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Ald. Marty Quinn, 13th, speaks during the City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on Sept. 29, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago aldermen require bigger majority for city-issued debt in blow to mayoral power

September 29, 2026 at 5:36 p.m.

Chicago aldermen approved a plan Tuesday to require an even larger City Council majority for the city to borrow money.

Rachael Van Vechten pays for parking on her phone while her children, Henry and Charles, play with the parking meter box in Lincoln Square on Sept. 25, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago parking meters switching owners, aldermen point to improvements over 2008 deal

September 30, 2026 at 12:13 p.m.

The infamous parking meter lease that Chicagoans love to hate is switching hands, with a New York investment firm taking over after aldermen got them to improve the deal.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a press conference announcing the introduction of the Protecting Renters Ordinance at Daley Plaza on June 29, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago renters’ rights overhaul stalls again as sides seek compromise

September 29, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

The City Hall fight between Mayor Brandon Johnson and opponents has again stalled two ordinances aimed at overhauling Chicago renters’ rights.

Ald. Anthony Beale, 9th, speaks at the Chicago City Council meeting on Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Aldermen advance Chicago parking meter system sale

September 24, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Aldermen gave initial approval Thursday to the sale of Chicago’s infamously privatized parking meter system from one owner to another.

Attendees are reflected in a mirror as Donovan Harvey, director of housing for the mayor’s office, speaks about the Protecting Renters Ordinance at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Sept. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Dueling tenants’ rights proposals stall as City Hall heads toward negotiations

September 23, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

A pair of ordinances aimed at overhauling renters’ rights in Chicago were delayed Wednesday as Mayor Brandon Johnson and his opponents stood by their respective versions.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after the Chicago City Council meeting Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes Chicago data center moratorium: ‘We can’t wait’

September 23, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center moratorium ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the controversial developments from popping up in Chicago for one year.

Michael Sacks, center, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel attend the launching of the Greater Chatham Initiative on June 29, 2016. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks demands social media videos stop in legal letter

September 22, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Billionaire Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks sent a cease and desist letter to a company paying social media influencers for videos discussing his involvement in Chicago politics.

Mary Richardson-Lowry, corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, answers questions during a press conference at City Hall, Dec. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

City Hall top lawyer out in latest Mayor Brandon Johnson administration exit

September 22, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporation counsel is retiring from City Hall, his office announced Tuesday in the latest shakeup of his administration.

Second person charged in man’s fatal shove from moving Red Line train

September 18, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.

Katlar Parchman, 19, faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder, and is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing Saturday.

Reynaldo Guevara leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on June 8, 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

City strikes sweeping Guevara police misconduct deal as proposed settlement fund soars

September 18, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson forecasts a $401 million cost for settlements in 2027, and much of it appears set to go to a deal to settle cases tied to former Detective...

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