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Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes police raid reforms without ban on no-knock warrants
The issue has been debated for years since Anjanette Young was handcuffed and forced to stand naked while a team of police officers mistakenly raided her home.
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Chicago Commemorates 1995 Heat Wave Victims and Honors WWII Hero Emilio Aguirre with Initiatives for a Resilient Future
Chicago commemorates the 1995 Heat Wave victims and honors WWII hero Emilio Aguirre with initiatives for future heat ...
Chicago ‘granny flat,’ coach house legalization stalled in City Council by opponents
Supporters had frantically pushed to tweak the ordinance Wednesday afternoon and believed they had struck a deal to win over ...
Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term as she considers challenging 'failing' Mayor Brandon Johnson
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest ...
Comptroller Susana Mendoza ‘leaving the door open' to Chicago mayoral bid
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek reelection in 2026, but says she’s “leaving the door open” to running for mayor of Chicago.
Upcoming Chicago budget ‘grimmest picture of all’ for Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen
Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...
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Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'
Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns ...
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Chicago mayor pushes for granny flats citywide to boost affordable housing
Legalizing additional dwelling units across Chicago would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability ...