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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Hundreds turned out to rally Tuesday for Chicago’s annual May Day march, also known as International Workers Day. The day has deep roots in Chicago. Workers in the late 19th […]