Supporters demanding a Community Benefits Agreement be attached to the proposed plan to build the Obama Presidential Library in Jackson Park rallied on Wednesday and Thursday morning ahead of The […]
The first of five hearings on civilian oversight boards for the Chicago Police Department broke up Tuesday amid protests of the format and process. The Chicago City Council’s Committee on […]
Though the largely symbolic vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment passed out of a House Committee Wednesday, it still does not have enough votes to pass the full House, […]
Community members and activists gathered in the park across from Cook County Jail on Saturday afternoon with formerly incarcerated mothers and mothers who have been separated from their children for […]
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner proposed reinstating the death penalty for mass murders and those who kill law enforcement officers on Monday as part of an amendatory veto on House bill […]
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 […]
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 […]