Push to change Chicago sanctuary city ordinance blocked

Push to lower Chicago speed limit to 25 mph hits a red light in City Council
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Push to change Chicago sanctuary city ordinance blocked; speed limit change delayed
The Chicago City Council avoided votes on two controversial topics on Wednesday – protections for undocumented immigrants, and a push to lower the city’s default speed limit.
Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred
Alderman Daniel LaSpata deferred a vote on lowering the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour Wednesday.
Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
The Chicago City Council voted down a measure to change the city's so-called Welcoming City Ordinance. The proposed change would have made it possible for Chicago police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement.
Activists protest proposed changes to Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
Vote on sanctuary city rule change blocked; proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council
It was expected to be a big day in the Chicago City Council, but two controversial ordinances fell short of passing. One involved the city's speed limit, and the other a proposal to impact the way police handle undocumented immigrants.
City Council dodges controversial votes on Welcoming City carve-outs, lower speed limit
The failed effort on carve-outs was spearheaded by Southwest Side colleagues Ray Lopez (15th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), two of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s most outspoken critics. The exceptions to the Welcoming City ordinance had been eliminated during former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration.
City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants
Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where ...
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council ...
FBI Chicago sees bank robberies in city, suburbs plummet in 2024
For decades, many television shows and movies have glamorized bank heists, but they’re far from the glamour portrayed. Often, ...
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Fight brews over Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance amid Trump era fears
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago’s ...
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Effort to weaken 'welcoming city' protections thwarted at City Council
Ald. Ray Lopez, 15th, sought to allow Chicago police officer to comply with orders from ICE officials to detain undocumented ...
New gunshot detection program in Chicago seeks city approval
A brand new gunshot detection program could soon be underway in Chicago if Mayor Brandon Johnson gives it the greenlight.
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Chicago School Board members to be sworn in during City Council meeting
Sean Harden serves as the president of the Chicago Board of Education. He was selected by Johnson to lead the board in ...
Chicago's bond rating dropped to BBB — one step above lowest investment grade
The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...