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County Watchdog Clears Preckwinkle In Handling Of Former Aide’s Alleged Bad Behavior

A watchdog report didn’t find evidence that Preckwinkle knew about her former aide’s alleged sexual misconduct earlier than she said.

Kelly is charged with federal crimes in New York and Chicago. The charges come on top of 18 counts pending in Illinois state court.

The university will focus on managing chronic diseases, giving resources to violence victims and reducing health inequities.

The teachers union says a big dispute is brewing over staffing levels. If it goes unresolved, teachers could strike by September.

Promised ICE raids didn’t appear to materialize after a weekend of fear among immigrants. Plans to remain on alert continue this week.

The archive will be up for auction Wednesday, and the winning bidder will acquire 4.5 million images of African American life.

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A church with a nearly 150 year history of serving immigrants in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on the Southwest Side is now closed.

Federal agents executed the search warrant in May at the Southwest Side home of retired Chicago Ald. Michael Zalewski.

It smells like garbage and gym shoes, but, surprisingly, the city’s geographic center says a lot about Chicago’s soul.

With high temps on the way, Chicago forces the landlord to put air conditioners in a 72-unit South Side building.

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly says his office rent has nearly tripled and he “simply couldn't afford it.”

Lawmakers set aside $29 million to prepare for next year. Local groups say they need the money as soon as possible to ensure a robust count.