Monday, March 16, 2026

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city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson allies shoot down attempt to level legislative playing field between City Council and mayor

The Rules Committee voted down a resolution that would have converted the Legislative Reference Bureau into the Office of Legislative Counsel. That new office would have been charged with giving “competent, unbiased advice” on parliamentary procedure and other legal matters.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS leadership over state of contract negotiations

After helping elect one of their own to the mayor's office, CTU is now at odds with the previous mayor's pick to lead CPS, calling him a "Lightfoot leftover."

crime
  • by david hall
19 killed, 86 wounded in shootings during extended Fourth of July weekend in Chicago

Of those shot, 24 were in mass shootings in Greater Grand Crossing, the Near West Side, Douglas and Austin.

crime
  • by david hall
'Fighting for his life': 1 boy, 2 women killed after South Side shooting that also injured 2 young boys

Five family members were hit when multiple shooters opened fire on a Greater Grand Crossing home. No one was in custody.