Chicago City Council

Amid recent large teen gatherings in downtown Chicago that have turned violent, City Council is debating changes to the city’s teen curfew policy. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

A new ordinance allows the city of Chicago to tow tow trucks that don’t follow the rules and hold victim’s cars hostage

Individuals convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riots can no longer obtain jobs with the city of Chicago thanks to a new ordinance.

Chicago’s city council is weighing a compromise on a proposal for an earlier downtown teen curfew. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Chicago aldermen appear to have reached a compromise when it comes to a heated debate over the city’s curfew policy as so-called “teen takeovers” spark heightened concerns.

Chicago’s City Council could take up a proposal for an earlier curfew this week that would ban teens and juveniles from being in the Downtown Central Business District after 8 p.m., two-hours earlier than the current law.

Chicago’s City Council could take up a proposal for an earlier curfew this week that would ban teens and juveniles from being in the Downtown Central Business District after 8 p.m., two-hours earlier than the current law.

Chicago’s inspector general has released a new report detailing gun crimes and other bad behavior committed by city employees.

A plan to borrow $830 million to finance infrastructure improvements in Chicago narrowly passed the City Council on Wednesday afternoon.

The Chicago City Council has hit the brakes on a bill to reduce the speed limits on the bulk of the city’s streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour. NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The Chicago City Council has rejected a push to lower the speed limits on the bulk of the city’s streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour.

A heated debate over a possible loan for Chicago’s sidewalk and street infrastructure ensued in City Council Wednesday. NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio reports.

Amid heavy opposition, a City Council committee on Monday did not vote on a controversial $1.25 million settlement that would have compensated the family of Dexter Reed, who was shot to death by police officers after Reed shot and wounded one of them during a traffic stop.

A controversial police shooting has become a flash-point in the debate over settlements for allegations of police misconduct. Dexter Reed was shot and killed by police after firing at officers first. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski talked to aldermen raising questions about a potential $1 million settlement.

A statewide debate over the lack of regulation of certain hemp products has made its way to Chicago City Council, with those in the cannabis industry advocating for more regulation.

Should the city of Chicago regulate and tax hemp products? The question was debated today at a special City Council hearing. No votes were taken, but as Charlie Wojciechowski reports there was little agreement on what to do about the products some say are dangerous but others say create opportunity.

Chicago’s citywide speed limit is not changing, at least for now. A proposal to lower it from 30 to 25 miles an hour didn’t go up for a vote as expected. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

An attempt to weaken Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city failed Wednesday as the City Council voted not to hear a proposal to turn over certain criminals to federal immigration officers. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

Chicago drivers may see reduced speed limits on city streets as the City Council prepares to vote on the proposal Wednesday.

Chicago drivers might need to slow down for a lower speed limit. The City Council plans to vote Wednesday on a proposal to drop the citywide speed limit. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.