On his first full day in office, new Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker moved to give approximately 20,000 state employees raises they’d been denied by former Gov. Bruce Rauner since 2015.
Lawsuit Opposing Obama Presidential Center Grows
Three separate groups filed amicus briefs joining the original suit filed by Protect Our Parks, alleging that it would be illegal for the Obama Foundation to go forward with the project in federally protected parkland.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Reflects on Lessons in Education
Jan 15, 2019 |
Although his tenure has been marked by several school controversies, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is touting his achievements at both Chicago Public Schools and the City Colleges of Chicago.
As Trump Mulls National Emergency, 31 Active Emergencies Continue
Jan 15, 2019 |
A law passed in 1976 gives the president authority to declare a national emergency using more than 130 statutory powers.
Chicago Artist Edo Wants to Light Up the World With Color
Jan 15, 2019 |
From clothing to digital art to painting, Chicago artist Edo sees color in all forms.
Historic Black Marines In Danger of Losing South Side Veterans Hall
Jan 15, 2019 |
The Chicago chapter of the country’s first group of African-American Marines, the Montford Point Marines, fears it could soon lose its veterans hall in Englewood.
Journalists Discuss ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and Impact on #MeToo Movement
Jan 15, 2019 |
The Chicago Sun-Times’ Kathy Chaney and Mary Mitchell, who were featured in the documentary, weigh in on the latest allegations against R. Kelly.
Burnt-out Theater Critic Succumbs to Seductive Offer in ‘St. Nicholas’
Jan 15, 2019 |
It takes an actor of formidable technique to bring this two-act, two-hour monologue to vivid, active, almost cinematic life. From the moment Brendan Coyle emerges from the shadows, the spell is cast.
Report: Americans More Likely to Die of Opioid Overdose Than Car Crash
Jan 15, 2019 |
The odds of dying from an opioid overdose are one in 96, while the odds of dying from a motor vehicle crash are one in 103, according to a new analysis by the National Safety Council.
Prosecutors Seek More Time to Indict Ald. Ed Burke
Jan 15, 2019 |
The request was filed hours after Ald. Burke waived his right Monday to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there was probable cause for the criminal complaint against him filed Jan. 3.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Unveils Ethics Reform Plan
Jan 14, 2019 |
In the wake of an attempted extortion charge against longtime Ald. Ed Burke, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has unveiled a number of ethics reforms. Ald. Nick Sposato weighs in.
One-on-One With New Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Jan 14, 2019 |
On the eve of his inauguration as Illinois’ 43rd governor, J.B. Pritzker sits down for an interview with Amanda Vinicky and talks about his plans for the state.
An In-Depth Look at the Life of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Jan 14, 2019 |
From a childhood marked by privilege and tragedy to a life of business success and philanthropy, we bring you an original, in-depth look at the life of new Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Gunman Gets 84-year Term in Hadiya Pendleton Murder
Jan 14, 2019 |
Cook County Judge Nicholas Ford handed down the sentence to 24-year-old Micheail Ward on Monday, five months after Ward was convicted of murder and aggravated battery in the killing of Hadiya Pendleton.
Special Prosecutors: Jason Van Dyke Should Spend 18 Years or More in Prison
Jan 14, 2019 |
The former Chicago police officer will be sentenced Friday. He was convicted last fall of second-degree murder in the fatal 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald.
‘La Boheme’ Sings of Love, Lust and Starving Artists
Jan 14, 2019 |
Lyric Opera’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s popular romantic tragedy features singers who not only fit their roles ideally but also know how to act.
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Advertising Trailblazer, WTTW Trustee, Dies at 86
Jan 14, 2019 |
She launched the first advertising agency owned and managed by an African-American woman in the 1970s. Barbara Gardner Proctor died on Dec. 19, 2018 at the age of 86.
