Tensions flare at Chicago City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Jurors in ComEd bribery trial will hear more than 100 recordings, federal prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors told jurors Wednesday they would hear more than 100 recordings over the next several weeks, as the wide-ranging case against four allies of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan kicked off in earnest with opening statements.
Federal prosecutors told jurors Wednesday they would hear more than 100 recordings over the next several weeks, as the wide-ranging case against four allies of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan kicked off in earnest with opening statements.
Tensions flare at City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Chicago mayoral election: Raoul endorses Johnson, Green supports Vallas
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja?Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja?Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
FBI recordings will be played at ComEd trial, but defense claims jurors will hear no hard evidence of bribery
Federal prosecutors told jurors Wednesday they will hear more than 100 recordings over the next several weeks in the wide-ranging trial of four former political power players accused of trying to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Federal prosecutors told jurors Wednesday they will hear more than 100 recordings over the next several weeks in the wide-ranging trial of four former political power players accused of trying to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Ja’Mal Green endorses Vallas in runoff; Kwame Raoul first statewide official to back Johnson
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
Inflation, bank failures complicate fed action
Inflation has slowed recently, and while the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are intended to slow down the economy, recent bank failures make it more complicated.
Inflation has slowed recently, and while the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are intended to slow down the economy, recent bank failures make it more complicated.
Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
A groundbreaking Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood aims to revitalize the area.
A groundbreaking Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood aims to revitalize the area.
Pritzker proposes $100M investment into higher education in Illinois
Illinois could see the largest increase in education funding over two decades.
Illinois could see the largest increase in education funding over two decades.
Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury selection underway
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
ComEd bribery trial: Judge reverses course, will allow secret recordings to be released to the media
The federal judge presiding over the ComEd bribery trial reversed course Tuesday and ruled that secret recordings made of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his allies may be released to the media after they are played for jurors.
The federal judge presiding over the ComEd bribery trial reversed course Tuesday and ruled that secret recordings made of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his allies may be released to the media after they are played for jurors.
With Lightfoot a lame duck, City Council looks to declare independence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot punished her enemies and rewarded her friends in a City Council reorganization that was the first test of her political clout.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot punished her enemies and rewarded her friends in a City Council reorganization that was the first test of her political clout.
Chicago brothers exonerated of murder fight for certificates of innocence
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.
Chicago brothers, exonerated in 1994 murder, fight for certificates of innocence
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.
Chicago brothers, exonerated in 1994 murder, fight for certificates of innocence
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.
Two Chicago brothers who spent decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit are now trying to clear their names by obtaining certificates of innocence from a Cook County judge.