"Chicago City Council Passes Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire"

The Chicago City Council, with Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tie-breaking vote, approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, which makes Chicago the largest city in the U.S. to pass a Gaza ceasefire resolution, faced heated debate and criticism for not sufficiently addressing Hamas' violence. The final version calls for a permanent ceasefire, release of hostages, and humanitarian assistance in Gaza, but also led to a raucous council meeting with protesters and a divided council.