Articles filed under Chicago
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Feder: Mark Konkol named Chicago Reader executive editorJan 31, 2018 12:00 am - Mark Konkol, former columnist for the Sun-Times and DNAinfo Chicago, has been named executive editor of the Chicago Reader. His appointment to the newly created top job ...
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'Crazy.' 'Ridiculous.' Metra riders not happy with another fare hikeJan 31, 2018 12:00 am - Metra riders greeted the fourth fare increase in as many years with glum faces and wishes for improved service even as agency leaders warn more pain could come if aid do...
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Several Chicago cops stripped of powers as part of drug rip-off probeJan 30, 2018 10:00 pm - Several Chicago police officers, including a sergeant, have been stripped of their police powers amid a federal criminal investigation of drug dealer rip-offs, sources s...
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Goodman's 'Blind Date' explores machinations behind Reagan-Gorbachev summitJan 30, 2018 10:00 pm - “Blind Date” - ★ ★ ★ “Blind Date” may sound like the name of a fun romantic comedy. Yet this 2017 play by Rogelio Martinez is actually about the first face-to-face meeti...
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Election board finds legislator's petition 1 signature shortJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Board of Elections has ruled Illinois state Sen. Ira Silverstein's petition for placement on the Democratic primary ballot is one signature sh...
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Website to help public suggest Chicago police reformsJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is launching a website to allow the public to weigh in on reforms they'd like to see the Chicago Police Department ...
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Chicago Symphony, Riccardo Muti extend contract until 2022Jan 30, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has extended its contract with renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti as its music director through the 2022 season. The orche...
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Charges dropped against 2 who alleged Chicago police abuseJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A special prosecutor on Tuesday dropped murder charges against two men who claimed they were beaten by Chicago detectives in the lead up to their convicti...
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Chicago aldermen drop out of race to replace Rep GutierrezJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago aldermen vying for the Democratic nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez have dropped out of the race. Proco "Joe" Moreno and Raymond ...
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It might be time to give Chicago Bears GM some creditJan 30, 2018 1:00 am - There has been a narrative bouncing around Chicago since April 27 of last year that the future of Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is inexorably tied to the succe...