Chicago City Wire

Ald. Ray Lopez is slamming Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s declaration of a state of emergency after years of declaring the city a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants.

Sturn: ‘Graphic proof of Illinois's historical corruption by the reigning Democratic Party’

Former Chicago Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Don Sturn commented on the ComEd Four bribery convictions.

Boulton: ‘I stand on my prediction that Michael Madigan will eventually be convicted of crimes’

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Stephen Boulton is predicting a conviction for Michael Madigan on public corruption charges following the convictions of the ComEd Four for engaging in a Madigan-centric bribery scheme.

Reps. García, Underwood, Davids, LaTurner, Mann and Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act

“This legislation is an important first step towards justice,” said Representative García.

Lightfoot: 'That is why today I have issued a declaration emergency, to bolster our response to the arrival of the migrants'

Chicago’s Committee on Budget and Government Operations has approved $51 million in additional funding to address the city's current migrant humanitarian crisis.

Duckworth, Durbin and Quigley Announce $200 Million for CTA Railcar Replacement

U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) today announced $200,000,000 in federal funding for the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) railcar replacement efforts.

Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole

Letter comes as one year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act being signed into law and as the nation reels from another weekend of horrific gun violence.

Ramirez, García, Schakowsky lead IL Colleagues Urging DHS and FEMA to Provide Expedited Funding for Migrants in Chicago

“Many migrants traveled for almost a year by foot, on trains, in the back of trucks, through jungles and rivers to find safety and opportunity.

García, Ramirez, Schakowsky lead Colleagues Urging DHS and FEMA to Provide Expedited Funding for Migrants in Chicago

“Many migrants traveled for almost a year by foot, on trains, in the back of trucks, through jungles and rivers to find safety and opportunity.

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Chicago's Johnson working to finalize inauguration plans: 'This was always a movement of, by, and for the people'

As Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson puts the finishing touches on his May 15 inauguration at the University of Illinois' Credit Union 1 Arena, he is keeping the people who voted for him at the top of his mind.

Chicago's Johnson selects Waller as interim police superintendent: 'He is deeply committed to accountability, collaboration and excellence'

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has announced that Fred Waller, former chief of patrol for the Chicago Police Department, will serve as the department's interim superintendent.

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Chicago business owner on immigrant influx: 'We found 125 million for 6 months, don’t tell me we can’t do it for anything else'

Chicago residents are struggling to deal with the unexpected changes and disasters caused by Chicago’s stance as a Sanctuary City.

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Calls for Prayers and Justice Following the Killing of a Female Chicago Police Officer Saturday Morning

“Our hearts go out to the family members of the officer,” he said. “They need our prayers and support.”

As Gun Deaths in America Top 14,000 So Far This Year, Rep. Kelly, Senators Booker, Warren Announce Introduction of Firearm Safety Act