RICO Act used in Georgia Trump case is familiar to Chicagoans
The Georgia case is the first time the RICO Act -- in this case under Georgia state law rather than federal law -- is being used in the prosecution of a former U.S. president.
The Georgia case is the first time the RICO Act -- in this case under Georgia state law rather than federal law -- is being used in the prosecution of a former U.S. president.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said Wednesday that the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is a much bigger deal than the indictment and conviction of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was granted early release from supervision on Tuesday.
Three months after he returned home from prison, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has lost his license to practice law, after the Illinois Supreme Court officially disbarred him on Monday.
Chicago attorney Ed Genson has died after a long battle with cancer.
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission on Tuesday recommended that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich be disbarred.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with Blagojevich this week. They talked for almost 50 minutes.
A week after former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was released from prison, the state agency that regulates attorneys took a key step to prevent him from ever practicing law again in Illinois.
For nearly two years, the wife of disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made Trump's own travails the centerpiece of the strategy to free her husband.
Could Rod Blagojevich's sentence commutation threaten efforts to bring other politicians to justice?
"Through all channels, through all connections, that anyone had, we just could not get answers to those petitions."
"From beginning to end, this was persecution masquerading as prosecution," Blagojevich said a day after his early release from prison.
From the investigation that started in the early 2000s to his release from federal prison Tuesday, taxpayers have been on the hook for nearly two decades worth expenses involved with prosecuting a former governor.
For the next two years, Blagojevich must regularly report to a probation officer, and can't leave Illinois without the permission of his probation officer or a judge.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti are expected to address the public outside of their house Wednesday.
As he prepared to get on a flight back to Chicago Tuesday night, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for commuting his 14-year prison sentence.
At least one person who was close to Blagojevich's case did not agree that releasing him was an act of justice.
Ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has gone free, after President Donald Trump granted him clemency on Tuesday.
When all else failed, he and his wife Patti Blagojevich began what some call a direct, public plea to President Trump, hoping he'd sympathize and set Blagojevich free.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and President Donald Trump have a history going back many years – to a time well before Blagojevich went to prison and before Trump was best known as a politician.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said, while Trump's clemency order reduced Blagojevich's 14-year prison sentence, it did not clear his criminal record, so he'll still be a convicted felon.
"It's important those found guilty serve their prison sentences."
Almost eight years after he left his home in Ravenswood Manor to begin serving a prison term in Colorado, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich soon will be winging his way back to Chicago, and his wife and daughters couldn't be more elated.
President Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich's 14-year prison sentence for corruption and will soon be a free man.
When Donald Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich's federal sentence on multiple corruption charges, Illinois' 40th governor was just one in a long list of crooked state chief executives.
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Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
"During those weekdays, they're walking around and enjoying the city, and then again, the weekends are times when people really go crazy and get out in the neighborhoods and get to know these local businesses and buy."
The 2024 primary elections in Illinois take place on Tuesday, March 19, and if you need to know where to vote, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
"During those weekdays, they're walking around and enjoying the city, and then again, the weekends are times when people really go crazy and get out in the neighborhoods and get to know these local businesses and buy."
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands. Now, the teen on trial in his murder has been freshly arrested while out free.
The glaring disparity is that most of the people who were the subjects of "suspicious activity reports" were Arab and Muslim.
The wrong police raids on Anjanette Young and the family of Peter Mendez, first exposed by the CBS 2 Investigators, led to sweeping search warrant reforms.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands.
In October 2022, a single stray bullet found its way through Akeem Briscoe's family's kitchen window and into the bathroom, striking the second-grader as he stood by the sink.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Protest organizers want to be able to march in sight and sound of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
The $45 million is an estimate for medical costs for the rest of 15-year-old Nathen Jones' life after the 2021 crash.
A small fraction of eligible voters in Tuesday's election could also have a big effect on local offices and Bring Chicago Home, a key ballot question to raise some real estate transfer taxes.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
On Thursday of last week, more than 50,000 AT&T customers lost service in a widespread outage.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Of the 12 cases, 10 have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
CEO Scott Kirby said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics.
Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
In 2025, the Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Gym members hope the heavy lifting of advocacy will save their gym from being the latest business closure on Chicago's South Side.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant was indefinitely idled at the end of February of last year. But a deal was reached months later for a plan to reopen it.
The hard-throwing Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.
Holtmann is back in the Big East as DePaul's head coach, bringing a history of being able to find success at programs quickly.
Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Both teams are heading to the East Region, with Illinois as the No. 3 seed and Northwestern as the No. 9 seed.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
See the full list of who won Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards, and who was nominated.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated in the category of best actress at the 2024 Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the Oscar nominees.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks to Mike Mardou with the National Weather Service about the importance of severe weather strategic planning and how local communities can stay safe.
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports there's a statewide effort to make sure Chicago's local businesses see a financial boost during the Democratic National Convention.
The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting, "Pommiers en Fleurs." Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt.
The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting. Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt and shore up the club's financial footing.
The Julia C. Lathrop Homes along the Chicago River used to be a public housing complex. The beautiful North Side location is filled with some ugly buildings. They're vacant eyesores that have waited years to be redeveloped, so CBS 2 looked into the latest on Lathrop.
Crosetti Brand, 37, was charged Friday in the murder of Jayden Perkins, 11, and the stabbing of his mother.
Police said Williams was in an alley outside Gusto's when he was approached by a suspect in a blue vehicle. The suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting.
Police said the boy was in an alley near 74th and Kenwood around 2:20 p.m., when two gunmen walked up and started shooting.
The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.
Police said a man broke the glass on the side door of the building as a prayer service was getting underway for Ramadan.