Homeowners in all 50 wards could build coach houses on their property if a proposal before the City Council on Wednesday ...

Chicago alders will consider allowing more accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to provide more affordable housing.

Alderman Marty Quinn proposed an ordinance which would have required future borrowing to be approved by two thirds of the council instead of just a majority.

It is unclear whether Mayor Brandon Johnson has enough political muscle to convince at least 25 alderpeople to buck the ...

Recent polls show Democrats are perceived as 'out of touch' and 'weak' by many voters, as the party struggles with immigration policies and the rise of socialist candidates.

A City Council push to wrest power away from Mayor Brandon Johnson and his successors by requiring more aldermanic support to issue debt narrowly failed to advance Monday.

The rare rejection by the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee means the proposal will not advance to the full City ...

Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to rein in city spending, but his allies argued it could grind infrastructure ...

Legalizing additional dwelling units across Chicago would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability ...

Alderman Nicole Lee warned of this fall’s “very, very difficult” negotiations that “will likely include a property tax levy” despite widespread resistance.

Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced more than $13 million in grants for 46 new electric school buses. The grants are funded by a ...