Ald. Edward Burke, longest serving Chicago alderman, is not running for reelection
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners confirmed Burke did not file renomination petitions by the Monday deadline.
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Chicago area officials who have faced criminal charges in recent years
The indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on racketeering and bribery charges comes on the heels of numerous other incidents of criminal charges against politicians over just the past few years.
Aldermen Burke, Lopez Delay City Council Vote On Mayor Lightfoot's Plan For $377 Million In Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Lightfoot said the $377 million in federal grants include $179 million for the Chicago Department of Public Health's response to the pandemic, and $79.8 million for the Department of Housing for rental assistance programs.
Aldermen Propose Adding Immigration Status And Gender Identity To City's Hate Crime Protections
Two aldermen are proposing a measure to expand the city's hate crime ordinance to add protections for people based on their gender identity or their citizenship and immigration status.
Ald. Edward Burke Trailing State Rep. Aaron Ortiz In 14th Ward Committeeperson Race
Although the race isn't officially over yet, according to city vote totals so far, Illinois State Rep. Aaron Ortiz is leading the race with 40.4% of the vote, ahead of Burke's 32.9%, and Alicia Elena Martinez's 26.8%.
Federal Prosecutors To Seek Early 2021 Trial For Ald. Edward Burke's Corruption Case
Prosecutors revealed they have turned over a vast amount of evidence so far, but are waiting until six months before trial before turning over some materials to the defense.
FBI Raids Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval's Springfield Office
Federal agents raided Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval's office at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Tuesday.
Agents Raid Alderman Carrie Austin's Ward Office; Third High-Profile City Pol Under Federal Microscope
FBI agents executed a search warrant at Ald. Carrie Austin's 34th Ward office near 111th and Normal on Wednesday morning.
Alderman Burke Pleads Not Guilty Federal Corruption Charges
Ald. Edward Burke (14th) pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a new round of federal corruption charges, as Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling for his resignation.
Federal Prosecutors Seek Another Month To Indict Ald. Edward Burke In Corruption Case
For the second time since Ald. Edward Burke was charged with trying to shake down the owners of a Burger King franchise, federal prosecutors are asking the judge to extend their deadline to return an indictment, citing "the complex nature of this public corruption case, and the fact that the investigation is ongoing."
Real Estate Developer Charles Cui Pleads Not Guilty To Bribery Charges Linked To Ald. Edward Burke
A real estate developer from Lake Forest pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he bribed Ald. Edward Burke (14th) in exchange for assistance getting city permits he needed.
Lake Forest Attorney Charles Cui Charged With Bribing Ald. Edward Burke To Help Get Sign Permit; 'I Need His Favor'
Already facing federal charges himself, Ald. Edward Burke has been caught up in another scandal, as federal prosecutors have charged a suburban real estate developer with bribing the alderman to get his help arranging for a sign for a retailer that wanted to build on property in Portage Park.
Charged With Attempted Extortion, Ald. Edward Burke Faces Judgment From Voters In 14th Ward
With three candidates on the ballot, its possible no one wins the 14th Ward race outright on Tuesday.
Does Chicago Need Fewer Aldermen? 'It Would Be Better Served By Better Aldermen'
Does Chicago need 50 aldermen on the City Council? CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory crunches the numbers.
Feds Seeking 3 More Months To Indict Ald. Edward Burke, Citing 'Complex' Investigation
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge for more time to indict Ald. Edward Burke (14th), nearly two weeks after he was charged with trying to put the squeeze on to businessmen seeking to renovate a Burger King on the Southwest Side.
Mayor Introduces Ethics Reforms For City Council Weeks After Ald. Ed Burke Charged
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed broad ethic reforms for the city council to consider after an alderman was recently charged with attempted extortion.
Activists Criticize Preckwinkle For Overstating Her Role In The Laquan McDonald Case
"I'm saying she's trying to capitalize off this, man. I'm saying she's wrong. She's only doing this because she's in hot water with that (Ald. Ed) Burke situation. That's the only reason she's doing that."
Ed Burke Charges Cast Shadow Over Chicago's Mayoral Race
Federal corruption charges, against Alderman Ed Burke, are casting a shadow over Chicago's mayoral race.
Preckwinkle To Return $116,000 From Fundraiser At Ald. Burke's Home
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is returning $116,000 in campaign contributions collected at a fundraiser hosted by Ald. Edward Burke's house last year, seeking to distance herself from the attempted extortion charge against him.
Why Ald. Ed Burke May Have Been Allowed To Have 23 Guns In Government Building
It's still not known if the guns that were found in November were discovered at Burke's ward office or at City Hall, but it's hard to miss the irony of a staunch gun control advocate having to turn over 23 guns as a condition of his bond.
Chicago Mayoral Candidates Try Distancing Themselves From Ald. Ed Burke After Corruption Charges
Three candidates who've had close relationships with Burke are furiously pointing fingers at each other as to who is tighter with the tainted alderman.
Archer Heights Burger King Linked To Criminal Complaint Against Ald. Ed Burke
The restaurant on 41st and Pulaski is never mentioned by name, but its permit history matches events outlined in the federal criminal complaint against Ald. Ed Burke.
Ald. Ed Burke's Business Interests In Property Taxes Seemingly Conflict With City Goals
The criminal complaint states Ald. Ed Burke "corruptly solicited unlawful personal financial advantage."
Ald. Ed Burke Says He Plans To Seek Reelection, A Day After Extortion Charge Unsealed
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke says he's running for reelection--a day after a federal criminal complaint was unsealed charging the longtime 14th Ward alderman with attempted extortion for allegedly using his position on the City Council to try to steer business to his private law practice.
Burke Resigns As Finance Committee Chair, To Be Stripped Of Police Security Detail In Wake Of Corruption Case
A day after longtime Ald. Edward Burke (14th) was charged with attempted extortion, he is already losing a great deal of his power and influence in the City Council.
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Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE demands data from abortion clinics, restaurants, schools with obscure legal tool
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old's abortion
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
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More than 100 CPD officers have history of making false reports, watchdog finds
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Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
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FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
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Illinois Senate committee advances safety changes to SNAP after CBS 2 exposes fraud
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Designer says fashion show producer scammed him, but producer says he did nothing wrong
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
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Mpox cases still on the rise in Chicago
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Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
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At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
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Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
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Cannabis license holders of color say they need help from state lawmakers
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening without consequence
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Liam Hendriks makes powerful return, but White Sox lose to Angels
Hendriks pitched the eighth in his first big league appearance since he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Northwestern lacrosse team wins 8th national title, 1st since 2012
The national champion Northwestern Wildcats lacrosse team received a warm welcome as they returned home Monday, after dominating Boston College 18-6 in the national title game.
Stroman's 1-hitter leads Cubs to 1-0 win over MLB-leading Rays
Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons.
Notre Dame wins first men's lacrosse national title
Notre Dame held Duke to its lowest-scoring game of the season.
Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
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"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
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Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
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Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
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The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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French bulldog returned safe after being stolen at gunpoint
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