SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) May 26, 2026 Normally Secret Grand Jury Transcripts From Failed ‘Broadview Six’ Prosecution Expected to be Released Transcripts detailing federal prosecutors’ alleged misconduct during multiple grand jury proceedings in the “Broadview Six” case are expected to be released publicly after the politically-charged case fell apart last week. May 26, 2026 Forest Preserves Police Release Sketch of Suspect in LaBagh Woods Sexual Assault Forest Preserves of Cook County Police are investigating a sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman that occurred Saturday around 12:30 p.m. in a heavily wooded area of LaBagh Woods on the city’s Northwest Side, according to a news release. May 26, 2026 ‘Megaprojects’ Bill Would Mean a $39M Annual Property Tax Break for Bears: Cook County Treasurer’s Office The so-called “megaproject” bill would mean tax breaks for the Chicago Bears of more than $1.5 billion during the 40-year term of the agreement, according to the analysis. May 22, 2026 Week in Review: Broadview Protester Charges Dropped; Tipped Minimum Wage Phaseout Delayed Federal prosecutors drop all charges against Broadview demonstrators. And City Council delays a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. May 22, 2026 Suspend 4 CPD Officers Repeatedly Accused of Making Improper Traffic Stops for 72 Days: Police Brass The Civilian Office of Police Accountability determined that four tactical team officers assigned to patrol the Near North (18th) Police District violated the civil rights of three people when the officers improperly searched a car shortly after 8 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2024, records show. May 22, 2026 Bill Regulating Powerful AI Models Advances as Advocates Say It’s Only the First Step The bill is part of a larger package regulating AI and is modeled after legislation in California and New York as states seek to establish a national regulatory standard. May 22, 2026 Abortion Advocates Urge Additional Reproductive Health Support From Illinois The push comes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling blocked a lower court decision that temporarily prohibited the use of telehealth for abortion care. May 22, 2026 Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence, Citing Her Husband’s Health Tulsi Gabbard said her husband had recently been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and “faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months.” She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. May 22, 2026 ‘Broadview Six’ Seek Preservation Order After Allegations of ‘Nauseating’ Misconduct By Federal Prosecutors Tank Case Friday’s motion comes a day after prosecutors dismissed all charges against the remaining defendants, a stunning turn following allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and a subsequent cover-up by members of Chicago’s U.S. Attorney’s Office. May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 - Full Show Charges dropped against the “Broadview Six,” and no special prosecutor for ICE agents. Plus, reaction to President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. May 21, 2026 How Luchadoras Are Challenging Machismo in Mexico and Chicago Lucha libre, or “free wrestling,” is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s cultural identity. It’s an acrobatic, flamboyant and thrilling choreographed sport that melds athletics and theater to symbolize the ultimate battle between good and evil. May 21, 2026 Cook County Judge Rejects Push to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged ICE Misconduct A Cook County judge has rejected calls for a special prosecutor to probe allegations of criminal misconduct committed by federal immigration agents after Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke refused to launch her own investigations. May 21, 2026 Backlash to Trump’s $1.8B Settlement Fund Delays GOP Immigration Bill Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting to fund immigration enforcement agencies and at an impasse over whether to try to block a new $1.776 billion settlement fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they have been politically prosecuted. May 21, 2026 Feds Drop All Charges in ‘Broadview Six’ Case Following Closed-Door Meeting Over Grand Jury Transcripts Federal prosecutors have abruptly dismissed all charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” defendants, days before the case was set to go to trial. The move followed a closed-door hearing Thursday over redacted grand jury transcripts. May 21, 2026 Chicago’s Beach Season Kicks Off Friday, Outdoor Pools Opening June 19 Friday marks the unofficial start to summer, with the city’s lakefront beaches opening for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: