Illinois man reportedly died after being beaten by guards while handcuffed Cory Ulmer, 41, died following arrest at Cook county jail, which authorities tried to portray as a ‘medical emergency’ The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2024
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx Allegedly Assaulted Near Home Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx was assaulted near her home in Chicago. The suspect, charged with aggravated assault and battery, targeted Foxx follo... Top News · Jun 24, 2024
The over and under of the Bloomingdale Trail’s extension eastward The project will extend the trail, commonly known as “the 606,” from Ashland Avenue to Elston Avenue. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s electronic monitoring rules are ambiguous, appeals court finds Tossing an escape conviction, the judges say it’s unclear whether detainees can get mail from their lobby or do laundry in the basement. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart blocking lawyers from bringing documents to clients at Cook County Jail Aides say the agency is trying to prevent overdoses in the facility and is being alert for papers soaked in deadly drugs. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023
Johnson, Vallas tour South Side churches in final weekend campaign push before mayoral runoff Two days out from Election Day, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas focused largely on African American wards where Mayor Lori Lightfoot performed well in the general election. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023
Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Cubs fans flocked to Wrigley Field for Opening Day 2023, protesters rallied against a proposed rate hike for Peoples Gas, and more in our best photos of the last week. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
Johnson won’t identify ‘plan B’ for revenue if City Council, legislature resist tax hikes ‘I need industry to help,’ find revenue other than property taxes, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson tells Crain’s Chicago Business editorial board members. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023
Too many kids in mental health crisis aren’t getting the help they need The state admits the shortcomings of its lifeline program for low-income suicidal children. The money and political will must exist to change the status quo, says Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023
Picture Chicago: This week’s 16 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Two men were shot in the Loop as crowds flocked downtown for the annual dyeing of the Chicago River before the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Iggy Pop performed at The Salt Shed, and more in our best photos of the last week. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023
Program for suicidal kids struggles amid a youth mental health crisis, ComEd bribery trial spotlights Madigan and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about a 10-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023
In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive leader of a city beset by pandemic, crime CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s failure to advance to a runoff election Tuesday represents an astonishing fall from power four years after she was ushered into City Hall with a promise of reform. Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2023
Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in — the April runoff Mayor Lori Lightfoot finished third in Tuesday’s election with 16.89% of the vote, behind former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas at 33.95% and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson with 20.32%. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023
Order kept cleric after sex abuse accusations, the roads to a mayoral runoff and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023
Chicago Tribune · Feb 24, 2023 Brandon Johnson once said it was a ‘political goal’ to defund police. He’s been less precise running for mayor. As thousands of Chicagoans took to the streets during 2020′s nationwide racial reckoning on policing, one word captured the fury of that summer: “Defund.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023 Four-candidate mayoral forum turns into two-way conversation after no-shows Scheduling conflicts kept Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and businessman Willie Wilson away from the forum, so community activist Ja’Mal Green and retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer had the stage to themselves.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023 POLL: Chicago voters feel unsafe from crime, unhappy with police relations — and looking for a candidate to fix it all As they prepare to elect their next mayor, city voters chose crime and public safety as the top issue guiding their decisions — and a whopping 63% of them don’t feel safe, a Sun-Times/WBEZ/Telemundo Chicago/NBC5 Poll found. But differences of opinions emerged among voters of different racial…
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023 Meet Chicago’s 2023 mayoral candidates Nine mayoral candidates are vying to be your pick on Feb. 28. Read our profiles of each contender here.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023 Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson unveils sweeping plan to fight violent crime Johnson’s lengthy list includes“training and promoting” 200 new detectives and launching a “comprehensive efficiency audit” to identify savings, such as streamlining the number of “non-sergeant” police supervisors.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023 Chicago family sues after separation at border, meeting the mayoral candidates and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023 Brandon Johnson vows to fully fund, and resource, city’s public schools The Cook County commissioner who’s backed by the Chicago Teachers Union also plans to create a “robust” youth hiring program to “give our young people hope.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023 Lightfoot lets loose on Vallas, Garcia at spirited forum of mayoral front-runners Fighting for her political life, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called Jesus “Chuy” Garcia the “original defunder” of police and Paul Vallas a resume inflater who takes his marching orders from the Fraternal Order of Police and its “repugnant” president John Catanzara.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023 Crime is a top issue in Chicago mayoral race: How would nine candidates address it? All nine mayoral candidates have released at least a brief public safety plan — or, in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s case, touted what she posed as her achievements in office.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023 Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison took $300K from nonprofit linked to Ken Griffin Morrison got the money in his tight reelection race from a nonprofit that has financial ties to a PAC funded by the billionaire.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023 Brandon Johnson accuses Chuy Garcia of ‘abandoning the progressive movement’ Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson, the Cook County commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, came out swinging during a free-wheeling interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.