The measure would have sharply weakened the control of Mayor Brandon Johnson and future mayors over debt issuances, making it harder to raise money for infrastructure spending.

Aldermen advanced an ordinance Monday that restricts when the city’s Law Department can attend investigative interviews.

A City Council push to wrest power away from Mayor Brandon Johnson and his successors by requiring more aldermanic support to issue debt narrowly failed to advance Monday.

It is unclear whether Mayor Brandon Johnson has enough political muscle to convince at least 25 alderpeople to buck the ...

Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to rein in city spending, but his allies argued it could grind infrastructure ...

Legalizing additional dwelling units across Chicago would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability ...

The rare rejection by the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee means the proposal will not advance to the full City ...

Alderman Nicole Lee warned of this fall’s “very, very difficult” negotiations that “will likely include a property tax levy” despite widespread resistance.

Chicago taxpayers might be on the hook for billions more in new costs thanks to a bill that quietly passed in Springfield.

Recent polls show Democrats are perceived as 'out of touch' and 'weak' by many voters, as the party struggles with immigration policies and the rise of socialist candidates.

The Chicago City Council could vote to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a snap curfew measure for teenagers.

New York? Never heard of her. Rory Buccheri discovers why Chicago is an unsung pioneer when it comes to LGBT+ history, community and progress ...