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Cook County Commissioners Approve New Gun Control Measure
The Cook County Board has approved imposing fines of up to $2,000 on gun owners who fail to inform police if a gun is stolen, lost, or transferred to someone else.
2 Investigators: Tax Preparers May Be Ripping You Off
2 Investigator Pam Zekman tagged along with a city investigator to see how Chicagoans can get ripped off from tax preparers.
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.
Proposed Chicago Ordinance Would Outlaw Energy Drinks
Chicago Ald. Ed Burke has proposed a citywide ban of energy drinks, citing potential health risks with the highly caffeinated beverages.
Mayor Plans New Firearm Ordinance; Durbin Meets With Top Cops On Gun Control
The mayor said, at the next City Council meeting on Jan. 17, he’ll introduce a new gun control ordinance, though he wouldn’t provide details.
2 Food Truck Owners Filing Lawuit To Overturn City Ordinance
An attorney for two local food truck owners said they plan to file a lawsuit against the city of Chicago, arguing a new food truck ordinance unfairly restricts where they may operate.
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.
Evanston Residents Fight Ordinance That Would Legalize Rooming Houses
Illegal rooming houses have become a hot topic in Evanston, as residents fight an ordinance that would eliminate the “illegal” aspect.
Ordinance Protects Undocumented Immigrants From Unfair Deportation
The Chicago City Council has given final approval to an ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants from being unfairly detained or deported.
Mundelein Village Board Tables Ordinance To Allow Chickens, Bees In Backyards
Residents of a Mundelein are at odds over the birds and the bees – in the literal sense, that is.
Let Chefs Roll On Food Trucks, Mayor Says
The city has long prohibited mobile restaurateurs from preparing food in trucks, requiring fare to be made in commercial kitchens.
City Council Votes To Make Tanning Beds Off-Limits To Minors
Anyone under the age of 18 will soon be banned from getting into tanning beds at Chicago tanning salons.
Ordinance Forbids Commissioners From Buying Booze With Expense Checks
Cook County commissioners won’t be able to charge their bar tab to taxpayers as of June 1, under a local law approved Tuesday.
Emanuel: Aldermen Can Make Changes To Infrastructure Trust Ordinance
Now that his controversial construction financing plans have passed the City Council, Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he does not mind if the aldermen make a couple more changes.
Gun Owner ID Cards Soar In Chicago
Significantly more Chicagoans are arming themselves with guns.
Deadly Lake Shore Drive Fire Raises Doubts About High-Rise Safety
A fire this month that killed a woman in a Lake Shore Drive high-rise is drawing renewed attention to the question of the safety of such buildings.
Police Launch Crackdown On Disability Placard Abuse
Police also waited for the owners to return to their vehicles, to make sure the placards actually belonged to them.
Emanuel Pushes Ordinances To Keep Protesters In Check
Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to have a tight rein on protesters when Chicago hosts two major international summits next spring.
Ald. Moreno Introduces Ordinance To Ban Plastic Bags
Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) has introduced his ordinance calling for a ban on plastic bags at large retailers in the city.
County Committee Shoots Down Proposed Rule For Budget Hearings
Cook County Commissioners shot down a proposal some members of the County Board say was a move toward transparency in the budget process.
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