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Former Cook County official Patrick Doherty sentenced to more than five years for bribery, tax evasion

Former aide to disgraced Cook Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski had pleaded guilty to bribing multiple public officials in several schemes that spanned years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes in bid for second term; runoff election set for 2 of her opponents

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to run against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, setting stage for race to be between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to run against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2023

R. Kelly sentenced to an additional year in federal prison, and 19 concurrent years in his Chicago case

CHICAGO — A dramatic legal saga that began in a Cook County courtroom 20 years ago drew to a close in a Chicago federal courtroom Thursday as disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to an additional year in prison on his conviction here.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

R. Kelly’s two-decade legal saga over sex abuse of teen girls set to end in a Chicago federal courtroom Thursday

CHICAGO — A dramatic legal saga that began in a Cook County courtroom 20 years ago will draw to a close Thursday when disgraced R&B star R. Kelly is slated for sentencing in Chicago’s federal courthouse on convictions related to child pornography and sexual conduct with minors.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

5 mayoral hopefuls discuss community-based answers to gun violence at forum on youth

Good Kids Mad City leaders press candidates on the Peace Book Ordinance, which would divert 2% of police funding for youth-led anti-violence programs in neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

Man charged with killing childhood friend

Derrick Skipper, 40, fatally shot Chris Head on Nov. 14 as the two argued at Head’s sister’s home in the 4300 block of West 16th Street, Cook County prosecutors said in court Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023

Cook County judge names Heather Mack’s cousin guardian of Mack’s child

The future of Mack’s 7-year-old daughter has been up in the air ever since her arrival in the United States. Custody was decided by a bench trial that began in September and ended Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

First installment on Cook County property taxes due April 3

The due date for tax year 2022 was extended because of delays with second-installment bills last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Anjanette Young endorses Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor on anniversary of botched police raid on her home

CHICAGO — Chicago social worker Anjanette Young is endorsing Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot, she announced Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023