Jury seated in Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal trial
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Jury seated in Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal trial
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal tax trial underway
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, grandson and nephew of 2 Chicago mayors, goes on trial Monday
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Little Village arch gets landmark status from Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Little Village Arch receives landmark status from Chicago council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Finance Committee rejects settlement tied to allegations of police wrongdoing
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
Proposed ordinance targeting gang members to be discussed by City Council committee
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shown support for the proposed Victims Justice ordinance which would allow for the fining of gang members and the seizure of their property.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shown support for the proposed Victims Justice ordinance which would allow for the fining of gang members and the seizure of their property.
Civil rights attorneys call on Lightfoot to withdraw new ordinance targeting assets of gang members
Kara Crutcher, clinical fellow at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, talks about the harmful elements of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed ordinance to allow the fining of gang members or the seizure of their property.
Kara Crutcher, clinical fellow at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, talks about the harmful elements of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed ordinance to allow the fining of gang members or the seizure of their property.
CTA ripped after transit agency president a no-show at City Council hearing
A seemingly routine pass-through of funds from the city to the CTA turned into a massive gripe session Wednesday, with City Council members unloading on the transit agency, then holding up the transfer.
A seemingly routine pass-through of funds from the city to the CTA turned into a massive gripe session Wednesday, with City Council members unloading on the transit agency, then holding up the transfer.
Bank president had worker falsely make it look like Patrick Daley Thompson made loan payments: plea
The president of a Bridgeport bank for years directed a longtime employee to alter its books as part of a larger criminal conspiracy to falsely make it look like now-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) made payments on a loan there, court records allege.
The president of a Bridgeport bank for years directed a longtime employee to alter its books as part of a larger criminal conspiracy to falsely make it look like now-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) made payments on a loan there, court records allege.
Lightfoot names head of new civilian commission overseeing Chicago Police Department
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
Aldermen demand information on CPS' plans for addressing COVID-19 surge
49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden joins Good Day Chicago to talk CPS returning to school, and what she says aldermen need to know.
49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden joins Good Day Chicago to talk CPS returning to school, and what she says aldermen need to know.
City Council OKs sportsbooks at Chicago sports arenas, stadiums
The City Council has decided to lift a ban on sports betting in Chicago and impose a 2-percent tax on gross revenues from it.
The City Council has decided to lift a ban on sports betting in Chicago and impose a 2-percent tax on gross revenues from it.
Ald. Carrie Austin collapses in her seat during Chicago City Council meeting
Ald. Carrie Austin, Chicago?s second most senior alderperson, collapsed in her seat at Wednesday?s City Council meeting.
Ald. Carrie Austin, Chicago?s second most senior alderperson, collapsed in her seat at Wednesday?s City Council meeting.
Ald. Carrie Austin collapses in her seat during Chicago City Council meeting
Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), Chicago’s second most senior alderperson, collapsed in her seat at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, prompting a brief recess, followed by a prayer for her healing.
Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), Chicago’s second most senior alderperson, collapsed in her seat at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, prompting a brief recess, followed by a prayer for her healing.
Chicago to pay Anjanette Young nearly $3M over botched police raid
The Chicago Council on Wednesday voted to pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a 2019 raid of her home.
The Chicago Council on Wednesday voted to pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a 2019 raid of her home.
Chicago City Council approves $2.9M settlement for Anjanette Young
The Chicago Council on Wednesday voted to pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a 2019 raid of her home.
The Chicago Council on Wednesday voted to pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a 2019 raid of her home.
Sports betting at Chicago stadiums gets OK from City Council committee
After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.
After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.
Anjanette Young case: $2.9 million settlement expected in botched Chicago police raid
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.