Chicago’s top cop, 57, was already feeling well enough to check a few emails just hours after his surgery, doctors Rush University Medical Center said.
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With Education Funding Reform Comes a Squeeze for Chicago Taxpayers
Aug 30, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Exactly how much more money can Chicago homeowners expect to pay to fund Chicago teacher pensions?
Developments in Court Oversight for the Chicago Police Department
Aug 29, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Chicago has taken its first step toward having judicial oversight of its efforts to reform the Police Department, but not with the federal government. It’s doing it with the state of Illinois.
Rauner Signs Immigration, Voter Registration Bills
Aug 28, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Immigrants and refugees in Illinois can now breathe a sigh of relief, and people eager to vote will find it easier to register. The changes come as Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two pieces of legislation Monday.
Barbara Byrd-Bennett Headed to ‘Camp Cupcake’ for 4.5-Year Sentence
Aug 24, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The disgraced former Chicago Public Schools CEO reports to prison in just a few days.
Rauner Spokeswoman Confirms Governor to Sign Immigration Bill
Aug 22, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Gov. Bruce Rauner may be set to sign legislation limiting cooperation between officials in Illinois and federal immigration authorities.
Crain’s: Cook County Union Lauds Preckwinkle for New Contract
Aug 21, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
As the fight over the Cook County sweetened beverage tax enters yet another round, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is getting some praise from one of the county's biggest unions.
Gwendolyn Brooks: Still ‘Real Cool’ at 100
Aug 8, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet also served as the state's poet laureate from 1968 until her death in 2000. Today's poets are finding creative ways to remember her.
Chicago’s Summer Jobs Program Provides More Than a Paycheck
Aug 3, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Each summer, thousands hired through One Summer Chicago earn work experience and a paycheck. But the city may be earning something, too.
Efforts to Simplify CPS High School Application Process Draw Concern
Aug 2, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
An attempt to make the high school application process easier is raising some questions.
Memo Finds Cook County Bail System Unconstitutional
Aug 1, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is criticizing Cook County’s bail bond system.
Mayor Declines to Say Whether He’ll Reappoint Police Board President
Jul 31, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The Chicago Police Board could be without a president Tuesday. The term of current President Lori Lightfoot expired Monday.
Center Aims to Provide ‘Softer Landing’ for Some Released Inmates
Jul 26, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Some Cook County jail detainees will be getting a little extra help when leaving the jail.
Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Capitol for Education Funding Battle
Jul 24, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Lawmakers will have much to discuss during yet another special session, this time on education spending. Three Illinois teachers weigh in.
Enrollment Down, Per-Pupil Spending Inches Up in New CPS Budgets
Jul 20, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Despite the fight in Springfield over education funding, Chicago Public Schools leaders say they will open to students in the fall—but with fewer students.
Ald. Dowell Voices Support to Merge 2 South Loop Elementary Schools
Jul 18, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The 3rd ward alderman says she believes combining the schools will create a more diverse and just-as high performing elementary school, and high-quality neighborhood high school for South Loop residents.
More Fallout Over Incendiary Emails at Chicago Water Department
Jul 17, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson says emails distributed among employees at the city Water Department suggest a culture of overtly racist and sexist behavior.
Investigation Questions Whether District Meets Needs of Bilingual Students
Jul 11, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Chicago Public Schools students who are still learning the English language are overwhelmingly not getting the support they need, according to an investigation by the Chicago Reporter.
3 Cops Plead Not Guilty to Cover-Up Charges in Laquan McDonald Case
Jul 10, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Two former Chicago Police officers and one current officer pleaded not guilty to charges they conspired to cover for former cop Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of 16-year old Laquan McDonald.
Extended July 4th Weekend Leads to More Violence on City Streets
Jul 5, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The Chicago Police Department says the city saw 56 shootings and eight homicides from Friday night to Tuesday night, with the majority occurring Monday on the city’s South and West Sides.
Judge to Rule Friday on Cook County Soda Tax
Jun 29, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
Soda fans will find out Friday whether or not they'll start paying more for their sweetened beverages in Cook County this weekend.
Gwendolyn Brooks: Still ‘Real Cool’ at 100
Jun 28, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet also served as the state's poet laureate from 1968 until her death in 2000. Today's poets are finding creative ways to remember her.
Hillary Clinton Addresses Importance of Literacy in Speech to Librarians
Jun 27, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
In an address to the American Library Association’s annual conference, the former Democratic presidential nominee addressed the importance of literacy and libraries.
Federal Law Enforcement Helps Chicago Fight Crime
Jun 26, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is lending the city access to technology that police hope will help close thousands of gun cases opened every year.
Man Accused of Stealing $7M from Elderly Homeowners Pleads Not Guilty
Jun 22, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
A Chicago businessman pleads not guilty in federal court to charges he stole $7 million from elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage scheme.
Duckworth Urges Trump to Obey Emoluments Clause
Jun 20, 2017 | Brandis Friedman
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is joining several other members of the Senate and House in a lawsuit to compel President Trump to obey the Constitution's emoluments clause.