Waiting game as jury deliberations continue in trial of Ald. Ed Burke

Burke, Chicago's longest serving alderman of all time, is on trial for bribery, racketeering and extortion.

• Dec 20, 2023

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor honored as an "American pioneer" at funeral

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was honored at her funeral as a trailblazing jurist who served as a role model for millions.

• Dec 19, 2023

Study finds environmental concerns at proposed migrant tent camp site in Morgan Park

Plans to use the site in Morgan Park as a migrant camp were put on hold a week ago. The reasoning was that there was no serious need for the site.

• Dec 18, 2023

Giuliani must pay $148 million to Georgia election workers he defamed, jury says

A federal jury on Friday ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers who were at the center of baseless claims he spread after the 2020 election.

• Dec 15, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson's public safety plan focuses on outreach and intervention

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday rolled out his highly-anticipated public safety plan, outlining a strategy spearheaded by the city's new Office of Community Safety.

• Dec 14, 2023

Israel tells U.S. current phase of heavy fighting likely to finish in 2-3 weeks

This wouldn't mean an end to combat operations, but a U.S. official said it would bring about lower levels of bombing in Gaza.

• Dec 14, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place during appeals proceedings

The decision from the justices, with no noted dissents, marks the second time they have declined to halt Illinois' statewide ban.

• Dec 14, 2023

City Council rejects bid to ask voters to weigh in on Chicago's sanctuary city status

While the proposal has caused heated debate about the city's handling of asylum seekers, the city's sanctuary city ordinance has nothing to do with the ongoing migrant crisis.

• Dec 14, 2023

Mayor Johnson pivots to greater migrant crisis when asked if tent camp plan was mistake

There had been plans for two winterized tent camps for asylum seekers.

• Dec 13, 2023

City Council approves police contract, but rejects provision for arbitration of discipline cases

The 33-17 vote sets up a likely court battle over the future of the disciplinary process for police officers, which even the city's own attorneys have said will be an uphill fight for the city to win.

• Dec 13, 2023

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry, escalating GOP probe

Republicans have said that formalizing the inquiry would give them leverage in court as they demand documents and witness testimony.

• Dec 13, 2023

White House lays out offer on immigration changes in talks with Congress

The White House informed Senate Democrats that it could back sweeping hardline immigration policy changes as part of the negotiations over President Biden's emergency funding request.

• Dec 12, 2023

City poised to pay $8.75 million to family of domestic violence victim who was shot dead by police

Michael Craig, 61, called 911 for help on Oct. 4, 2021, saying his wife was threatening him with a knife. Police ended up killing him.

• Dec 11, 2023

Ed Burke trial: Danny Solis arrives in court, but has yet to testify

Solis is expected to testify on behalf of the defense.

• Dec 11, 2023

Aldermen again recommend $2 million settlement for family of man killed during Chicago police chase

The full City Council will now take its second vote on a proposed settlement with the family of Darius Cole-Garrit.

• Dec 11, 2023

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