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Taxpayers hit with another $87.9M in settlements backed by City Council
The City Council authorized seven more settlements that will cost Chicago taxpayers much more than the $82 million that Mayor ...
Chicago City Council OKs $15M payout to settle parking meter dispute
The Chicago City Council was expected to vote on a $15 million payout to settle a dispute with a parking meter company.
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Chicago to Pay $62.5M to Settle 4 Police Misconduct Cases
Just five months into the year, Chicago taxpayers have spent at least $144.5 million to resolve nearly two and a half dozen ...
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Ordinance Protecting Tenants From ‘Unjust’ Lease Terminations Heads Back To City Council
The Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance would require landlords to give a reason for not renewing a lease and provide ...
Chicago's former Wax Trax! Records building officially gets city landmark status
The Chicago City Council this week officially designated the former Wax Trax! Records building in Lincoln Park an official ...
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Final Tally: Chicago Taxpayers to Pay $25.2M to Parking Meter Firm to Resolve Claim City Violated Deal During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Chicago City Council unanimously agreed Wednesday to pay $15.5 million to the private firm that leases the city’s parking ...
Zoning Committee defers action on massive River West apartment complex, as labor unions press developer for an agreement
The deferral sets up a possible up-or-down vote by the full City Council on June 20 for Vancouver-based Onni Group, which ...
Chicago rideshare drivers holding rally calling for investigation into Uber's "congestion fee"
Chicago rideshare drivers are holding a rally outside the City Council on Wednesday, calling for an investigation after Uber admitted to overcharging riders.