Two Inmates Escape Federal Prison in Downtown Chicago
Used rope or bed sheets to climb out
Chicago
Gun Rights Find a New Home
A federal appeals court rules Illinois cannot maintain its flat ban on concealed-carry.
City of Chicago Wants Ruling Against Police "Code of Silence" Vacated
Arises from a case where an off-duty cop beat a female bartender half to death and all his cop buddies kept their mouths shut
Illinois State Senator Caught Trying to Carry Gun onto Plane
He's seeking the seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr.
Nephew of Former Mayor of Chicago Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Richard J. Vanecko's punch allegedly caused the death of David Koschman in 2004
Chicago School Closing Decisions Pushed Back
Maybe the world will end and nobody will have to make an unpopular choice
Baltimore Problems With Speed Camera Company Raising Questions in Chicago
Chicago preparing to test launch with same company next week
Dems Start Lining Up to Run for Jackson Jr.'s Seat
Normally you'd say, "The seat is still warm," but given he's been gone for health reasons for months ...
Jesse Jackson Jr. Expected to Announce Resignation Today
Will hand resignation to House Speaker
Unions vs. Democratic Mayors
The longstanding love affair between Democrats and organized labor is on the rocks.
Chicago to Cut Calories in City Snack Machines
Healthy food for city employees isn't going to fix that budget deficit, Emanuel
Free the Schnitzel: Chicago Food Truck Owners Sue
Several Chicago, Illinois food truck owners filed a lawsuit against the city today.
Jackson Jr. Investigation Expands to Wife
Sandi Jackson, a Chicago alderwoman, probed over alleged misuse of campaign funds
United Returns $5.6 Million in Tax Incentives to Chicago
Were given money to move, but consolidated and gave the money back, though they weren't required to
Reports: Jesse Jackson Jr. Retains Lawyer, May Resign
Possible plea deal over alleged corruption investigation
Thousands Stand in Line at Chicago Job Fair that Doesn't Offer Jobs
People wait for hours to discover information on how to apply for government jobs, not interviews
Bipolar Judge Barred from Entering Courthouse Without Escort Re-elected in Cook County, Ill.
Faces misdemeanor battery charges and has been suspended from the bench
Jesse Jackson Jr. Reportedly Talking Plea Deal with Feds
Probed for misusing campaign funds for such things as buying a Rolex watch
Rahm Emanuel Expects More Money From White House for Roads, Schools in Chicago
The money train's headed from the station
Chicago Cops Claim Retaliation For Going to FBI Over Narcotics Corruption
Saw other cops shaking down drug dealers in a public housing complex they were running undercover
Illinois Mom Stabbed Two Children 150 Times, Prosecutors Say
7-year-old son and 5-year-old girl she was babysitting did not survive
Despite Medical Absence, Jesse Jackson Jr. Holds Big Lead
Treatment for bipolar disorder doesn't appear to be impacting incumbency
Trial to Focus on Alleged Police Cover Up
Chicago police officers are accused of trying to protect a colleague accused of beating
Republican Challenger: Voting for Jesse Jackson Jr Will Cause More Harm
"Give him the sympathy vote by voting for somebody else is going to be a vote," Brian Woodworth said
Obama Plans Election Night Rally in Chicago
It may end up being a great big downer if those polls don't improve
Woman Who Recorded Call Did Not Break the Law
Recorded husband's colleague being abusive
Public Schools Chief Out at Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace him with the district's chief education officer
Chicago Public Schools to Charter System: "Save Us!"
"Privatize or Perish" may be the choice here.
Chicago Asks Charter System to Take Over Failing Schools
Teachers unions, of course, prepare to fight
Rahm Emanuel Fires Entire Chicago Ethics Board
A new day for accountability and ethics in government the mayor says
Another Rating Firm Downgrades Chicago School System
Fitch joins Moody's in giving thumbs down to district's finances
Chicago Cronyism: Powerful Alderman Got Subsidies for Wrigley, Legal Work From Company
Politics as parasitism
Veteran Chicago Cop Charged with Having Sex with Prisoner, Bribery
The twenty-eight year member of Chicago's police force is accused of having sex with a prisoner he promised he'd release from lock up
Strangulation by Union
Rules that "protect" government workers from arbitrary dismissal and require everyone be treated equally are bad for taxpayers and even unions.
Chicago Madam's Black Book Includes Judge, Law Enforcement
The judge says he has no idea who the woman is
