Chicago Board of Ethics fines Ald. Carrie Austin’s political committee $145,500
The Chicago Board of Ethics fined embattled South Side Ald. Carrie Austin’s political committee $145,500 for accepting more money in campaign cash from a contributor than is allowed, officials said....
View ArticleThe Spin: Bye, bye, Chicago Trump Tower sign? | Kinzinger says he’ll vote for...
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View ArticleRep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, a leading contender to succeed Speaker Madigan,...
Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, a leading contender to succeed Speaker Madigan, faces questions about his treatment of women.
View ArticleIllinois Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will vote to impeach Trump
Illinois U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Tuesday he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump, saying he “encouraged an angry mob to storm the United States Capitol.” “There is no doubt in my mind that...
View ArticleIllinois legislators OK measure allowing services like Grubhub to deliver...
It could soon be easier to get a stiff drink dropped off at your door in Illinois
View ArticlePritzker’s plan to exempt state from federal tax break to address gaping...
A major initiative by Gov. J.B. Pritzker aimed at preventing the loss of up to $1 billion in revenue was put in jeopardy early Wednesday after falling 10 votes short in the Democratic-controlled state...
View ArticleColumn: In today’s America, the neighbor next door could be a domestic terrorist
There’s absolutely nothing funny, cute or patriotic about domestic terrorism, Dahleen Glanton writes.
View ArticleDaywatch: CPS cuts off pay for absent staff, state Dems scramble to choose...
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View ArticleNo Mega Millions winner; jackpot will rise to $750 million
The jackpot for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions was $625 million and lottery officials say it’s rising to an estimated $750 million. The Mega Millions numbers drawn Tuesday were: 12-14-26-28-33, Mega...
View ArticlePaul Burak, Orland Park priest charged in fatal hit-and-run, dies
The Chicago Archdiocese has said Paul Burak, a retired priest from St. Michael Catholic Church in Orland Park who was charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in December 2019, died Monday morning.
View Article1 dead, 1 seriously injured at Northwest Side home, Chicago police launch...
Authorities now say that carbon monoxide was not believed to be a factor in the death of a woman and the critical injury of a man in an early Wednesday emergency at a Northwest Side home.
View ArticleTrump impeachment, Round 2: How will Illinois’ congressional delegation vote...
Most members of the Illinois congressional delegation are expected to take the historic step Wednesday of having twice voted to impeach President Donald Trump, this time for his role of inciting a...
View ArticleWith new General Assembly about to be inaugurated, House Democrats continue...
Less than 48 hours before a new Illinois General Assembly is sworn in, the House Black Caucus has rallied behind Democratic state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch of Hillside as its choice to be the next...
View ArticleCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Wednesday with...
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
View ArticleHammond man, 35, killed in Far South Side crash, police say
A 35-year-old man died after speeding and losing control of his car and hitting another vehicle early Wednesday on the Far South Side, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleAbandoned newborn found in Glenview, mother located
The baby was discovered at a rehabilitation center in the 1500 block of Greenwood Road.
View ArticleIllinois General Assembly approves sweeping criminal justice overhaul that...
The Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system that would end cash bail and eventually require every police officer in the state to be...
View ArticleColumn: Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin reflects on 28 years of...
Tribune critic Blair Kamin reflects on 28 years of reviewing Chicago's architectural wonders and blunders, and explains why such coverage should go on.
View Article10 Chicago businesses cited for COVID-19 violations, including one restaurant...
Chicago cites 11 bars, restaurants and residential addresses for COVID-19 violations.
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