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Mayor Seeks Bigger Fines For Cyclists Who Break Traffic Laws, ‘Dooring’
Cyclists who violate traffic laws or motorists who open their doors in front of people on bikes would face steeper fines under a measure Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced to the City Council on Wednesday.
Stricter South Side Irish Parade Marks 2nd Year
After a three-year hiatus, the parade returned last year with a zero tolerance policy for drunks. As CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports, organizers say expect the same crackdown this year.
Aldermen Take Aim At Fighting Bed Bugs; Propose $1,000 Fine
Property owners will be responsible for getting rid of bed bugs if an ordinance being proposed by thee Chicago alderman becomes law.
2 Investigators: Appeal Tollway Fines, Face Even Bigger Penalties
For two years, Joe Greco has been battling the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority over $57.60 in missed tolls. When he lost an appeal controlled by the state agency, his bill jumped to $3,000. CBS 2′s Dave Savini reports.
Woman Says She Was Cited For Others’ Dumping, Fines Doubled In Court
A South Side woman was left scratching her head when she got $600 in tickets for garbage left behind her home.
Chicago Libraries To Waive Fines For Overdue Books
If you finally return your overdue books, the Chicago Public Library will waive the fine.
Governor Signs Laws To Crack Down On Disabled Parking Fraud
Illinois is increasing penalties for those who misuse parking placards and license plates for the disabled.
Crackdown Begins For Chicago Motorists Without City Stickers
CBS 2’s Jim Williams rode along Monday as authorities went on the hunt for scofflaws.
Alderman Wants To Increase Fines, Ensure Possible Jail Time For Graffiti Taggers
A Chicago alderman wants a new strategy to fight graffiti.
Fine Collections Against Banks Way Up Since Ordinance On Vacant Properties
Since the City Council approved an ordinance holding banks accountable for vacant properties, the city has collected more than $600,000 in fines from financial institutions.
Court Battle Brews Over Tinted Car Window Laws
A warning to residents, commuters, visitors, and even those just passing through Chicago: A popular decoration for your car could net you a $250 fine.
County Considers New Fines For Drug Paraphernalia, Snow Dumping, Public Urination
The Cook County Board is considering enacting new fines for a variety of offenses from public urination to illegal refrigerator dumping.
Another Motorist Says Chicago Is Wrongly Seizing His State Tax Refund
The city of Chicago is going after the state income-tax refunds of drivers who haven’t paid parking fines. CBS 2′s Kristyn Hartman talks with one man who says he was wrongly targeted.
Emanuel Defends Disciplinary Policies At Noble Network School
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is vigorously defending policies at the Noble Charter Schools where students are fined for what some parents say are minor infractions.
Students, Parents Protest Noble Network School Discipline Policy
Some parents and activists rallied at Chicago Public School headquarters in the Loop today to accuse a chain of charter schools of overly harsh discipline.
City Council Approves Crackdown On Disability Placard Abuse
The City Council has approved an ordinance that will crack down on abuse of disability placards by Chicago drivers.
Emanuel Proposes Crackdown On Bogus Use Of Disabled Placards
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to crack down on motorists who abuse disability placards, illegally parking in disabled spots or parking all day for free at metered locations.
Alderman Looks To Reduce Penalty For Minor Pot Offenses
A group of Chicago aldermen and a Cook County commissioner said Thursday that they want to lessen the penalty for people arrested with small amounts of marijuana.
Emanuel: City Can’t Afford Old Ways Of Doing Business
“We can start shaping our city’s future or let it shape us,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said as he unveiled a budget that will close three police stations, double water rates, and raise several other fees.
Mayor Emanuel Cracks Down On City Employee Debts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is cracking down on city workers who haven’t paid their old parking tickets and other debts.
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