New taxes on the wealthy, such as a city income or payroll tax, would likely need changes to state or federal laws.

City Hall has improperly asserted attorney-client privilege to withhold evidence in numerous inspector general investigations ...

Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) wants to raise the threshold for approving City Hall borrowing from a simple majority, ...

Ald. Walter Burnett confirmed his exit Wednesday as speculation mounts over Mayor Brandon Johnson tapping him to lead the ...

It's time to bring to a head the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units, senior mayoral advisor ...

Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking ...

Walter Burnett Jr.’s departure from the City Council strips Mayor Brandon Johnson of a trusted bridge-builder with deep ties ...

Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her belief that the Chicago City Council must protect ...

The longest-serving member currently on the Chicago City Council is retiring at the end of the month, and he wants his son to be appointed to replace him. Some critics say this could be another ...

A new push to legalize coach houses citywide is reviving a long-running zoning fight in Chicago as the proposal returns to the City Council’s agenda next week.

A sharp maneuver by a pair of aldermen in Monday’s city council meeting saved West Chicago leadership from further acrimony.