Perjury trial to begin for former Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes

Mapes is accused of lying to the grand jury that investigated Madigan, who is facing trial himself next year.

• Aug 6, 2023

DOJ requests protective order in Trump election interference case

The order would limit what information former President Donald Trump and his legal team could share publicly about the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

• Aug 6, 2023

Irv Miller: Trump's claim of political prosecution is not a legal defense

Former President Donald Trump​ pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election.

• Aug 3, 2023

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in 2020 election probe

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on federal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith, the most serious allegations he faces.

• Aug 3, 2023

Mayor Johnson addresses migrant crisis, teen takeovers, his own availability

One could call this a rare opportunity to ask the mayor some questions on any topic. It was the first such opportunity in weeks.

• Aug 2, 2023

Mayor Johnson commends how police handled latest teen takeover

But the mayor took issue with someone's characterization of the incident Sunday night near Roosevelt Road and Canal Street as mob action.

• Aug 2, 2023

What to expect at Trump's arraignment on federal charges

Trump is expected to appear in court Thursday for his first hearing in a case unlike any other in U.S. history.

• Aug 3, 2023

Irv Miller: Trump indictment in Jan. 6 investigation has broad scope, will take time to get to trial

Special counsel Jack Smith, in announcing the charges Tuesday, called what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, an "unprecedented assault" on democracy.

• Aug 1, 2023

Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.

• Aug 2, 2023

Illinois legislation would allow non-U.S. citizens to become police officers

The bill has already passed the state House and Senate.

• Jul 31, 2023

U.S. Capitol reopens doors to visitors that were closed during pandemic

But Capitol Police acknowledge a stubborn staffing shortage, even as the Capitol complex sees a return of crowds and restored access to visitors.

• Jul 30, 2023

GOP megadonor pours millions into effort to hinder Ohio abortion amendment

Illinois megadonor Richard Uihlein was the top donor backing a special election ballot measure aimed at stopping a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio.

• Jul 28, 2023

Trump hit with new charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case

A third defendant was also added in the case: Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira.

• Jul 28, 2023

Gov. Pritzker signs bill outlawing deception by 'crisis pregnancy centers'

The Thomas More Society, a nonprofit law firm, filed suit against the state over the bill.

• Jul 27, 2023

Frustrated aldermen demand better long-term plan for housing migrants in Chicago

Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) called for a special meeting of the full City Council to demand more thorough answers from city agencies.

• Jul 26, 2023

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