Judge rules unconstitutional Gov. J.B. Pritzker-backed election law that aided Democrats in November
The law prevented political parties from slating legislative candidates in general election races where nobody from the party ...
Lawyers for ex-Ald. Ed Burke argue ‘no reasonable jury’ could convict him in corruption case
Six months after ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke’s landmark corruption conviction, his lawyers will be back in court Wednesday ...
Kevin Warren presses ahead on Bears stadium pitch as Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker stay quiet
By the time Bears President Kevin Warren gave his impassioned plea, the two most pivotal members of the audience — Mayor ...
For special education students, transitional schools bridge the gap between high school and full-time employment
The tight-knit school community at Southside provided more than an education for Heaven Lockhart. It provided work training ...
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After abrupt end to Sueños Music Festival, fans to be refunded a portion of ticket price
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Donald Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the ...
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Illinois House breaks at dawn after last-minute drama over $750M tax package
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic dominance in the Illinois legislature was put to the test this budget season as House lawmakers stumbled across the finish line at dawn Wednesday, needing three votes ...
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Family, activists, community gather to honor life of girl, 5, shot on Near West Side
Family, activists and residents rallied and released balloons Friday night on the Near West Side to honor the life of Reign Ware, 5, who was shot and killed Sunday. Reign was shot in the abdomen ...
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CTA President Dorval Carter blasts criticism amid calls for resignation: ‘I have been turned into a caricature’
CTA President Dorval Carter gave a defiant response to the criticism of his leadership Thursday, blasting calls for him to be fired as racist and unfair. At a City Council committee hearing ...
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After modest debut, free tax filing service from IRS to expand to more taxpayers
More taxpayers may be able to file their federal tax returns directly to the IRS online for free next year through a new program that federal officials pledged Thursday to expand significantly in ...
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Lake Forest Caucus Committee wins big in special election; ‘I like to keep our town the way it is’
The Lake Forest Caucus leadership captured a big victory Thursday when its general membership easily approved its proposed officer slate in a special election. The officer slate proposed by the ...
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Trump delivers rambling response to guilty verdict, falsely blasting ‘rigged trial,’ slamming Cohen
NEW YORK — Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York’s criminal justice system Friday as he tried to repackage his conviction on ...