The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and alderpeople supportive of the Welcoming City Ordinance hold a press conference Thursday. [Michael McDevitt/The Daily Line]

The City Council quashed a measure during a special meeting Thursday that would have asked voters if they’d want to amend Chicago's sanctuary city designation.

The resolution’s sponsor, Ald. Anthony Beale (9), took to the floor following the item’s defeat to chastise the alderpeople who voted against its consideration for silencing the ability of residents to weigh in on the issue.