CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council passed a controversial curfew designed to prevent so-called "teen takeovers" Wednesday. It passed 27-22, but Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would veto it.

(The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen have approved a curfew ordinance aimed at preventing violent teen gatherings, but the city’s mayor said he’ll veto it. The city council passed a ...

Chicago battle over ‘snap curfew' ordinance could come to a head Wednesday The heated battle could reach a boiling point Wednesday if the measure goes for vote at City Council ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a controversial temporary curfew ordinance approved by City Council aimed at preventing violent teen gatherings, citing concerns it would harm community trust ...

The letter will be read at the July 16 council meeting. Before the council vote,18 members of the Progressive Caucus urged the mayor to veto the ordinance, all but guaranteeing Johnson will have ...

So, City Council will have to fill it,” Conway said. “If the mayor’s office can’t get it over the finish line, we are gonna have to find a way.” Chicago Tribune’s Alice Yin contributed.

But the emergence of two poles in the City Council, albeit messy ones, has given aldermen footing to have debates outside the old with-mayor, against-mayor paradigm, Ramanathan said.

City Budget Director Annette Guzman said the City Council “must reaffirm the grocery tax before the state’s deadline of Oct. 1.” Allowing that tax to lapse in 2026 would cost city coffers an ...

After a year's delay, the Chicago City Council could consider a measure next week to allow coach houses citywide. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the lead sponsor, Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, both ...