Ald. Robert Fioretti
Aldermen Form Caucus To Push For Reform Agenda
Several members of the Chicago City Council said Tuesday they’ll be speaking out and pushing hard to reform City Hall, which could put them at odds with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and some of their colleagues.
City Council ‘Progressive Caucus’ To Host 3 Public Hearings On Budget
Members of the Chicago City Council’s self-described “progressive caucus” said the mayor’s office isn’t giving residents enough of a chance to discuss the city budget, so they’ll hold more budget hearings of their own.
Aldermen Endorse Expanding Whistleblower Law
The City Council’s Rules and Ethics Committee has recommended approval of an expansion of the city’s Whistleblower Ordinance, to protect people and businesses who report government corruption.
Mayor Not Prepared To File Legal Challenge To Teachers’ Strike
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was standing firm Wednesday on the two biggest roadblocks in the Chicago teachers’ strike–teacher evaluations and principals’ discretion over teacher hiring–but said he’s not willing to use a possible legal hammer to force an end to the strike, at least not yet.
Aldermen Hoping Teachers’ Strike Ends Quickly
As contract talks resumed between striking Chicago Public School teachers and the Chicago Public Schools, disappointed aldermen were hoping the teachers’ strike would be a brief one.
City Adding More Crews To Deal With Growing Rat Problem
A serious rat crackdown begins on the streets of Chicago on Thursday.
A Look At Recent Megabus Problems: Coincidence Or Pattern?
It’s been a rough week for Megabus, as the discount intercity bus line has been involved in two fatal accidents in Illinois, and agreed to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a man struck and killed by a Megabus two years ago.
Aldermen Urging Schools To Ban Saggy Pants
Some Chicago aldermen want the Chicago Public Schools to consider mandating uniforms for students, as a way to eliminate the problem of teenage boys who wear their pants hanging low.
Ald. Fioretti Suggests Licensing Dog Owners
Dog owners might find themselves applying for licenses, under a plan that the Chicago City Council is being asked to consider.
Owner Cited In Dog Attack; Alderman Suggests Pit Bull Ban
As a man fights for his life after being attacked by what were reported to be pit bulls, Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) says it is time for the City Council again to consider banning the breed.
Police Board Reforms Approved By City Council Committee
After years of being stalled in the City Council, a bill to change the way the Police Board operates has won preliminary approval.
Alderman Hopes To Turn Old ‘Motor Row’ Into ‘Music Row’
An area just south of downtown that was once thriving with auto showrooms, but was also once housed the storied Chess studios, could someday become an entertainment district celebrating blues and jazz.
Park To Be Renamed For Pioneering Woman Judge
A high-powered lady of a past generation gets her due with a park in her honor, which is set to be dedicated Tuesday afternoon on the city’s Near West Side.
Some Express Doubts About Merit Pay For School Principals
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has unveiled $5 million fund to provide merit pay for Chicago Public School principals, but there are some expressing doubts and concerns.
Felony Franks Hot Dog Stand Wins Overhead Sign
There’s no doubt about it – when you’re driving along Western Avenue near the Eisenhower Expressway, you won’t be able to miss a hot dog stand that goes out of its way to hire ex-convicts.
Felony Franks Hot Dog Stand Owner Fights For Sign
A City Council committee is wrestling with constitutional rights and community concerns, as they near a decision on a requested sign for the controversial hot dog stand known as Felony Franks.
Felony Franks Hot Dog Stand May Close
The hotdog stand on the West Side called Felony Franks – where the owner hires only ex-offenders – may be closing.
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