City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a potential mayoral veto.
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 undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.
Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
The Chicago City Council voted to block a proposal to allow city police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement on Wednesday.
Chicago Mulls Vote on Amendment to Weaken Welcoming City Rules
Chicago is considering whether a measure to scale back its sanctuary city rule should go to a council vote, a move that comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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.
City Council blocks effort to amend Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance
The council, without debate, voted 39-11 during the first meeting of the year to block the measure put forth by Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) and Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) to create carve-outs in the ordinance establishing Chicago as a sanctuary city.
Chicago City Council blocks effort to weaken immigrant protections ahead of Trump inauguration
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday headed off an effort to weaken municipal immigrant protections, as the country prepares for a second Trump presidential administration. City councilors voted 39-11 in favor of tabling a measure that would have amended Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance,
Browns sued by city over possible move from Cleveland to proposed domed stadium in suburbs
Cleveland's fight to keep the Browns from moving from downtown and into a proposed dome in the suburbs has taken yet another ...
More than 75,000 millennials moved to this Ohio city in 2023, a new report finds
One big Ohio city ranked among the most popular moving destinations for millennials, according to a SmartAsset report. Find ...
Easy ways to figure out your commute time in any city: Video
Don't let the stress of a new commute add to your move. These easy tools can help you find the commute that works best for ...
Kolkata emerges 3rd best in country’s PM2.5 count
Kolkata ranks as the 8th most PM2.5 polluted Indian capital city in 2024. Haldia is the only NCAP city meeting national air ...
Fremont Fire Department expands service, welcomes new company
Amid growing concerns over funding cuts to public safety programs and fire department preparedness in California, Fremont in ...
High-rise proposed for Fremont East
Plans approved by the Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday are for a 17-story, 196-foot tall mixed-use tower on the southwest ...
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Fremont celebrates new firefighters and $2million truck after 20 years of planning, as federal lawmaker works for more funding
Fremont Fire Department has been planning for a new truck for several decades, and on Tuesday, they finally celebrated the addition of the city's 14th fire vehicle and new firefighters to staff it.
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Valdosta road closures disrupt traffic and business, city eyes a Spring completion
Road closures in Valdosta impact traffic and businesses, with Gornto bridge repairs expected to finish this month.