Ald. Burke says - of his own ordinance - that he will reluctantly vote for it, but doesn't think it goes far enough. (Um, wait, didn't you write this thing?)

Burke calls actions of the Trump administration "senseless." Action of City Council should "be a wake up call" for officials. "We can influence the agencies partnering with the federal government," Burke said.

Settlements are approved along with the remaining finance committee agenda items. Next up, budget committee report. First item: appointing Shannon Andrews as Chief Procurement Officer.

Now up: appointment of Shannon Andrews, who will serve as the city's chief procurement officer as Jamie Rhee moves to lead the aviation commission in the wake of the departure of Ginger Evans

Aldermen now debating appointment of Joseph Lipari as new deputy IG for public safety. Sposato calls him "Joe No. 2" because he's a deputy working under IG Joe Ferguson.

Ordinance introduced today: 02018-6054 by Alderman Beale modifying honorary street sign requirements.

Resolution introduced today - Alderman Villegas R2018-832 calls for hearings on 5 year City infrastructure plan.

Ordinance introduced today by Mayor 02018-6117 to transfer 4153 S Vincennes to Park District for a Dog Park.

Item to rename Congress Parkway after Ida B. Wells is up for a vote now. Ald. Sophia King (co-sponsor) says Ida B. Wells was "the original boss."

Ordinance O2018-6081 introduced by Alderman Burke today creating “Section 4-4-308 regarding face geometry data”

Adjournment nears. Next regular City Council meeting will Be September 20tb.

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Watch today's City Council meeting by clicking on the link below starting at 10:00am CT: bit.ly/2j55hc2

The meeting is now over, clocking in at a swift 42 minutes.

Emanuel’s final Chicago budget set to advance Wednesday, as pension crisis looms, The Daily Line reports buff.ly/2OsoG1q

Asked about Target closures on the South and West sides, Emanuel touts his efforts to end food deserts and ensure that all residents had access to shops — big and small. Stores that get city help should invest in all neighborhoods. Mayor says he has signed a new executive order.

Watch today's City Council meeting by clicking on the link below starting at 10:00am CT: bit.ly/2j55hc2

Aldermen set to approve 2019 budget, as attention shifts to elections — and pension crisis bit.ly/2TdgjKM 🔓

And we are underway at City Hall, as aldermen are set to formally approve the city's $10.7 BILLION spending plan

Up first: public comment. After a speaker concerned about drug-fueled violence, a speaker urges the City Council to ban horse-drawn carriages — a measure to do just that failed to make it out of committee thedailyline.net/chicago/09/13/…