Staffing issues hampering Chicago police reform, court monitor tells mayor
The court-appointed monitor overseeing reform of the Chicago Police Department is calling on newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to address longstanding staffing problems that have slowed down — and made it difficult to even measure — improvements mandated by a federal consent decree.
The court-appointed monitor overseeing reform of the Chicago Police Department is calling on newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to address longstanding staffing problems that have slowed down — and made it difficult to even measure — improvements mandated by a federal consent decree.
Search for Chicago's top cop narrowed down to 6 candidates: report
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
CPD Superintendent search narrowed down to six candidates: report
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
Biden to nominate April Perry as Chicago's first female U.S. attorney
White House officials said President Joe Biden intends to nominate April Perry to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
White House officials said President Joe Biden intends to nominate April Perry to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
Biden to nominate first woman as Chicago's top federal prosecutor: reports
White House officials said President Joe Biden intends to nominate April Perry to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
White House officials said President Joe Biden intends to nominate April Perry to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
President touts 'Bidenomics' in Chicago but critics are split on his effectiveness
President Joe Biden touted the impact he's had on the economy during his Chicago trip Wednesday but how effective have his policies been since taking office? It depends on who you ask.
President Joe Biden touted the impact he's had on the economy during his Chicago trip Wednesday but how effective have his policies been since taking office? It depends on who you ask.
Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
Mom outraged after video captures son's killing, no charges filed: 'I need Kim Foxx to call me now'
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
Biden in Chicago: 'We need you for 4 more years'
Close allies and Joe Biden himself are embracing a word originally intended as an insult to the president's economic policies.
Close allies and Joe Biden himself are embracing a word originally intended as an insult to the president's economic policies.
President Biden touts 'Bidenomics' during Chicago visit
'Bidenomics' will now be a central focus for his re-election campaign.
'Bidenomics' will now be a central focus for his re-election campaign.
Biden touts economic gains, pitches 'Bidenomics' in Chicago
Close allies and Joe Biden himself are embracing a word originally intended as an insult to the president's economic policies.
Close allies and Joe Biden himself are embracing a word originally intended as an insult to the president's economic policies.
Biden touts economic gains while pitching 'Bidenomics' during speech in Chicago
The President redefined the term "Bidenomics" which was originally thrown at him as an insult. Biden spoke in Chicago Wednesday afternoon about his vision for the economy and how he plans to grow from the middle-out instead of the top-down.
The President redefined the term "Bidenomics" which was originally thrown at him as an insult. Biden spoke in Chicago Wednesday afternoon about his vision for the economy and how he plans to grow from the middle-out instead of the top-down.
What to expect from President Biden's economic address in Chicago today
Ben Labolt, White House communications director, talks about what President Joe Biden will address Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
Ben Labolt, White House communications director, talks about what President Joe Biden will address Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
Pritzker signs bills giving Illinois more power over healthcare insurance prices
For the first time, Illinois will soon run its own affordable care health insurance, having the power to stop high price rates.
For the first time, Illinois will soon run its own affordable care health insurance, having the power to stop high price rates.
Trump audio: Former President suggests keeping Iran document he did not declassify
Leaked audio obtained by CNN captured parts of a conversation involving Donald Trump where the former president apparently admitted to holding onto secret documents he did not declassify. The conversation took place after Trump left the White House.
Leaked audio obtained by CNN captured parts of a conversation involving Donald Trump where the former president apparently admitted to holding onto secret documents he did not declassify. The conversation took place after Trump left the White House.
Murder charges dropped against mother and teenage son
A big twist today in a violent incident at a South Side restaurant.
A big twist today in a violent incident at a South Side restaurant.
Cook County launches LeadCare program for free lead service line replacements
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside city leaders, introduced on Monday “LeadCare Cook County" — a new initiative aimed at promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for children by providing free lead service line replacements.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside city leaders, introduced on Monday “LeadCare Cook County" — a new initiative aimed at promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for children by providing free lead service line replacements.
Cook County launches LeadCare program for free lead service line replacements
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside city leaders, introduced on Monday "LeadCare Cook County" ? a new initiative aimed at promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for children by providing free lead service line replacements.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside city leaders, introduced on Monday "LeadCare Cook County" ? a new initiative aimed at promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for children by providing free lead service line replacements.
Will County, city of Joliet plan consolidated government campus at old courthouse site
Will County and the city of Joliet are in talks to establish a consolidated government campus that would accommodate both county and city services.
Will County and the city of Joliet are in talks to establish a consolidated government campus that would accommodate both county and city services.
Johnson kicks off 'One Summer Chicago' youth employment opportunities
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson provided an update Monday on the city's youth hiring plan and kicked off the "One Summer Chicago" program.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson provided an update Monday on the city's youth hiring plan and kicked off the "One Summer Chicago" program.