Bob Conway
Chicago Public Schools’ Bond Rating Downgraded Again
One of the nation’s bond rating agencies is out with another warning about the Chicago Public Schools system’s financial future.
Family Sues Over Nanny Who Shook, Choked 15-Month-Old Girl
A lawsuit has been filed in connection with the abuse of a 15-month-old girl by the nanny hired to look after the child.
Emanuel Calls On Homeowners To Install Water Meters
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reiterating his support for the city’s campaign asking homeowners to voluntarily install water meters.
Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Says Colleagues Harassed Him Because He’s Gay
A Cook County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against his employer, claiming that supervisors have done nothing to stop his co-workers from making his life miserable because he is gay.
Report: Emanuel Considering Hikes On Amusement, Cigarette Taxes
The City of Chicago may be facing a budget deficit of as much as $369 million next year, and reports are now surfacing that Mayor Rahm Emanuel may be looking at raising some taxes to close the gap.
South Suburban School Counselor Fired Over Sexually Graphic Book
A south suburban school district has fired the guidance counselor and former basketball coach who wrote a book that some say crossed the line, sexually speaking.
Defense Set To Rest In Vaughn Family Massacre Trial
Christopher Vaughn’s own blood stain expert agreed with prosecutors Tuesday that his analysis of what happened in Vaughn’s Ford Expedition five years ago doesn’t match the Oswego man’s story.
Report: Major Upgrades May Be Coming To Midway Airport
Some major upgrades may be in store at Midway International Airport.
Warning: Rare Disease Could Leave Dogs Blind
A warning has been issued for Chicago dog owners about a rare disease that could leave their pet blind.
West Aurora High School District In Trouble With DCFS Over Abusive Band Teacher
The West Aurora High School District is in trouble with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over an allegation involving a teacher.
Report: DCFS Says Budget Cuts Could Be Crippling
The Illinois Dept of Children and Family Services is warning in a published report that budget cuts mandated by the General Assembly are going to have a severe impact.
Deadline Coming For Action By Quinn On Gambling Bill
The deadline is nearing for Gov. Pat Quinn to act on the state’s gambling expansion bill.
Plainfield Officials To Weigh Proposal For Gun Safes In Schools
A proposal involving schools and guns is up for a vote in suburban Plainfield – and it actually involves bringing more guns to schools.
Feds Break Up Counterfeiting Operation In South Suburbs
A suburban counterfeiting operation has been broken up.
Officers Sue, Claim Politics Got Them Cut From Mayor’s Security Detail
The makeup of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s security detail is the subject of a lawsuit.
Spat May Be Brewing Between U.S. Attorney’s Office, City Council Finance Committee
A legal battle may be brewing between the U.S. Attorney’s office and the Chicago City Council Finance Committee.
City Crime-Fighting Partnership With CeaseFire Going Ahead After Delays
An anti-crime pilot program involving the group CeaseFire and the Chicago Police Department appears to be moving ahead after a disagreement was resolved.
Report: Police War On Maniac Latin Disciples Is Working
It has been about a year since Chicago police brass promised to wipe out the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang on the Northwest Side, and a published report says the campaign appears to be working.
New Book Details New, Bizarre Stories About Blagojevich
The saga of Rod Blagojevich involved no shortage of the bizarre and the tawdry, but a book about the deposed and imprisoned governor set for release next month may top it all yet again.
Report: Sikh Temple Gunman’s Girlfriend Arrested, Facing Charges
Published reports say the girlfriend of the gunman who killed six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee has now been arrested.
Most Popular News
- Teen Hurt In Little Village ShootingA 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm Saturday afternoon in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.86
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.1238
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