After Chicago’s most violent weekend of the year, city officials and community activists try to identify what sparked the rash of shootings and homicides.
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Mayor, Police Department Ask for Community Help After Deadliest Weekend of 2018
Aug 6, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Willie Wilson Gives Away More Cash, Comes Under New Scrutiny
Aug 1, 2018 | Paris Schutz
A watchdog group takes action against the Chicago mayoral candidate’s campaign for behavior they believe is unethical and improper.
CPS Watchdog: Byrd-Bennett Helped Company Land $67M in Contracts
Jul 31, 2018 | Paris Schutz
A for-profit company that contracts with Chicago Public Schools comes under fire in a new report for its connections to convicted former CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
Emanuel, Burke Sued Over Workers’ Compensation
Jul 30, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Why a longtime political gadfly and a city worker are suing Mayor Rahm Emanuel and powerful Ald. Ed Burke in federal court.
Deal Struck for Federal Oversight of Chicago Police Department
Jul 27, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Agreement has been reached on a draft consent decree that would allow an independent federal monitor to enact major changes within the Chicago Police Department.
Consent Decree, Gang Database Front and Center at City Council
Jul 25, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Talks on a police consent decree hit a snag as City Council moves to weaken a controversial police gang database.
$70 Million Albany Park Floodwater Tunnel Goes Online
Jul 24, 2018 | Paris Schutz
The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.
Parties Near Agreement on Chicago Police Consent Decree
Jul 23, 2018 | Paris Schutz
An agreement to bring federal court oversight to the Chicago Police Department is nearly finished – with one major hang-up.
Community Pushback to $5 Billion Lincoln Yards Proposal
Jul 19, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Community reaction comes in for the new Lincoln Yards proposal slated to be a city-within-a-city.
The Rise of College Dorm-Style Co-Living in Chicago
Jul 18, 2018 | Paris Schutz
In Chicago’s Fulton Market district, a new co-living space offers shared accommodations for an all-inclusive price. And the company is looking to aggressively expand.
Emanuel Speaks Out About Augustus Shooting
Jul 17, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Mayor Rahm Emanuel urges calm in his first public appearance since this weekend’s fatal police-involved shooting.
Cook County Commissioners: Get Rid of Forest Preserve Police
Jul 12, 2018 | Paris Schutz
More fallout in the wake of a viral video that has resulted in hate crime charges and a police officer’s resignation.
US Chamber: $3.8 Billion Worth of Illinois Goods Threatened by Trade War
Jul 11, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration could impact everything from soybeans to machinery and equipment.
Viral Video Puts Spotlight on Cook County Forest Preserve
Jul 10, 2018 | Paris Schutz
A video shot in a Cook County forest preserve has caught fire on social media and is prompting blowback from county officials on both sides of the aisle.
Political Fallout of Landmark Supreme Court Decision
Jun 27, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling on an Illinois case that deals a major blow to public sector unions.
Federal Government Ends Oversight of Cook County Jail’s Medical Center
Jun 26, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Inside the Cook County jail is a full-fledged medical center that treats every one of the 6,000-7,000 detainees housed there on a daily basis. We get an exclusive tour.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company on Track to Build O’Hare Express Train
Jun 14, 2018 | Paris Schutz
The concept sounds like it was lifted straight out of science fiction, but billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk says he is going to make it happen.
Former Madigan Operative Accused of Sexual Harassment Speaks Out
Jun 13, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Accusations of sexual harassment against Kevin Quinn started the #MeToo avalanche in House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office. Now, the former Madigan operative is making public statements for the first time since he lost his job in January.
Chicago Groups Challenge Trump Administration on Immigration
Jun 11, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Should immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. be separated from their children? That question is at the heart of a dispute between immigration groups and the Trump administration.
Top Madigan Official Accused of Harassment Resigns
Jun 6, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Tim Mapes, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s top aide, has resigned following allegations made by a state employee accusing Mapes of making sexually inappropriate remarks.
Obama Presidential Center Sails Through City Council
May 23, 2018 | Paris Schutz
The project that will transform 19.3 acres of Jackson Park into the Obama Presidential Center aced its final in a series of city votes Wednesday.
Speaker Madigan Denies Retaliation Claims, Calls for Investigation
May 22, 2018 | Paris Schutz
A firestorm erupts over a state Democratic lawmaker’s claims that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is retaliating against her.
Plan Commission Greenlights Obama Presidential Center
May 17, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Opponents and allies alike came together for a big vote Thursday on the future of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Lori Lightfoot Launches Mayoral Campaign
May 10, 2018 | Paris Schutz
She says she offers a progressive vision for the city. Lori Lightfoot formally announces her campaign to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Emanuel Laps the Ever-Expanding Mayoral Field in Fundraising
May 9, 2018 | Paris Schutz
To put Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s fundraising advantage into perspective: a total of $6.6 million has been raised so far in this campaign, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform – $6.1 of it by Emanuel.
Key Questions Remain Ahead of Obama Center Vote
May 8, 2018 | Paris Schutz
Next week, the city is poised to take the first of several votes on the Obama Presidential Center. Why some community groups want to slow down the process.