City Council confirms Anabel Abarca as new 12th ward alderwoman
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Anabel Abarca as her pick Monday.
Finance Committee rejects bid to repeal property tax hikes tied to inflation
The mayor's budget team said tying annual property tax hikes to inflation provides predictability and stability in property tax levels each year.
Anabel Abarca picked to replace former 12th Ward Ald. George Cardenas
A resident of McKinley Park, Abarca was one of three people to apply to replace Cardenas in the 12th Ward.
CPD Officer Melvina Bogard found not guilty in 2020 shooting of Ariel Roman
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown has moved to fire Bogard for the shooting, arguing it was unnecessary.
Two Illinois sisters sentenced to probation in U.S. Capitol riot
Trudy Castle, of Chicago, and Kimberly DiFrancesco, of Elmhurst, both pleaded guilty in August.
Ald. Carrie Austin asks to be declared medically unfit for bribery trial; will resign from City Council
Austin and her chief of staff, Chester Wilson Jr., were indicted last year on federal charges accusing them of taking bribes from a construction company seeking Austin's support for a development in her ward.
R. Kelly's defense team seeks acquittal or new trial following federal child pornography conviction
The motions are routine steps following criminal convictions, and are rarely granted.
City Council approves $5 million settlement for mom of teen killed by Chicago police during 2019 chase
Officer Adolfo Bolanos shot 17-year-old Michael Elam Jr. three times in the back, and is facing possible firing over the shooting.
Aldermen grill CTA President Dorval Carter on crime, service, staffing, and other issues
When Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) asked to give the CTA a letter grade, Carter refused.
Anjanette Young Ordinance to reform CPD search warrant rules hits roadblock
Many progressive aldermen want Chicago Police search warrant rules governed by the city's municipal code, rather than just internal CPD policies.
Illinois Election: Rep. Lauren Underwood declares victory over Republican Scott Gryder
The new 14th District was shifted away from some far western and northwestern suburbs, to include more Democratic-leaning areas in in the western and southwestern suburbs and central Illinois.
Illinois election: Democrats to keep majority on state's Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, a Democrat, declared victory in the Second District race against former Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran.
Illinois Election: Gov. JB Pritzker declares victory in re-election bid against Darren Bailey
"I'm grateful tonight that Illinois continues a long tradition of peaceful and fair elections, and I am so thrilled to spend four more years as your governor," Pritzker said.
Illinois Attorney General Raoul declares victory over Republican challenger DeVore
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is facing off against a familiar opponent in Republican Thomas DeVore; though one he's gone up against before only in the courtroom, not at the ballot box.
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia to launch campaign for mayor on Thursday
It would be Garcia's second bid for mayor, after forcing former Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff in 2015, but losing 56% to 44%.