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Outgoing Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's name removed from outside Village Hall
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn ...
Mayor Johnson makes the case against downtown curfew on the eve of City Council showdown
The mayor argued against a stricter downtown curfew that would only “push the challenges elsewhere,” adding there were “three ...
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Mayor-Backed ‘Green Social Housing’ Ordinance Stalls In Council
The measure would create a city-run nonprofit that would partner with developers to build environmentally friendly housing ...
Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, the first Egyptian woman mayor in the U.S., heading to 2nd term
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Chicago teachers reach contract deal for 1st time in more than decade without strike
For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout ...
Mayor Johnson pushes environmental equity law after feds allege racist policies
An ordinance is expected to be introduced Wednesday. City Hall promised President Joe Biden’s administration that it would ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson sounds alarm on Chicago city budget, but critics say he's late to the game
Johnson wants early talks and open dialogue with other city leaders, but some members of the City Council said they've been ...