Ed Burke guilty: A look back at his career and downfall
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Chicago alderman rips into colleagues over sanctuary city vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Closing arguments conclude in Ed Burke's corruption trial
The corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is progressing toward its conclusion, with the closing arguments wrapping up the second day.
The corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is progressing toward its conclusion, with the closing arguments wrapping up the second day.
Closing arguments begin in Ed Burke corruption trial
After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.
After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.
Chicago voters won?t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Chicago voters won’t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Chicago's sanctuary city status comes under microscope at special meeting
City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a resolution that would ask voters to decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a resolution that would ask voters to decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
CTA boss says Yellow Line crash conditions are isolated, not systemwide
The head of the Chicago Transit Authority on Wednesday said none of the system’s other train lines are subject to "the same design features" that are being investigated as the potential cause of the Yellow Line crash.
The head of the Chicago Transit Authority on Wednesday said none of the system’s other train lines are subject to "the same design features" that are being investigated as the potential cause of the Yellow Line crash.
Closing arguments begin in Ed Burke corruption trial
After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.
After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.
Closing arguments underway in Ed Burke trial
Former Ald. Ed Burke is facing 14 counts, including racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.
Former Ald. Ed Burke is facing 14 counts, including racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.
Israel-Hamas War: Crowds gathered at Chicago City Council meeting to demand cease-fire
Crowds started lining up well before the start of the City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Crowds started lining up well before the start of the City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Hundreds try to attend Chicago City Council meeting
Crowds started lining up at City Hall on Wednesday to get a seat in the council chambers. Many were trying to get their voices heard about the Israel-Hamas War.
Crowds started lining up at City Hall on Wednesday to get a seat in the council chambers. Many were trying to get their voices heard about the Israel-Hamas War.
Chicago City Council rejects police misconduct arbitration proposal
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago City Council rejected a police misconduct arbitration proposal. Tia Ewing breaks down what this means for the police union and Chicago residents.
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago City Council rejected a police misconduct arbitration proposal. Tia Ewing breaks down what this means for the police union and Chicago residents.
Former alderman who wore wire for FBI faces Ed Burke in corruption trial
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
Former alderman who wore wire for FBI faces Ed Burke in corruption trial
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
$8.75M settlement to children of man shot to death during domestic violence call gets approval
The $8.75 million award to the adult son and minor child of Michael Craig was the largest of three settlements approved Monday by the City Council’s Finance Committee for a total of $11.26 million.
The $8.75 million award to the adult son and minor child of Michael Craig was the largest of three settlements approved Monday by the City Council’s Finance Committee for a total of $11.26 million.
Federal prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke
Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. It took two weeks to lay out the case against him.
Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. It took two weeks to lay out the case against him.
Chicago looks to implement stricter rules for migrant bus operators
As five buses filled with migrants were expected to arrive in Chicago on Friday, the city is looking to implement a new penalty system targeting private bus operators.
As five buses filled with migrants were expected to arrive in Chicago on Friday, the city is looking to implement a new penalty system targeting private bus operators.
Chicago looks to implement stricter rules for migrant bus operators
As five buses filled with migrants were expected to arrive in Chicago on Friday, the city is looking to implement a new penalty system targeting private bus operators.
As five buses filled with migrants were expected to arrive in Chicago on Friday, the city is looking to implement a new penalty system targeting private bus operators.
City Council committee OKs police union contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline
A City Council committee on Thursday delivered a symbolic but temporary message underscoring its commitment to police reform and accountability.
A City Council committee on Thursday delivered a symbolic but temporary message underscoring its commitment to police reform and accountability.