Worldview: Free speech in China, Hagel's Brennan's nomination

Jan. 8, 2013
In a rare moment for China, free speech activists show their support for journalists.

Supreme Court rejects plea to block taping of police

Nov. 26, 2012
The Supreme Court has rejected an Illinois prosecutor's plea to allow enforcement of a law aimed at stopping people from recording police officers on the job.

Parade route pits NATO protesters against Chicago

Mar. 27, 2012
The question of whether Chicago has enough police officers to protect the city during the NATO Summit in May is at the center of a legal battle between activists and the city over a protest march.After long insisting there'd be enough police to keep order, city officials are now saying there won't b

Bank closes Arab-American leader’s accounts

May. 11, 2011
An Arab-American leader whose Chicago home the FBI raided last fall now has a problem with his bank — make that his former bank.

Activists defy orders to testify

Jan. 25, 2011
Some Palestine solidarity activists are defying orders to appear before a grand jury in Chicago.The FBI delivered subpoenas last month to at least nine Chicago-area residents.