Did Local Natives or Material Issue originate in Chicago?
Material Issue Material Issue was an American power pop trio from Chicago, Illinois. The band's trademark was pop songs with themes of love and heartbreak, with a number of song titles using girls' first names.
Chicago City Council The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. It consists of 50 aldermen elected from 50 wards to serve four-year terms. The Chicago City Council is gaveled into session regularly (usually monthly) to consider ordinances, orders, and resolutions whose subject matter includes traffic code changes, utilities, taxes, and many other issues. The presiding officer of the Chicago City Council is the Mayor of Chicago. The secretary is the City Clerk of Chicago. Both positions are popularly elected offices.