City Hall

• Proposal Would Help Food Trucks

  Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.

• Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped

  Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.

• City Will Raise Its Water Rates

  Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Average customers in city and suburbs served directly will see their bills rise $7 per year.

• City Is Repaving More Streets

  Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?

• Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job

  May 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.

• Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board

  May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.

• Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee

  May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.

• Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning

  May 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.

• Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City

  May 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Proposal in response to Republican law ending city residency requirement.

• Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?

  May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.

• Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue

  May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee

• Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

  May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.