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City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants
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.
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a potential mayoral veto.
Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
The Chicago City Council voted to block a proposal to allow city police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement on Wednesday.
Chicago Mulls Vote on Amendment to Weaken Welcoming City Rules
Chicago is considering whether a measure to scale back its sanctuary city rule should go to a council vote, a move that comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Activists protest proposed changes to Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
Aldermen to consider changes to Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance
Aldermen will vote Wednesday on whether to let police work with federal agents when undocumented immigrants are arrested for certain crimes—including drug charges, prostitution, and loitering. Marissa Sulek reports.
Vote on sanctuary city rule change blocked; proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council
It was expected to be a big day in the Chicago City Council, but two controversial ordinances fell short of passing. One involved the city's speed limit, and the other a proposal to impact the way police handle undocumented immigrants.

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Push to lower Chicago speed limit to 25 mph hits a red light in City Council
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Things to do in Chicago Jan. 16-22: The Mix
MLK Day concerts, the musicals 'Fun Home' and 'Come From Away' and a visit by actor Josh Gad are among the entertainment ...
Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period
David Keller believes that talent comes from anywhere and everywhere. “And as a part of that, we want to make our presence ...
Coyotes Are Wreaking Havoc in Chicago
It is mating season for coyotes, which "generally means increased activity in urban areas, including Chicago," according to ...
Unexpected visitor hiding in Chicago Aldi grocery store caught on video
Shoppers and staff at a Chicago Aldi were surprised to find a coyote hiding in the refrigerated section, prompting a response ...
Walgreens closing five stores on South, West sides of Chicago
Walgreens says it will close five stores on the South and West sides of Chicago next month, drawing criticism from local ...
Kuvia, winter tradition at University of Chicago, canceled over student's arrest, suspension
Student Mamayan Jabateh was arrested in connection with a protest for the Palestinian cause and has been evicted from campus, ...
Here are the members of Chicago’s new school board
In November, voters elected 10 of 21 school board members. The rest of the board, including the president, are appointed by ...
Chicago Faces Colder Temps Amid Hydrologic Warning
The drop in temperatures in Chicago has raised concerns about river ice formation, which could lead to ice jams in major waterways.
Chicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit Woes
Chicago transit officials are advocating for a $1.5 billion annual funding package to help keep one of the country’s largest ...
As Trump’s deportation threats loom, Chicago’s immigrant communities prepare emergency plans
The plans include phone trees, Know Your Rights flyers, role-playing ICE encounters and passports for children.