Chicago political giant Ed Burke convicted in corruption trial
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Ed Burke guilty verdict: Reaction pours in from lawmakers, city leaders
Ed Burke's verdict drew reaction from present and former Chicago officials and leaders Thursday afternoon.
Ed Burke's verdict drew reaction from present and former Chicago officials and leaders Thursday afternoon.
Who is Ed Burke? The downfall of a Chicago political giant
Ed Burke served in the City Council for 54 years, and during most of that historic tenure, he was considered the most powerful alderman in Chicago.
Ed Burke served in the City Council for 54 years, and during most of that historic tenure, he was considered the most powerful alderman in Chicago.
Ed Burke guilty: A look back at his career and downfall
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's latest controversial move
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
'Illegal in so many ways': Controversy surrounds Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's salary maneuver
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
'Illegal in so many ways': Dolton mayor's salary maneuver raises eyebrows
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's taxpayer-funded billboards raise questions
Another round of controversy in Chicago’s south suburbs, again surrounding Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Another round of controversy in Chicago’s south suburbs, again surrounding Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
McHenry County incumbent wants primary opponent disqualified for misspelling 'Republican'
A county board incumbent in Illinois wants election officials to disqualify his primary opponent because he misspelled “Republican” on his nomination papers.
A county board incumbent in Illinois wants election officials to disqualify his primary opponent because he misspelled “Republican” on his nomination papers.
Pritzker signs law lifting moratorium on nuclear reactors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.
These new Illinois laws take effect January 2024
The new year is almost here and for Illinois residents, that means several laws will be taking effect.
The new year is almost here and for Illinois residents, that means several laws will be taking effect.
Pritzker allocates $2 million to feed asylum seekers in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pitching in to make sure migrants don't go hungry. His administration is giving $2 million to feed asylum seekers through the end of 2023.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pitching in to make sure migrants don't go hungry. His administration is giving $2 million to feed asylum seekers through the end of 2023.
U.S. Supreme Court receives emergency plea to block Illinois' assault weapons ban
A firearms retailer and a national gun rights group have filed an emergency plea with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to block Illinois' assault weapons ban.
A firearms retailer and a national gun rights group have filed an emergency plea with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to block Illinois' assault weapons ban.
Illinois congresswoman accuses GOP of using asylum seekers as bargaining chips
Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez blasted Republicans Wednesday on the House floor.
Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez blasted Republicans Wednesday on the House floor.
Illinois congresswoman accuses GOP of using asylum seekers as bargaining chips
Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez blasted Republicans Wednesday on the House floor.
Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez blasted Republicans Wednesday on the House floor.
Clayton Harris III begins campaign for Cook County State?s Attorney
One of the highly anticipated contests is for the position of Cook County State's Attorney, following Kim Foxx's decision not to seek re-election in 2024.
One of the highly anticipated contests is for the position of Cook County State's Attorney, following Kim Foxx's decision not to seek re-election in 2024.
Chicago City Council approves Johnson's first budget to delight of some community groups
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's first budget on Wednesday. The budget is being praised by some advocates for upholding one of the mayor's key campaign promises.
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's first budget on Wednesday. The budget is being praised by some advocates for upholding one of the mayor's key campaign promises.
Jewish Ceasefire rally: Several arrested during rally at Chicago Israeli consulate
A protest was held at the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Station Monday morning, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
A protest was held at the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Station Monday morning, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Invest in Kids: Illinois program offering tax credit for private school contributors sunsets
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Israel-Hamas War: Pro-Palestinian rally planned in downtown Chicago
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.