Every vote should be seen. Every vote should be heard. And every vote should be part of the permanent public record.
Why is it so hard to track Chicago City Council committee votes?
By Tiffany Walden
Published on July 17, 2026
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) and Ald. Anthony Beale (9th Ward) at a 2023 Chicago City Council meeting. Photo by Tyger Ligon for The TRiiBE.
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