There are two subquorums of five council members arguing for different approaches: meaning if nobody changes their stance between now and Thursday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson will be the deciding vote.

With a 9-3 win on the Council’s first vote, that goal is now in sight. But the mayor put together a deal with the new owners ...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss hugs a supporter at his election night party at Bluestone restaurant, April 1, 2025, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...