City Hall
City Wins $700,000 For Drug Overdose Fight
Opioid program has saved 15 lives in 2019; new funding will expand program.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStunned Council Grills FPC Director
"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTaylor Blames FPC Problems on Mayor
Mayoral opponent accuses Barrett of mismanagement, corruption, cronyism.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAn Aldermanic Rematch on South Side
Donovan's aide Patty Doherty will again run against Scott Spiker.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Targets Scam Artists and Slumlords
Fines doubled to ensure city-repaired bargain homes aren't turned into rentals.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil to Review Fire & Police Commission
Sudden review comes after FPC cancels meeting and troubles at commission reported.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTrouble at Fire & Police Commission?
Second public resignation and much staff turnover under new executive director.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Overrides Every Barrett Veto
Without debate Common Council overrides mayor, keeps 59 amendments to budget
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid
Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene