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Former Summit police Chief John Kosmowski leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Dec. 10, 2025, after being found guilty of taking a bribe and obstructing justice. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Ex-Summit police chief found guilty of taking bribe from bar owner, obstructing justice

December 10, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

More than six years after the FBI knocked on his door as part of a sprawling corruption investigation, former Summit police Chief John Kosmowski was convicted by a federal jury...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after being sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and fined $2.5 million during his post-trial sentencing hearing on June 13, 2025, in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan latest Illinois Democrat to pitch Trump for clemency

December 9, 2025 at 9:02 p.m.

Imprisoned former House Speaker Michael Madigan has become the latest high-profile Illinois Democrat to officially ask President Donald Trump for clemency on a corruption conviction, though it’s unclear if Madigan...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Oct. 20, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Customs and Border Protection agent charged with using gun, badge to rob and rape sex workers in Chicago suburbs in 2022

December 9, 2025 at 5:58 p.m.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged in a federal indictment with robbing and raping women in Chicago's suburbs in 2022, including at least one at gunpoint.

Federal officers use tear gas and smoke on community members and activists while they protest near the 300 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Trump lawyer claims dismissal of Operation Midway Blitz suit would block future use-of-force claims

December 4, 2025 at 6:27 p.m.

An attorney for the Trump administration claimed in court Thursday that the dismissal of a lawsuit over the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago would bar journalists and...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, left, at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Feb. 4, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘It’s gonna be their version against ours’: Undercover tape played at bribery trial of ex-Summit police chief

December 5, 2025 at 10:37 a.m.

The 15-minute conversation took center stage Wednesday in a federal courtroom in Chicago, where John Kosmowski is on trial on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice.

Federal agents use tear gas and smoke on community members and activists while they protest near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

After ominous signs from 7th Circuit, attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents as appeal looms

December 3, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

In what appears to be a longer-term legal strategy, the plaintiffs in an injunction case limiting the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz on Monday abruptly...

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Ex-Summit police chief found guilty of taking bribe from bar owner, obstructing justice

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan latest Illinois Democrat to pitch Trump for clemency

Customs and Border Protection agent charged with using gun, badge to rob and rape sex workers in Chicago suburbs in 2022

Trump lawyer claims dismissal of Operation Midway Blitz suit would block future use-of-force claims

‘It’s gonna be their version against ours’: Undercover tape played at bribery trial of ex-Summit police chief

After ominous signs from 7th Circuit, attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents as appeal looms

‘Shocked’: Chicago appeals judge rips lower court’s ruling to release immigration arrestees

Son of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman admits flying cartel boss to US, pleads guilty in Chicago trafficking case

Judge’s unusual criticism in dropped immigration case is latest strange twist for US attorney’s office

Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: ‘It’s all about arresting people’