Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward) cited Chicago v. Morales (1999), where the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an anti-loitering ...

The Chicago Teachers Union finally has a new contract. After nearly a year of negotiations, the Chicago Board of Education voted 19-0 (with one member abstaining) to approve the contract worth $1.5 ...

This piece is part of our spring Documenters Showcase—a content series spotlighting the stories, impact, and growing network of people and organizations around the U.S. shaping participatory media and ...

— Kirk Dillard, chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors speaking on the impending budget shortfall and subsequent massive service cuts One in 5 Chicago workers may lose ...

The Green Social Housing ordinance aims to meet the need for affordable housing in Chicago without relying on federal funding. The ordinance would establish an independent nonprofit in charge of a ...