Ex-Chicago alderman Patrick Daley Thompson asks for new trial, says feds 'littered' arguments with innuendos
Patrick Daley Thompson’s lawyers are seeking a new trial or acquittal for the former City Council member — despite a jury’s verdict last month — in part by alleging that prosecutors made inappropriate arguments at the close of Thompson’s federal tax trial.
Patrick Daley Thompson’s lawyers are seeking a new trial or acquittal for the former City Council member — despite a jury’s verdict last month — in part by alleging that prosecutors made inappropriate arguments at the close of Thompson’s federal tax trial.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak denied early prison release
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Ex-Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak denied early prison release
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Chicago alderwoman blasts Lightfoot: 'I'm tired of letting the inmates run the asylum'
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses supporter in bid for second term
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
Chicago's guaranteed income pilot program will pick 5,000 people to receive $500 monthly checks
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot defends 'suing gangs' proposal despite not letting City Council vote on it
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulls gang assets proposal before city council could vote on it
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.
Victims shot by off-duty Chicago cop to receive $1.2M settlement
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
Chicago City Council approves $1.2M settlement for 2 men shot by off-duty cop in 2020
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
Reporter tries to grab microphone from staff member at Lightfoot news conference
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
Chicago City Council unanimously passes electronic voting resolution
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
Chicago woman dragged by cops at Brickyard Mall in line to receive $1.67M settlement
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
Chicago poised to pay $1.67 million settlement for Brickyard Mall incident
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
Chicago aldermen call for city's COVID mitigations to be lifted
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not ready to say whether she will follow Gov. Pritzker's lead and lift Chicago?s mask mandate at the end of the month, and some members of the City Council aren't happy about it.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not ready to say whether she will follow Gov. Pritzker's lead and lift Chicago?s mask mandate at the end of the month, and some members of the City Council aren't happy about it.
Lightfoot promises transparency in replacing convicted Chicago alderman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Jury finds Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson guilty
A jury has convicted soon-to-be-former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson on all counts, including tax fraud and lying to investigators.
A jury has convicted soon-to-be-former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson on all counts, including tax fraud and lying to investigators.
Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson found guilty in tax fraud trial
A jury on Monday found Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson guilty on all counts in his federal tax fraud trial.
A jury on Monday found Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson guilty on all counts in his federal tax fraud trial.
Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson found guilty on all counts in federal tax fraud trial
A jury has convicted soon-to-be-former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson on all counts, including tax fraud and lying to investigators.
A jury has convicted soon-to-be-former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson on all counts, including tax fraud and lying to investigators.