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Aldermen voted 26-19 against the fur ban proposed by Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), after impassioned pleas from critics who said it would harm Black entrepreneurs, and that a decision on whether or not to buy fur products should be left up to individual consumers. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted down an effort to ban the sale of new fur products in the city.
Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), who chairs the City Council Black Caucus, said banning the sale of new furs would "have such a devastating economic consequence to our city's small businesses."
The city's police oversight agency recommended officer Nicholas Jovanovich be fired for using excessive force against Miracle Boyd, but he resigned before facing any possible disciplinary action.
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials.
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials. Marissa Sulek reports.
Mayor Johnson’s controversial plan to raise $830 million for city improvements through a new bond proposal made it through the City Council. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The City Council on Wednesday narrowly approved an $830 million bond deal to finance infrastructure projects. On the surface, it sounds great for Chicago; new money to repair crumbling streets, rusted light poles, and bad bridges. But critics say, while those fixes need to be made, the way the city plans to pay for it is financially irresponsible.
Critics have called the back-loaded structure of the bond deal financially irresponsible.
Young said she's still waiting on Mayor Brandon Johnson to make good on a promise to pass an ordinance creating strict rules on how and when police raids can be executed.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st), the chief sponsor of the ordinance, had argued a lower speed limit was necessary to protect public safety.
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to issue $830 million in bonds to fund various infrastructure projects – scheduled for a final vote by the Chicago City Council on Wednesday – is facing pushback from some aldermen, especially with the threat of federal funding cuts.
City Council members said they were ready to debate the Dexter Reed settlement and they were shocked when it was passed over — presumably because the votes were not there to pass it. Megan Hickey reports.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee was ready Monday to battle over a controversial settlement for the family of Dexter Reed, who was killed by Chicago police officers last year in a shootout following a traffic stop on the West Side. But as Megan Hickey reports, the vote was scrapped at the last minute.
Some aldermen say the settlement will send a dangerous message, while others say it will save the city money, and time, in the long run. Andrew Ramos reports.
Some aldermen say the settlement will send a dangerous message, while others say it will save the city money, and time, in the long run.
The settlement agreement also would include "non-monetary relief" that would set new restrictions on traffic stops for the Chicago Police Department, sources said.
Angela Parks was hit by an SUV fleeing police in August 2020, and was left a quadriplegic before dying 18 months later.
On May 11, 1988, David K. Nelson Jr., a student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed his painting “Mirth & Girth” — which depicted the late Mayor Harold Washington in a bra, panties, and a garter belt. As Linda MacLennan reports for Channel 2 News, some alders found the painting so offensive that they came to the School of the Art Institute to take it down.
The display, titled "U.S-Israel War Machine," is part of an exhibit on puppets. A group of alderpeople want it removed.
A group of aldermen want a display, titled U.S.-Israel War Machine, to be removed from the Cultural Center. Sabrina Franza reports.
The display, titled U.S-Israel War Machine, is part of an exhibit on puppets.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
In the days since the earthquake, Jones said life in Thailand has been hectic — and many other expats are fleeing and going home. But he is not.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 31, 2025.
Harth and have now opened Monday Coffee's first café in Starling, a new neighborhood space on 16th Street in North Lawndale where people can meet to enjoy coffee and company together. Joe Donlon introduces us.
Jahari Jones, who is from Chicago’s South Side, moved to Bangkok late last year. He was editing a YouTube video when he felt the earthquake last week.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
Investigators said it was too early as of Monday night to know what caused the fire. Sara Machi reports.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
Neighbors created a makeshift memorial for the boys in front of the home.
The tornado snapped more trees along its northeasterly path before dissipating in the area of Lake Village and Schneider.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
City and NASCAR officials released their traffic plans for the 2025 Chicago Street Race being held in and around Grand Park on July 5 and 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
