Feds seek arrest of former Emanuel aide
U.S. Marshals in Ohio say Amer Ahmad, a former top aide to Mayor Rahm Emanuel who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, violated terms of his bail.
U.S. Marshals in Ohio say Amer Ahmad, a former top aide to Mayor Rahm Emanuel who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, violated terms of his bail.
A Chicago City Council committee passed an ordinance to partially ban plastic grocery bags.
Controversial legislation that would change the retirement benefits of some City of Chicago employees raced through the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday, though Gov. Pat Quinn still has not said whether he’ll sign the controversial plan.
The changes to the bill by Illinois’ House Speaker and Mayor Rahm Emanuel remove controversial language requiring a Chicago property tax increase to ease the city’s pension crisis. But the changes may end up being more political than practical.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn won’t say whether he backs a partial fix to Chicago’s troubled pension systems. The blueprint from Mayor Rahm Emanuel would raise property taxes by $50 million a year for the next five years.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants to give $500 tax refunds to all Illinois homeowners. But experts and advocates say the plan leaves renters out in the cold.
A concerned citizen poses questions about violence and the state’s new law allowing people to carry concealed guns. We find a surprising lack of consensus among the candidates and researchers, too.
The primary contest for governor comes shortly after the state legislature settled a divisive fight over same-sex marriage. We clarify whether any of the candidates could sweep away that decision.
The March 18 primary for Cook County sheriff has not been getting much attention. But the race underscores how much the job has changed since Tom Dart took office in 2006.
The written order says couples should not have to wait for a state law, passed last year, to go into effect.