One alderman referred to the atmosphere as “the wild, wild west.” Another elected official, who recalled the Chicago riots of 1968, said, “This is far worse.” Two months have passed since an audio recording of a periodically tense exchange between...
A metal recycling company with roots stretching more than a century is poised to move across town in Chicago. But residents in the East Side neighborhood aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. Plans are in motion for General Iron...
While the balance of 2020 is filled with uncertainty amid the raging, global war against COVID-19, members of the Chicago City Council’s Latino Caucus say they remain steadfast in fighting for their legislative agenda for the balance of the year....
The goal is simple, yet has been far-reaching, organizers say. Several years ago, the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation launched a one-time scholarship for Hispanic and Latino high schoolers looking to transition into higher education. Since its initial rollout, the foundation...