Ex-Speaker Mike Madigan convicted on 10 corruption counts; acquitted on 7
Madigan was convicted of bribery conspiracy, but acquitted of the top charge of racketeering conspiracy.
Second day in a row of major service disruptions on CTA has riders frustrated
Switching issues on elevated trains in the Loop delayed thousands of morning commutes on Tuesday.
President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.
Mayor's office improperly denied access to gift room, inspector general finds
While attempting an undercover inspection of the mayor's gift room, investigators were denied access to a log of gifts that is supposed to be publicly available.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses calls to testify in Washington about sanctuary city policies
Mayor Johnson was asked by the House Oversight Committee to testify on Capitol Hill next month about Chicago's sanctuary city status — along with other big city mayors.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul calls Trump's federal funding freeze unconstitutional
"Let's be clear, January 20th was an inauguration, not a coronation. Congress is given the power to appropriate the funding. The executive branch cannot unilaterally disregard those appropriations," Raoul said.
Pritzker slams Trump for trying to end birthright citizenship: "That's unconstitutional"
Gov. JB Pritzker and President Trump had a fractious relationship during the president's first term, and things look to remain the same the second time around.
New hybrid Chicago Board of Education to be seated amid financial crisis, discord in CTU talks
The current seven-person Chicago school board, with members all selected by Mayor Brandon Johnson, will switch Wednesday to 20 board members and a president.
CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. retiring at end of month
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Chicago political notebook: Will Durbin run for reelection? Where will CPS/CTU negotiations go?
Durbin, originally from downstate Illinois, is the fifth most senior member of the U.S. Senate.
Progress reported, but sticking points persist in talks between CPS, teachers' union
Insiders said talk of a Chicago teachers' strike is not as loud as we've seen in past contract years.
Judge orders school board to stay away from CPS CEO's contract talks with CTU
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Sean Casten led charge to force release of Matt Gaetz report
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
Advocate Health Care announces plans for $300 million hospital on South Side
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Chicago City Council narrowly approves 2025 budget after property tax hikes are spiked
The final vote was 27-23 in favor of the budget plan.