It would remove the “birth date restriction” that prohibited 2,200 active and retired firefighters born after Jan. 1, 1966 from receiving a 3% annual cost of living increase. Instead, they get half that amount — an annual increase of 1.5% that is not compounded.

If the city council passes the amendment, ride-hail drivers would need a valid Illinois license plate and vehicle registration to drive for ride-hail services. Those applying to become a ride-hail driver would need to have owned a valid Illinois driver’s license for at least a year.

Chicago’s FBI office is in the midst of several high-profile political corruption cases that appear to be targeting state and local politicians through raids, indictments, wiretaps and a sprawling scope that’s not entirely clear.

The updated language of the ordinance gives Preckwinkle more oversight over the health system board through the power to have a direct appointment on the panel, which would go from 11 to 12 members. They also require the CEO to meet with Preckwinkle or her appointment to the board every month.

“The city cannot determine whether over the past 14 years it has created positive or negative outcomes for over 3,000 youth processed each year, nor calculate the return on its $5 million annual investment.”

“The CTA must do a better job, as well, of keeping up with the maintenance basics of mass transit — such as keeping stations clean and well-lit — which other cities have learned plays a big part in making a ride safer.”

The collaborative will invest the money this year through four community development financial institutions to offer loans to small businesses and organizations on the West Side that fulfill community needs, such as by supplying affordable housing, health foods or jobs.

The 2018 MAP tests taken by third through eighth graders measures growth and in CPS can also factor into high school admissions, school ratings and teacher performance reviews

The newly created office will be focused on enforcing the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws in the city. A new website is simplifying the process of filing claims, and the plan is to soon add forms in additional languages.

For construction projects that are public works or receive public financing, the Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics the rate of wages and benefits that applies in the county where they are working.