Rev Brew

The tactic — trying to deflect from a mass shooting or scandal by referencing Chicago — is one that's been repeatedly used by high-level Republicans in recent years.

At last year's meeting, some neighbors and nearby business owners welcomed the density addition and an opportunity to fill a "janky lot of despair." Others said it does not have enough affordable units.

Alderpeople passed the curfew in a 30-19 vote. Those who opposed it pointed to research that shows curfews don’t reduce crime. But Mayor Lori Lightfoot said cops need it as a tool as the city struggles with shootings.

No one was injured. Gas to the building was shut off, and the school was being ventilated, an official said. "L" trains in The Loop were temporarily stopped.