed by Chicago police with as little ...