Emanuel Has 18 Times More Cash Than His Competitors
Big money is already flowing into the next Chicago mayoral election, even though it’s more than nine months away. At present, all mayoral candidate combined – which include Rahm Emanuel, […]
House Speaker Michael Madigan Still Undecided on Marijuana Legalization
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he still hasn’t made a final decision on whether or not to support legalized marijuana in the state, but he expects if billionaire JB […]
Illinois’ Interest Late Fees Above $1 Billion
A new report from the State Comptroller’s office shows that Illinois has racked up interest penalties in the past two years totalling $100 million more than the state’s incurred in […]
Jake’s Pub Faces Fierce Backlash After Defending Owners’ Racist Social Media Posts
A Lakeview bar is facing fierce criticism after its owners used racial slurs online, defended their actions, and then threatened to dox a former regular at the establishment. Over the […]
Police Apprehend Illinois Man Accused of Mass Shooting at Waffle House
Police say Monday they apprehended an Illinois man accused of going on a shooting rampage which killed four people and wounded others over the weekend. Police allege that Travis Reinking, […]
Photos of Trump Mysteriously Appearing In Piles of Dog Feces
Someone in the River North and Gold Coast neighborhoods has been anonymously leaving photos of President Donald Trump in piles of dog poop. It’s unclear what the intentions are of […]
Dueling Demonstrations at Confederate Monument on South Side
Dueling demonstrations took place Sunday at Oak Woods Cemetery on the city’s south side over a confederate monument. A large monument topped with a bronze statue that lists the names […]
Downtown Parking Fines Could Triple This Week
Downtown parking fines could triple this week if the City Council moves to pass an ordinance meant to curb parking in traffic and bike lanes. “The city has designated hundreds […]
Tribune Analysis Shows Alarming Amount of Lead in Chicago Tap Water
An alarming amount of lead has shown up in the water in Chicago homes, a recent analysis from the Chicago Tribune shows. Lead was found in the tap water of […]
Developers Unveil Plans for New Skyscraper Next to Tribune Tower
The owners of the iconic Tribune Tower announced plans Tuesday morning for a $1 billion project, which would include building a new skyscraper next to the building that would become […]
Patti Blagojevich “Disappointed” in Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Former Governor’s Appeal
Patti Blagojevich, wife of former Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is currently serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, says she was disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse to […]
Spending in Gubernatorial Primary Exceeded $150 Million
Spending in the Illinois gubernatorial primary exceeded $150 million, with the lion’s share of cash coming from incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner and billionaire JB Pritzker, who will face off in […]