Mayor Johnson Makes Controversial Comments on Law Enforcement and Incarceration. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declared his intention to “eradicate” what he called the “sickness” of law enforcement, jails,

Lawsuits targeting Watts, who ran a corrupt public housing unit and was sent to federal prison for shaking down an FBI informant, have long placed a financial strain on the city.

Cesar Herrera, 37, has been charged with attempted murder and unlawful weapon use after a shooting incident in Chicago. He was arrested on September 16 and is awaiting a detention hearing.

Chicago’s Dulcelandia candy store is usually packed with shoppers loading up on traditional sweets ahead of Mexican Independence Day. But just a few days before this weekend’s festivities, it was completely empty.

The ordinance backed by the License Committee Tuesday would legalize video gaming terminals at roughly 3,500 establishments licensed as “public places of amusement” where liquor can be sold, but is not the primary source of revenue.

I don’t know if anyone is willing to stand up against the billionaire governor because of fear that he would dump money into their opponent’s campaigns,” Raymond Lopez told The

Members of the City Council Public Safety Committee spoke out against the Trump administration's plans to send troops to Chicago, saying there are better alternatives to helping the city fight crime.