Paul La Schiazza, a former AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribing Mike Madigan, receives a new trial date.
Former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza will face a retrial on June 3rd. His first trial, which ended in September with a hung jury, was delayed while Judge Robert…
The Rundown: CPS CEO Vote by School Board
Good afternoon! Brace yourself for snow showers tonight—but don’t expect a white Christmas. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez Faces Possible Ouster The…
School board to vote on CPS CEO.
Chicago News Roundup: December 24, 2024 Good afternoon! Expect snow showers tonight, but don’t anticipate a white Christmas. Here’s your news summary: 1. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez Facing Ouster The…
Far-right provocateur Nick Fuentes says a would-be assassin came to his suburban home to kill him.
Far-right activist Nick Fuentes claimed Thursday that he was the target of a “would-be assassin” who was fatally shot by police near his Berwyn, Illinois home. The man, identified as…
UChicago student activist charged with battering officer two months after campus protest.
A University of Chicago student faces felony charges for allegedly battering a Chicago police officer during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on October 11th. The 21-year-old undergraduate is accused of striking the…
Cook County Board of Review dismisses aide with criminal record.
A Cook County elected official, Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele, fired an aide, Jon Snyder, who had pleaded guilty in federal court and testified against his brother in a…
Monthslong CPS saga fueled by money and mistakes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s attempt to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has devolved into a messy, politically charged battle, culminating in a Friday night board meeting just days before…
Lombard welcomes Illinois’ first drive-thru DMV kiosk.
Illinois’ first drive-thru DMV kiosk has opened at the Lombard driver services facility, located at 837 Westmore-Meters Road. This 24/7 kiosk, provided by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, allows…
Elected officials are demanding Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans implement changes in domestic violence court.
Dozens of elected officials are demanding the permanent reassignment of Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski from the Domestic Violence Division following two cases where he released defendants who later allegedly…
Chicago Starbucks workers’ strike leads to some store closures.
Starbucks workers in Chicago and other U.S. cities launched a five-day strike on Friday, protesting stalled contract negotiations with the company. At least 10 Starbucks locations nationwide were closed as…