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Nunes alleges evidence of Mueller's team misleading Congress, the courts

By April Bamburg | Mar 26, 2020

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and his team have been scouring FBI witness reports and say they’ve found evidence that members of Robert Mueller’s team may have misled the courts and Congress in their investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly endorses Bill Conway for State's Attorney

By April Bamburg | Mar 12, 2020

Brendan Reilly, alderman for downtown Chicago’s 42nd Ward, announced his endorsement of Bill Conway for Illinois State’s Attorney on Feb. 27 in response to a CWBChicago tweet of a story about a man who was charged with armed carjacking less than a month after he was released on his own recognizance in another issue.

Restaurateur Nick Kokonas urges Chicago mayor to reduce restaurant tax

By April Bamburg | Mar 11, 2020

Nick Kokonas, co-owner of Alinea, Next, and The Aviary, Inc., among others, called on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to reduce the increase of the city’s restaurant tax, which went into effect with the new budget year.

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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

Chicago congressman Garcia sponsors bill to ban deportation of criminal illegal aliens

By April Bamburg | Feb 8, 2020

U.S. Rep. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (D-Chicago) is among more than 30 other members of Congress sponsoring the New Way Forward Act, intended to restore due process to the immigration system, according to a press release announcing the new bill.

State Police named in first lawsuit stemming from steering of $29.5 million intended for processing of FOID cards

By April Bamburg | Feb 4, 2020

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and two individuals have been sued by two Illinois residents, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).

Alderman Brookins accepts $5,000 fine for failed work oversight

By April Bamburg | Sep 11, 2017

Chicago’s 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine for failing to track the work and hours of five aides, including Curtis Thompson, his former chief of staff, who was sentenced to prison in 2015 for accepting a bribe, according to a press release from Project Six.

Protest urged to condemn Fringe Fest pedophilia play

By April Bamburg | Sep 6, 2017

Pat Gamboney, a Jefferson Park resident, called on peaceful protesters to join him to oppose a controversial performance at the Chicago Fringe Festival on Sunday, according to his Facebook post.