Chicago reflects on COVID-19 pandemic two years later
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Adam Toledo shooting: No charges filed against Chicago police officer who shot 13-year-old
Kim Foxx said the decision not to file charges was made after a thorough investigation and an additional review by an outside agency.
Kim Foxx said the decision not to file charges was made after a thorough investigation and an additional review by an outside agency.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Some calling for temporary suspension of gas tax
There are calls for a temporary suspension of the federal motor fuel tax. But there's surprising opposition to the idea on both sides of America?s political divide.
There are calls for a temporary suspension of the federal motor fuel tax. But there's surprising opposition to the idea on both sides of America?s political divide.
Chicago's Lightfoot, Arwady warn masks may be needed again should COVID-19 surge
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Kim Foxx: No charges against Chicago cop who killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Illinois Tollway boss Jose Alvarez resigns from embattled state agency
The Chicago Sun-Times reported in 2020 that Jose Alvarez and Will Evans got their jobs from Gov. JB Pritzker after being “strongly endorsed” by a group that included John Hooker, a former ComEd lobbyist who became embroiled in a bribery scandal involving the utility and now-indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported in 2020 that Jose Alvarez and Will Evans got their jobs from Gov. JB Pritzker after being “strongly endorsed” by a group that included John Hooker, a former ComEd lobbyist who became embroiled in a bribery scandal involving the utility and now-indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez shootings: No charges to be filed against Chicago police officers
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Anthony Alvarez shooting: Chicago cop will not face charges in shooting death of 22-year-old
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Evan Solano, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez last year in Portage Park, will not face charges in the 22-year-old's death.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Evan Solano, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez last year in Portage Park, will not face charges in the 22-year-old's death.
Adam Toledo shooting: Chicago cop who fatally shot 13-year-old won't face charges, state's attorney says
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Eric Stillman, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toldeo, will not face charges.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Eric Stillman, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toldeo, will not face charges.
Jussie Smollett moved out of psych ward into jail cell with a bed, brother Jocqui says
Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, according to his brother Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, according to his brother Jocqui Smollett.
Illinois politicians receive boos and cheers at St. Patrick's Day festivities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged getting an earful from some spectators at Sunday?s South Side Irish Parade, but said none of it was outside the bounds of Chicago-style give and take.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged getting an earful from some spectators at Sunday?s South Side Irish Parade, but said none of it was outside the bounds of Chicago-style give and take.
Jussie Smollett's family says they're worried about his safety
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Thousands of city employees non-compliant with Chicago vaccine mandate
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lightfoot acknowledges getting earful during Irish parade: 'there were some spirited comments'
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Some Illinois politicians jeered as parades return following pandemic hiatus
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett's brother says family is getting threats by phone, on social media
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
A dozen supporters of Jussie Smollett rally outside Cook County Jail, demand he should be freed
The supporters of Jussie Smollett said he is being mistreated by a racist system after he was sentenced to jail time for staging a hate crime against himself. They held a rally outside the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
The supporters of Jussie Smollett said he is being mistreated by a racist system after he was sentenced to jail time for staging a hate crime against himself. They held a rally outside the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).