Jake Sheridan covers local politics and the City Council for the Tribune's City Hall team. He previously worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tribune's Metro desk. He is a graduate of Duke University. He welcomes tips on important news, overlooked problems and colorful stories via X and email.
In Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said officials were "disappointed" that Illinois lawmakers failed to pass legislation, while Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott said he's "optimistic."
Mayor Brandon Johnson argued Wednesday that Chicago police are doing a better job without gunshot detection technology like the controversial ShotSpotter system he got rid of.
Three independent candidates submitted thousands of signatures to get on the November ballot in Illinois’ 4th Congressional district, teeing up a rare contested general election.
A Southwest Side bike lane fight is about more than just that project. It's the latest front in a citywide political divide over the future of transportation and safety.
The City Council voted 28-21 to approve the ordinance that requires the Police Department to fire officers with ties to groups like the Three Percenters or Proud Boys.
The City Council voted to freeze the pay increases for at least two years. The veto-proof majority tees up future pushes to fully end the required raises.