Gilbert Villegas

Rule Changes

Questioned testing and referendum consistency

Chicago still has no gunshot-detection system on its streets. On Nov. 9, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration said it will let every short-listed bidder demonstrate its technology in a six-month pilot across six South and West Side police districts, dropping an earlier single-vendor plan.

Updated Yesterday

Built World

Secured $2 million for Cameron Elementary and $900,000 for the Division Street intersection

Cameron Elementary will get $2 million for new sports fields and a rebuilt play area, and the six-way intersection of Division Street, Grand and Monticello Avenues will get $900,000 for pedestrian safety work, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said. Construction on both is slated to begin in 2027.

Updated Nov 2

Money Moves

Lowest-paid alderman, accepts 2027 raise

All 50 Chicago aldermen accepted the inflation-tied 2027 pay raise, the first time every council member opted in. The 2.3% bump lifts the top aldermanic salary to $159,264 and costs taxpayers almost $200,000 more.

Updated Nov 1