Kristen McQueary

To the oblivious eye, the tattoos coloring Christian Picciolini's arms resemble intricate artwork — a color-by-number masterpiece from shoulder to wrist. But to the knowing, the ink thicket telegraphs something...

In the Aug. 2 indictment of state Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, prosecutors describe two instances during which he allegedly failed to accurately disclose outside income as required of General...

A year ago this week, then-candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker heaped blame on then-Gov. Bruce Rauner for an uptick in Chicago violence. Stalemate over the state budget had reduced funding...

The city of Chicago agreed to pay around $120,000 for a feasibility study to determine the best location for its first casino. The study is due in two weeks. Let's...

There's something particularly unsettling about federal agents barging into the homes of Speaker Michael Madigan's closest confidants. The raids didn't unfold at campaign headquarters or a law firm or a...

It's been a long time since opponents of a south suburban airport near Peotone rallied at a Will County board meeting or protested outside a congressman's office. They always were...

Cook County voters swept a new assessor into office last year, ousting machine-style politician Joseph Berrios and signaling a mandate for change. New Assessor Fritz Kaegi responded with an ambitious...

Legislation tightening reporting requirements for school districts implicated in child sex abuse cases is awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature. Following the Tribune's "Betrayed" series last year, which revealed rampant, hidden...

With just a month in office as Chicago's mayor, Lori Lightfoot has spent quite a bit of time in other cities. Was it something we said? She flew to Washington,...