Supreme Court Decision Opens Doors to Sports Gambling in Illinois
A United States Supreme Court decision made Monday could pave the way for legalized sports betting in Illinois. In a 6-3 vote, the Court struck down a 1992 law which […]
Lori Lightfoot Formally Announces Candidacy For Mayor
Former Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot formally announced her candidacy for Mayor of Chicago Thursday, two days after resigning from her position. Lightfoot joins at least seven other challengers […]
New Gates Open, New Carrier to Launch Routes at O’Hare
O’Hare International Airport will open its first new gates in 25 years on Friday. After two years of construction, American Airlines will unveil five new gates in Terminal 3, the […]
Two Chicago Police Officers Indicted on Federal Charges
Two Chicago Police officers were indicted Thursday on charges alleging they lied to judges to obtain search warrants and then stole drugs and money from properties they searched. Sgt. Xavier […]
Chicagoans Show Solidarity With Puerto Rican Protesters Attacked On May Day
Dozens of demonstrators rallied and march through the Loop downtown Monday evening to show solidarity with protesters in Puerto Rico and condemn the violent repression demonstrators in the territory faced […]
Several Illinois Counties Pass Resolutions Calling Themselves “Sanctuary Cities” For Gun Owners
At least five counties in Illinois have passed resolutions establishing themselves as “sanctuary cities” for gun owners. “It’s a buzzword, a word that really gets attention,” said David Campbell, vice […]
Lightfoot Resigns From Police Board Indicating Potential Mayoral Run
Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot tendered her resignation Monday from the nine-member mayoral appointed body, clearing the way for a possible run for mayor. “I hereby resign from my […]
Chicago Tribune Workers Win Their Union
Chicago Tribune journalists pushing to unionize won a victory Sunday night when parent company Tronc recognized the Chicago Tribune Guild. “Our attorneys and partners at The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America […]
Illinois Senate Passes Measure to Offer Marijuana Alternative to Opioids
The Illinois Senate passed legislation this week that would allow medical marijuana to be prescribed as an alternative to opioids. Senate Bill 336, which passed by a 44-6 vote, would […]
ATF Agent Shot in Back of the Yards
An undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms was shot in the head early Friday morning during a joint investigation of illegal guns with Chicago Police task […]
Push for Progressive Income Tax Gaining Steam in Springfield
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are once again sparring over potential legislation in Springfield that would switch Illinois’ flat tax system to a graduated one. The move would require […]
Troubling Legislation Would Allow Police to use Drones to Monitor Protests
The American Civil Liberties Union has been sounding the alarm about a bill in the Illinois legislature that would allow law enforcement to use drones to monitor protests in Chicago. […]