Obama Foundation launches new initiative to support boys and young men of color
President Barack Obama was in town to announce the new initiative within the ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ alliance.
President Barack Obama was in town to announce the new initiative within the ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ alliance.
Obama Foundation launches initiative to support boys and young men of color
The Obama Foundation is launching a new initiative to support boys and young men of color.
The Obama Foundation is launching a new initiative to support boys and young men of color.
ComEd bribery trial: Lawyers for Pramaggiore, Hooker ask for permission to speak to jurors
Lawyers for former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker want to speak to the jurors who found them guilty of a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Lawyers for former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker want to speak to the jurors who found them guilty of a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Pritzker defends assault weapons ban, cautions those who bought military-style rifle during brief window
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signs bill to provide benefits to first responders
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday to provide benefits to first responders.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday to provide benefits to first responders.
Cook County erases nearly $80M in medical debt for thousands of residents
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
Chicago Police superintendent search receives 53 applications, 11 from women
The group looking for the next Chicago Police superintendent said it has received the final applications for the job.
The group looking for the next Chicago Police superintendent said it has received the final applications for the job.
Cook County erases nearly $80M in medical debt for thousands of residents
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
New Cook County fund would abolish medical debt
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced the first fund to abolish medical debt for residents.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced the first fund to abolish medical debt for residents.
Former President Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students: 'I'm so star-struck'
There's perhaps only one Chicagoan with more star power than Michael Jordan, and Tuesday evening, he decided to make a spontaneous visit to a music studio in a Bronzeville Church to see how a project he started about 15 years ago was turning out.
There's perhaps only one Chicagoan with more star power than Michael Jordan, and Tuesday evening, he decided to make a spontaneous visit to a music studio in a Bronzeville Church to see how a project he started about 15 years ago was turning out.
Dishwashers getting hung out to dry with new federal regulations
The Biden Administration has come out with additional environmental mandates that are set to take effect in the next few years.
The Biden Administration has come out with additional environmental mandates that are set to take effect in the next few years.
Former President Barack Obama surprises students at Bronzeville music studio
There's perhaps only one Chicagoan with more star power than Michael Jordan, and Tuesday evening, he decided to make a spontaneous visit to a music studio in a Bronzeville Church to see how a project he started about 15 years ago was turning out.
There's perhaps only one Chicagoan with more star power than Michael Jordan, and Tuesday evening, he decided to make a spontaneous visit to a music studio in a Bronzeville Church to see how a project he started about 15 years ago was turning out.
Chicago mayor declares state of emergency after arrival of migrants from southern border
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago calls for federal and state assistance to deal with migrant surge
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas since August, according to the mayor's office, including another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were "inhumanely bussed" to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas since August, according to the mayor's office, including another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were "inhumanely bussed" to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Former President Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students
With the exception of perhaps Michael Jordan, no other Chicagoan has this much star power: former President Barack Obama stunned a small group of high school students with a surprise visit.
With the exception of perhaps Michael Jordan, no other Chicagoan has this much star power: former President Barack Obama stunned a small group of high school students with a surprise visit.
Former Illinois governor calls for ethics reform after ComEd Four trial verdict
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Lightfoot declares state of emergency amid Chicago migrant crisis
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."
Trump rape lawsuit: Jury rejects rape claim, finds Trump liable for sexual abuse in 1996 attack
A jury in New York City has rejected a woman’s claim that Donald Trump raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll.
A jury in New York City has rejected a woman’s claim that Donald Trump raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll.
Lightfoot declares emergency after surge in migrant arrivals to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.