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Madigan picks another House successor after quickly forcing out his first choice over ‘alleged questionable conduct’
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan picked Angie Guerrero-Cuellar to replace him.
Groundwater running out in northeastern Illinois
Less than 50 miles away from one of the largest freshwater systems on Earth, groundwater is running out. Joliet is the latest city to give up on the deep aquifers, voting last month to tap into L...
Video gambling license fees temporarily halved under COVID-19 relief bundle approved by Cook County Board
Video gambling license and terminal fees located in unincorporated areas of the county temporarily would be cut in half as part of a coronavirus relief package for businesses the Cook County Boar...
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: United Center to serve as ...e doses administered as state blows past previous daily record
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
Illinois administers record 130K-plus vaccines, as expansion of eligibility opens outside Chicago and Cook County
A record 130,021 coronavirus vaccine doses were administered in Illinois on Wednesday, public health officials reported, reaching a statewide total of 2,440,950. The previous daily record was 95,...
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Illinois US Rep. Marie Newman’s transgender daughter in feud over LGBTQ rights
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman’s feud over LGBTQ rights with controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene took a new turn Thursday when Facebook temporarily took down Newman’s video putting up a t...
The Spin: Marie Newman vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene | Madigan...t Cook County for sending COVID-19 money to sheriff’s office
Welcome to The Spin, the Chicago Tribune's politics newsletter.
Corrections and clarifications
Corrections and clarifications for Friday, Feb. 26
Black Chicago police officers band together for new voice during reckoning over racism in law enforcement
Black officers in the Chicago Police Department are forming their own professional organization to lend perspective amid longstanding tensions between law enforcement and communities of color, th...
Motorist feared arrest when he fled traffic stop, ran red l...atally hit woman crossing street in Englewood, prosecutors say
A 20-year-old man told police that he was out on bond for an attempted murder and afraid of being arrested when he fled police during a traffic stop, speeding through a red light, hitting another...
Gang member gets time served for refusing to testify about shooting that killed one and left him badly wounded
A reputed gang member faced the ire of a federal judge for refusing to tell a grand jury who shot him, even though he’d been granted immunity from prosecution.
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth to answer r...l issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines Monday on Facebook Live
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth will answer ethical questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccines during a Facebook Live on Monday.
West Side man charged with killing ex-girlfriend in South Shore in April after they argued following downtown car crash
A West Side man shot his ex-girlfriend to death near her South Shore home in April about an hour after he crashed his car downtown while driving around with the woman, prosecutors said Thursday.
‘Grand Theft Auto’ blamed for recent surge in carjackin...Chicago. Gaming experts object to proposed Illinois sales ban.
Illinois Rep. Marcus Evans wants to ban sales of the game that he says normalizes criminal behavior. But critics say that is just "lazy legislating."
Cook County sheriff fields complaint about couple having sex during court videoconference
A spokesman for the Cook County sheriff confirmed the office received a complaint about “inappropriate behavior” during a Zoom session in the suburban Maywood court district on Tuesday.
United Center to serve as mass COVID-19 vaccination site, sources say
The United Center will be a mass vaccination site capable of giving thousands of shots as the federal government ramps up its distribution capabilities, sources with knowledge of the plan said.
Father of murdered Elgin toddler waits outside prison on day killer freed: ‘I want him to see someone is here for her’
Jesse Kley stood outside Dixon Correctional Center Thursday morning with one goal in mind — that the Elgin man who murdered his toddler daughter 24 years ago see the face of the child’s fathe...
U.S. Reps. Marie Newman and Marjorie Taylor Greene feud over LGBTQ rights
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman has a transgender pride flag outside her Washington office across the hall from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's sign that reads, "There are TWO genders MALE & FEMALE. ‘Trus...
Motorist, 24, shot on Dan Ryan Expressway
A 24-year-old man was shot while on the Dan Ryan in the city’s Stateway Gardens neighborhood on Thursday.
Activists ‘disappointed and not surprised’ after $181.7...relief funding spent on reimbursing sheriff’s office payroll
Over the past 11 months of the pandemic, Cook County directed more than 40% of its federal stimulus money toward labor costs for the sheriff’s office, drawing alarm from Black activists who hav...
Chicago will start trashing ‘dibs’ parking placeholders starting next week
Move your ‘dibs’ items before Tuesday, or the city will trash your shoveled parking spot placeholders, Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation warned Thursday.
COVID-19 in Illinois by the numbers: Here’s a daily update on cases, positivity rate and hospital data in your area
Here's where Illinois' 11 regions stand on the key metrics that would prompt the state to restrict activities to contain an outbreak.
COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code: Search for your neighborhood
Search COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code
Where the coronavirus data stands in the U.S. and world: Vaccinations, cases and deaths
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe countries — and states in the U.S. — are dealing with wave and wave of illness. As hot spots shift, these charts will be updated daily with new totals...
Illinois COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 52,237 additional people...tate’s population. 130,021 new doses administered Wednesday.
With vaccinations underway across the U.S. and world, Illinois is still in the first phase of its program. Here’s where the state stands.
Daily Illinois coronavirus graphs: 32 new deaths, 1,884 new...test results. The statewide positivity rate for cases is 2.5%.
As the pandemic continues, the Tribune is tracking Illinois deaths, cases, test results and more here.
Woman who sued DuPage County sheriff to receive methadone treatment in jail loses court fight but could still get her meds
A federal judge has thrown out a Chicago woman’s request to ensure she can receive an addiction-fighting medication during a jail stint that begins Thursday, but the practical effect of the dec...
Who is Mike Madigan — and a timeline of the federal corruption investigation
The announcement of a $200 million fine against ComEd for corruption and details of federal subpoenas to AT&T and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s office pushed the widening criminal probe...
Illinois COVID-19 questions answered: Who should take the J...ion last? Can I hug my grandparents after they are vaccinated?
Who should get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Here are some coronavirus questions readers have sent that we’ve put to health and science experts.
Column: After giving away 25,000 meals, Evanston’s Gyros ...is set to close Saturday. ‘This restaurant was our dream.’
Erika Castro and Pablo Sanchez used their restaurant to combat hunger caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but their bills have outpaced their business.
2 officers, 1 other driver injured in rear-end crash on Near North Side, police say
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a rear-end crash across the street from Holy Name Cathedral early Thursday, police said.
You’ve gotten your second COVID-19 vaccination. When will your life get back to normal?
There are reasons to be hopeful that life can improve after the second COVID-19 vaccination shot, but experts are telling people to continue masking and social distancing after they are considere...
Illinois begins offering COVID-19 vaccine to people with he... today, but most Chicago-area counties will not. Here’s why.
Illinois is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people under age 65 with health conditions Thursday, but it likely will be difficult for Chicago-area residents to find shots in coming days.
Wisconsin residents flocked outdoors during pandemic, finds report, whose authors suggest more funding for parks
The nonpartisan policy think tank suggests that state and local officials should consider increasing investments on parks, public lands, boat ramps and other green space.
Man pleads guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of Illinois state trooper
One of two men charged in the 2019 fatal shooting of an Illinois State Police trooper in East St. Louis has changed his not guilty plea, the St. Clair County state’s attorney’s office said.
Daywatch: Illinois expands vaccine access but Chicago will ...t on endangered buildings list and 10 homes with outdoor space
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
Column: It’s time to rethink Black History Month
Let's focus on improving the present rather than looking back at the past, Dahleen Glanton writes.
Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch wants a graduated income tax do-over — this time tied to pension funding
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch wants a graduated income tax do-over — this time tied to pension funding
Former Democratic lawmaker, two sons hit with tax charges in ComEd lobbying probe
Former Democratic lawmaker Eddie Acevedo, two sons hit with tax charges in ComEd lobbying probe
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 24 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
CPS looks to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees withou...ligious waivers, but teachers union wants input on shot policy
CTU had pushed for teachers to get vaccines before they resume in-person learning.
Political operative connected to ex-Ald. Solis charged in CPS contract fraud
A longtime political operative at the center of the investigation into former Ald. Daniel Solis has been charged in a scheme to steer a massive Chicago Public Schools contract to a Cleveland-base...
Chicago lakefront, Catholic churches top newest list of city’s most endangered historic buildings
Preservation Chicago called on the city and the Chicago Park District to seek a national park designation for Chicago's entire lakefront, which topped the group's new list of Chicago's most endan...
The Spin: Madigan’s successor resigns after 3 days, still...eeting | Pro-Trump Republican launches bid to unseat Kinzinger
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Teachers get second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and ‘peace of mind’ at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy event
In an effort to vaccinate teachers and staff within the Archdiocese school system, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy hosted an on-site vaccination day Wednesday afternoon. The vaccines were admini...
Plan would hike demolition fees near The 606 and in Pilsen to try to stem gentrification
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and aldermen are backing a plan to assess additional fees on building demolitions in the fast-gentrifying Pilsen neighborhood and the vicinity of The 606 elevated park.
As CPS aims to reopen high schools this spring, parents pus...te learning: ‘CPS failed our students before the pandemic’
COVID-19 "has definitely opened all of the equity gaps" in CPS, one activist said.
Chicago police official resigns amid investigation of bar party that led to citations for COVID-19 safety violations
A high-ranking Chicago police official resigned from the department Wednesday, weeks after an investigation began into a bar party allegedly held for him which led to the business being cited for...
Chicago hospital cited by feds for COVID-19-related safety issues
Community First Medical Center in Portage Park is contesting a citation and $13,494 penalty issued by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration in December related to COVID-19 saf...
Michael Madigan’s hand-picked successor in state House resigns just three days after being installed
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s hand-picked successor for the legislative seat he held for a half-century resigned Wednesday morning, just three days after being selected for th...
Hot mic picks up Mayor Lori Lightfoot muttering a profanity during City Council meeting
A hot mic captured Mayor Lori Lightfoot muttering an f-bomb during Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Anjanette Young police raid prompts Chicago aldermen to push for search warrant changes
Aldermen introduced a plan on Wednesday to significantly tighten the rules the Chicago Police Department must follow to obtain and execute search warrants in response to the high-profile wrongful...
Pro-Trump candidate announces plans to challenge one of the former president’s Republican critics, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Pro-Trump Republican Catalina Lauf has launched a bid to unseat GOP Chicago-area U.S. Adam Kinzinger, who's made headlines and waves in his own party for blasting former President Donald Trump.
Preservation Chicago’s list of the city’s most endangered historic buildings
Preservation Chicago called on the city and the Chicago Park District to seek a national park designation for Chicago's entire lakefront, which topped the group's new list of Chicago's most endan...
‘They killed a really good woman’: Friends of woman killed in Englewood crash search for answers
Reckless homicide charges have been filed against a 20-year-old man who Chicago police say was driving an SUV through Englewood on Monday when he ran a red light and hit and killed a woman.
‘Ride or die’ girlfriend charged with helping man set fire to ex-girlfriend’s Hobart house, records allege
Wilson had threatened her with a gun and had beat her multiple times in the past, she told police. He left several messages in the month since they broke up before the fire crying and asking her ...
Indiana State Police continuing investigation of Michigan City prison stabbing that left one guard dead, another wounded
On Monday, Tymetri Campbell, 38, was being held on preliminary charges of murder after he allegedly stabbed Lt. Eugene Lasco, 57, after he came to the aid of Sgt. Padrick Schmitt, 22, who was als...
DUI charges filed following deaths of 4, including teen and 6-year-old, in Rolling Meadows collision, state police say
DUI charges filed following deaths of four, including teen and 6-year-old, in Rolling Meadows collision, state police say
A Chicago gym spurred outbreak of 55 COVID-19 cases after i...ed indoor workouts last summer. Mask use was ‘infrequent.’
A Chicago gym spurred an outbreak of at least 55 COVID-19 cases over the summer after infected people attended indoor high-intensity exercise classes — including several who had already tested ...
Watch live: Lightfoot provides update after City Council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot provides an update after a meeting of the Chicago City Council. Watch live here.
As Illinois surpasses 2.3M COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois expects 100,000 daily doses by mid-March
Illinois administered 55,947 coronavirus vaccine doses Tuesday, reaching a statewide total of 2,310,929, public health officials reported Wednesday. The number of Illinois residents who have been...
Here’s what to say to someone afraid of the coronavirus vaccine
What should you say to someone who is hesitant about the coronavirus vaccine?
Column: Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen turn an unlikely...dship into a deeply personal podcast. Their timing is perfect.
What I was pleasantly surprised by is how the conversations between the singer and the former president offer reflections and quiet lessons on family.
Biss declares victory in Evanston mayor’s race; incumbents appear to hold off primary challenges in Waukegan, North Chicago
Former state Sen. Daniel Biss declared victory Tuesday in the election for Evanston mayor.
Lanes back open after 2 Chicagoans wounded in shooting on Stevenson Expressway, police say
Two people were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning on the outbound Stevenson Expressway on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Illinois State Police said.
Cook County set to resume jury trials as first notices are sent out since pandemic closures
Jury notices have been sent out for Cook County’s first pandemic-era jury trial, Chief Judge Timothy Evans’ office confirmed Tuesday.
Man dies after Hazel Crest house fire that left 2 others injured, officials say
A 44-year-old man died after being rushed to the hospital following a fire Wednesday morning in south suburban Hazel Crest that also left two other people injured, officials say.
Schiller Park woman rescued after awning collapses, pins her for 10 hours
Ten hours after an ice- and snow-covered awning collapsed, pinning a Schiller Park woman under its weight, firefighters used an airbag system to free her in a rescue caught on camera late Tuesday...
Watch live: Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits vaccination site in Peoria
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will join public officials to visit a vaccination site in West Peoria. Watch live here.
Police investigating death on Blue Line tracks at Pulaski station
Chicago police are investigating the death of a man who apparently fell on the Blue Line tracks Tuesday night at a West Side “L” station.
How fast is the snow going to melt? What are the flooding concerns? We asked the experts.
After record-breaking snow and cold to start February, the end of the month appears to flip the script to above-normal temperatures. So what does that mean for all the snow still on the ground? T...
Daywatch: Madigan calls on successor to resign after 2 days...ob for now and building neighbors fall in love during pandemic
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
Column: With friends like Heidi Cruz’s, who needs enemies?
The Cruzes are selfish and tone-deaf, but let's not laud those who leaked her trip texts, Dahleen Glanton writes.