Dueling Demonstrations at Confederate Monument on South Side
Dueling demonstrations took place Sunday at Oak Woods Cemetery on the city’s south side over a confederate monument. A large monument topped with a bronze statue that lists the names […]
Downtown Parking Fines Could Triple This Week
Downtown parking fines could triple this week if the City Council moves to pass an ordinance meant to curb parking in traffic and bike lanes. “The city has designated hundreds […]
Tribune Analysis Shows Alarming Amount of Lead in Chicago Tap Water
An alarming amount of lead has shown up in the water in Chicago homes, a recent analysis from the Chicago Tribune shows. Lead was found in the tap water of […]
Developers Unveil Plans for New Skyscraper Next to Tribune Tower
The owners of the iconic Tribune Tower announced plans Tuesday morning for a $1 billion project, which would include building a new skyscraper next to the building that would become […]
Patti Blagojevich “Disappointed” in Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Former Governor’s Appeal
Patti Blagojevich, wife of former Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is currently serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, says she was disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse to […]
Spending in Gubernatorial Primary Exceeded $150 Million
Spending in the Illinois gubernatorial primary exceeded $150 million, with the lion’s share of cash coming from incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner and billionaire JB Pritzker, who will face off in […]
Illinois Votes to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment 36 Years Late
The Illinois Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment after an astonishing 36 years, becoming the 37th state to ratify the 1972 amendment. “I think voting to ratify the […]
Aviation Cop Fired for Harming Passenger During Incident Sues City, Airline
A former Chicago aviation police officer is suing the City and an airline for being fired after he helped drag a 69 year-old man off a United Airlines flight when […]
Poll: Governor Rauner 3rd Least Popular Governor in the Nation
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is the nation’s third least popular governor, with an approval rating of just 26 percent and a disapproval rating of 60. According to a new poll […]
Pritzker Criticizes Rauner for Siding With Trump on National Guard at Border
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner said he would send National Guard troops to the border if President Donald Trump requested them from the state. “Frankly, the president is the commander-in-chief of […]
Chicago Tribune Workers Push to Unionize
For the first time in more 171 years, journalists at the Chicago Tribune could have a union. “Greetings. We’re the journalists of the Chicago Tribune and its community publications, and […]
Chicago Alderman Mike Zalewski Resigns
Alderman Mike Zalewski, who’s worked with the City for 42 years and served as 23rd Ward alderman for 23, will step down from his post at the end of May. […]