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Constitutional abuses cited in Chicago PD review

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 5, 2017

The Chicago Police Department routinely engages in a pattern of excessive and sometimes-deadly force in violation of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged in a recent report.

Pritzker added to GOP's list of Madigan backers

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party has added venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker to its BossMadigan.com website, which lists lawmakers and other stakeholders who support House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Emanuel email release leads to probe of ex-Obama aide

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2017

A former strategist in the Obama Administration is the focus of an ethics probe following the release of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's personal emails, the Better Government Association (BGA) reported recently.

Bruce MacArthur donates $1,000 to Citizens for Durkin

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 4, 2017

Bruce MacArthur, (680 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago), donated $1,000 to Burr Ridge's Citizens for Durkin on Nov. 7, 2016.

Sol Barket donates $1,000 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 4, 2017

Sol Barket, (225 W. Hubbard St., Chicago), donated $1,000 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 15, 2016.

Former reporter charged with bomb threats

By Matt Smith | Mar 3, 2017

The FBI has arrested a former Chicago radio and online reporter for allegedly making at least eight bomb threats to Jewish schools and community centers, among other locations, ABC News reported on Friday.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago recommends a series of contracts

By Louie Torres | Mar 3, 2017

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago recommends a series of contracts during a recent Committee of the Whole meeting.

Niles Board of Ethics meets to hear one complaint

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 3, 2017

Niles Board of Ethics met recently to hear one complaint.

Franklin Park ETS 911 Board authorizes purchase of 5 radios

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 3, 2017

Franklin Park ETS 911 Board authorizes purchase of 5 radios at a recent meeting.

Geneva Plan Commission approves addition to Delnor Community Hospital

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 3, 2017

Geneva Plan Commission approves addition to Delnor Community Hospital at a recent meeting.

Brian Tedeschi donates $250 to Friends for Marty Durkan

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

Brian Tedeschi, (7457 W. Rosedale Ave., Chicago), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends for Marty Durkan on Jan. 13, 2016.

Frank Teutonico donates $50 to Committee to Elect Robert J. Lovero

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

Frank Teutonico, (1001 W. 15th St., Chicago), donated $50 to Berwyn's Committee to Elect Robert J. Lovero on Jan. 29, 2016.

CSU eyes adding Division I football despite budget woes

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 1, 2017

A class of only 86 freshman in 2016 has Chicago State University (CSU) trustees and administrators considering a variety of ways to increase enrollment, including the surprising proposal to start a Division I football program at the financially troubled school.