Northwest Indiana Mayor To Plead Guilty To Wire And Tax Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors say longtime Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura used $255,000 of campaign funds for spending such as gambling and credit card debt.
Federal prosecutors say longtime Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura used $255,000 of campaign funds for spending such as gambling and credit card debt.
With a budget gap looming, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a request for ideas for the new city-based casino, including how operators would address the coronavirus.
Heightening a political game of chess over funding, Exelon threatens to close two nuclear plants unless it gets help from the state.
Follow live updates and analysis of Day 4 of the Republican National Convention.
Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.
We asked women in Illinois politics how they’re marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment — and what challenges are still ahead for women.
Mike Pence formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Republican National Convention. As racial justice protests continue across the country after a shooting in Wisconsin, Pence touted Trump as a president who stands up for “our heritage.”Read our recap of the night. Sign up for the newsletter.This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Find and support your local public radio station.
Teenage defendant in double-murder was police youth cadet in Chicago suburbs, said he went to Wisconsin to assist police.
The second night of the GOP’s four-day convention focused on the economy, COVID-19 and foreign policy.
Cook County’s public defender co-signed an open letter with community and faith groups condemning Mayor Lightfoot’s handling of protesters.