Chicago
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Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
Aug 19, 2024 11:05 am - Protesters rallied outside the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday, saying they were determined to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza and othe...
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Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads not guilty in federal court following dramatic arrestJul 30, 2024 4:53 pm - CHICAGO — A son of infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera pleaded not guilty to federal drug distribution, money laundering and firearms charges on Tuesday, h...
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Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison on corruption charges
Jun 24, 2024 5:11 pm - Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burkę was sentenced to two years in prison Monday and fined $2 million after he was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion late last year.
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Chicago’s iconic ‘Bean’ sculpture reopens to tourists after nearly a year of construction
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Riot Fest moving to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview for new ‘RiotLand’ venture; lineup announced
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Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
May 31, 2024 1:32 pm - Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday once again reduced a request to increase customer rates from Chicago natural gas utility Peoples Gas. In Novemb...
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Journalists sue Chicago Tribune owner alleging pay discrimination
May 17, 2024 11:21 am - Chicago Tribune journalists filed a lawsuit Thursday against the newspaper’s owner, claiming it has knowingly paid them less than their White or male counterparts. The fe...
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Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University in Chicago
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Stephens, Rosemont would be bulldozing a new Bears stadium to the goal lineMay 15, 2024 6:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell believes Rosemont mayor Brad Stephens would have already pushed a Bears stadium proposal over the goal line in his town.
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Unlikely allies? Suburban mayor, GOP legislator backs Bears’ lakefront planMay 13, 2024 7:26 pm - The governor of Illinois and top leaders in both chambers of the state legislature have thrown cold water on the Bears’ request for public subsidies to develop a new Chicago lakefront stadium. But the plan has a key supporter who wields influence in the Northwest suburbs, city of Chicago and hallways of the state Capitol in Springfield: Brad Stephens.