Brendan Reilly
Alderman Bob Fioretti, who proposed the ordinance, says the vehicles pollute the environment, cause traffic congestion and distract drivers.
2 months ago | By Megan Cottrell
Three council members want to see Chicago join New York, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas in banning mobile billboard trucks from operating in the city. Their proposal would impose a $5,000 per day fine.
3 months ago | By Megan Cottrell
Actors on stage could circumvent Chicago's smoking ban by lighting up herbal cigarettes under a compromise being pushed by an alderman in the city's theater district.
5 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Despite vigorous opposition from neighbors and community members, the city's zoning panel sends the Children's Museum proposal on to the city council, approving its move to Grant Park by a vote of 6-3.
7 months ago | By Paul Rock
Chicago residents packed a plan commission meeting Thursday for a nine-hour debate on a controversial plan to allow the Chicago Children's Museum to build a new facility in Grant Park.
7 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Opponents of a plan to move the Chicago Children's Museum from Navy Pier to Grant Park say they are prepared to keep up their fight to keep the park "open, clear and free."
9 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Safety concerns still an issue
11 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
