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City Hall: Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
City Hall

Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC

Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.

Dining: La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven
Dining

La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven

Despite glitches, you can eat pretty well, and the Tiramisu dessert is perfection.

Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE

Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE

Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.

City Streets: Why Two Streets Named Washington?
City Streets

Why Two Streets Named Washington?

The great street name purge of 1920s left in place the duplication of Washington names.

Op Ed: Why Milwaukee’s Great for Startups
Op Ed

Why Milwaukee’s Great for Startups

Offering reduced expenses, access to talent, diversity and urban amenities.

Data Wonk: McAdams Decision Is a Travesty
Data Wonk

McAdams Decision Is a Travesty

Cyber-bullying was championed by state Supreme Court, while trashing faculty governance.

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.

Can Vliet Street Be Revived?

Can Vliet Street Be Revived?

Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.

City Hall: Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
City Hall

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Sponsored: Westown Farmers’ Market
Sponsored

Westown Farmers’ Market

Stop by the Westown Farmers’ Market today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Zeidler Union Square and enjoy lunch from 12+ local vendors. Musician Steve Cohen performs at 11:45 a.m.

Yerkes Observatory Will Be Closed

Yerkes Observatory Will Be Closed

One world’s largest telescopes open to public, on Geneva Lake, will be sold by University of Chicago.

Sponsored: Tonight! – Mera Storm at Denim Park Concert Series
Sponsored

Tonight! – Mera Storm at Denim Park Concert Series

Music every Wednesday at The North End’s Denim Park outdoor music venue. Featuring local sounds from your community! Bring your friends, dogs, neighbors, and have a great time!