Chicago mayoral candidates go head-to-head in latest forum
With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points ? moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.
With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points ? moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.
ComEd was pressured to hire politically connected law firm as it fought for key Illinois bill: testimony
ComEd’s former general counsel explained to jurors the pressure he felt in 2011, and again in 2016, to sign and renew the contract for the Reyes Kurson law firm. He said it largely came from lobbyist Michael McClain, who often seemed to be doing the bidding of then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
ComEd’s former general counsel explained to jurors the pressure he felt in 2011, and again in 2016, to sign and renew the contract for the Reyes Kurson law firm. He said it largely came from lobbyist Michael McClain, who often seemed to be doing the bidding of then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul calls on Kia, Hyundai to do more to protect drivers from theft
Certain models of these cars lack anti-theft immobilizers, making them easier to steal.
Certain models of these cars lack anti-theft immobilizers, making them easier to steal.
Illinois urges Hyundai, Kia to do more to tackle theft risk
Certain models of these cars lack anti-theft immobilizers, making them easier to steal.
Certain models of these cars lack anti-theft immobilizers, making them easier to steal.
Vallas overcome with emotion during Rush endorsement, Johnson supported by faith leaders
The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.
The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.
Trump indictment: New York braces for protests
Law enforcement has been ramping up security across multiple high-profile areas in DC and New York City after former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest the charges.
Law enforcement has been ramping up security across multiple high-profile areas in DC and New York City after former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest the charges.
More Chicago mayoral endorsements come in for Johnson, Vallas
The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.
The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin talks prompt concern from U.S. officials
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the ongoing talks between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and what they could mean for global democracy.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the ongoing talks between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and what they could mean for global democracy.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reacts to potential indictment of Donald Trump
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shares his thoughts on the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shares his thoughts on the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney
To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.
To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.
Chicago's chief labor negotiator fired by Lightfoot over interview on Sun-Times podcast: sources
As the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator, attorney Jim Franczek worked for and survived four Chicago mayors: Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel. He couldn’t survive the fifth mayor: Lori Lightfoot.
As the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator, attorney Jim Franczek worked for and survived four Chicago mayors: Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel. He couldn’t survive the fifth mayor: Lori Lightfoot.
Veteran Illinois lawmaker tells ComEd bribery trial jurors that Madigan ruled 'through fear and intimidation'
Madigan resigned from the legislature in 2021 and faces a separate racketeering indictment. His trial is set for April 2024.
Madigan resigned from the legislature in 2021 and faces a separate racketeering indictment. His trial is set for April 2024.
Trump will surrender if indicted, his lawyer says
Police and city officials in New York are preparing for a possible indictment of former President Trump, which could come as early as Tuesday.
Police and city officials in New York are preparing for a possible indictment of former President Trump, which could come as early as Tuesday.
Putin welcomes China's Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war
War takes a backseat to diplomacy this week as the president of China travels to Moscow for meetings with his Russian counterpart, which could have a big impact on the fighting in Ukraine.
War takes a backseat to diplomacy this week as the president of China travels to Moscow for meetings with his Russian counterpart, which could have a big impact on the fighting in Ukraine.
Early voting begins in Chicago for mayoral runoff election
Chicago, it's time to pick whether Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson will be the next mayor; early voting starts on Monday.
Chicago, it's time to pick whether Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson will be the next mayor; early voting starts on Monday.
Banking failures add to growing economic uncertainty
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
A big week for the US economy. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could vote to hike interest rates, once again, in an effort to tamp down inflation.
Endorsements continue to roll in as early voting begins for Chicago mayoral runoff election
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson secured more endorsements Monday two weeks ahead of the run-off election.
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson secured more endorsements Monday two weeks ahead of the run-off election.
Will Donald Trump take a mugshot if he’s indicted?
Donald Trump's arrest – if it happens – won’t look like a traditional Hollywood-style takedown with handcuffs and a 'perp walk.' Here's how experts say it would likely unfold.
Donald Trump's arrest – if it happens – won’t look like a traditional Hollywood-style takedown with handcuffs and a 'perp walk.' Here's how experts say it would likely unfold.
Former President Donald Trump says he's going to be arrested in NY on Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump says he's going to be arrested in NY on Tuesday, and is asking his supporters to protest.
Former President Donald Trump says he's going to be arrested in NY on Tuesday, and is asking his supporters to protest.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson busy on campaign trail with 16 days until Chicago mayoral election
With just 16 days until Chicago voters choose a new mayor, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on the campaign trail Sunday. Dane Placko reports.
With just 16 days until Chicago voters choose a new mayor, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on the campaign trail Sunday. Dane Placko reports.