River North

Mayor calls for unpaid furloughs to ease budget crunch

Non-union city employees would be required to take up to three unpaid furlough days under a cost-cutting proposal outlined by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

4 months ago | By Shannon McGee

CPS to dig into reserves for '09 budget

The Chicago Public Schools district will draw $100 million from its reserve fund rather than raise its tax rate to meet a budget shortfall, school officials say.

4 months ago | By Steven Chaitman

Chicago lawyer is city's new human resources commissioner

Labor and employment lawyer Homero Tristan was announced as the new commissioner of human resources at a press conference held by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

5 months ago | By Shannon McGee

Licensing ordinance off the table for now

A controversial proposal to require event promoters to obtain costly licenses has been tabled for further deliberations. A musical protest in front of City Hall will take place as planned, however.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

"The Challenges of Making Political Art

7 months ago | By Sarah Arkin

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

7 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

8 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

9 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty
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