Thomas Vranas Wants Probation For Role In CPS Bribery Scandal
Thomas Vranas asked a judge Thursday to sentence him to probation for his role in a bribery scandal.
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Thomas Vranas asked a judge Thursday to sentence him to probation for his role in a bribery scandal.
Democrat J.B. Pritzker threw his hat into the ring on Thursday and his entrance may have further raised the stakes on what it costs to win an election.
As billionaire J.B. Pritzker enters the race, a watchdog group said the campaign for Illinois Governor is likely to feature an unprecedented level of spending.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was trying to steer clear of any public discussion about the possibility of closing several high schools in Englewood.
Entrepreneur and billionaire investor J.B. Pritzker was expected to formally jump into the race for governor on Thursday.
Officials at Chicago's Northeastern Illinois University say the class cancellations will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday and on May 1.
Both said larger class sizes and the cancellation of arts and enrichment programs were real possibilities if the increases were not approved.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says Roger Agpawa cannot serve under Illinois law. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Facing a legitimate challenger for the first time in 20 years, Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar took action -- and went knocking on doors.
Two of Tuesday's big election winners were the mayors of Batavia and Palos Hills, both of whom won their 10th straight four-year term.
Tuesday's suburban elections saw a handful of possible upsets and several tight contests, with some races for mayor separated by only a handful of votes.
Under a new plan to prepare them for life after high school, Chicago Public Schools students would have to show an acceptance letter to a university, community college, apprenticeship, trade school, internship, or the armed services.
Mayor Emanuel and local school officials were quick to respond to Trump's claims that the "numbers are very rough."
Kane County is one of two election authorities in Illinois to be completely computerized.
Roger Claar is facing his strongest challenge in years in this mayoral race, which is triggered by his support for President Donald Trump.
