Local Government Meeting today in City of Chicago
City of Chicago City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!
Vallas questions Mayor Johnson’s police priorities amid rising crime and CTA concerns: ‘Incompetency on full display’
Former mayoral candidate and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas raised concerns over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s use of police resources for his personal security as Chicago continues to face rising crime and shrinking police presence on streets, in schools and on public transit.
DHS accuses Gov. Pritzker of aiding criminals amid Chicago riots
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on the social media platform X that it has accused Illinois Governor JB Pritzker of aiding violent criminals.
- Federal data links urban crime spike to policy changes in major cities like Chicago
- Chicago Sun-Times criticized for launching map tracking federal immigration agents
- IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Honduran repeat illegal re-entrant arrested by ICE in Chicago
- Mayor Johnson visits Lakeview as part of Day in the Ward event
- Kat Abughazaleh draws scrutiny after protests at Chicago-area ICE facility
Mayor Johnson criticizes withholding of $2.1B federal transit funds from Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to the decision by the White House Office of Management and Budget to withhold $2.1 billion in federal funding previously allocated for public transit improvements in Chicago.
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City Council approves $98 million TIF for Field Building residential conversion
Field Building Revitalization Partners LLC has received approval from the City Council for $98 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support the conversion of the Field Building at 135 S. LaSalle St. in downtown Chicago.
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Mayor Johnson opens Lakeview Landing offering 37 accessible homes for disabled residents
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lakeview Landing, an affordable housing development in Chicago that introduces 37 homes designed specifically for residents with disabilities.
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Paul Vallas criticizes local leaders over immigration messaging and supports action on domestic violence
Paul Vallas posted several statements in October 2025 criticizing local leaders’ rhetoric about immigration enforcement and commending Alderman Silvana Tabares’ work on domestic violence policy.
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Art Institute of Chicago names Kit Maxwell chair for applied arts of Europe
Dr. Christopher (Kit) Maxwell has been appointed as the Chair and Eloise W. Martin Curator of Applied Arts of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Chicago sees falling crime rates amid changes under State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke
Mayor Brandon Johnson has faced criticism for his handling of crime in Chicago, with some arguing that the recent decline in violent crime is not a result of his policies.
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Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against federal officer
An alleged member of a Chicago street gang has been charged with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in an immigration enforcement operation.
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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican thief, illegal entrant arrested by ICE in Chicago
Ricardo Pichardo-Zambrano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for theft and use of a vehicle in another crime and illegal entry, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Government-related event in City of Chicago happening Oct. 12-18
In City of Chicago, the following event is scheduled for this week.
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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 12-18)
This week in City of Chicago history.
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Celebrating Jack Schaffer's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the businessman and politician (October 12)
On October 12, 1942, Jack Schaffer was born, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to business and public service.
