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Former Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell is seen in a 1961 file photo. Powell made headlines for the $800,000 in cash stuffed in shoeboxes found when he died. John Rendleman II, found the money, which totaled $800,000 in cash, most of it in a hotel room. Rendleman II was a friend of Powell's who was executor of the $4.6 million estate. Powell died 50 years ago, Oct. 10, 1970.

The Spin: Durbin cites Tinley Park family’s medical bills during Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing | About Lightfoot’s ‘fly’ comment in Biden-Harris ad | Trump to attend fundraiser in Janesville this weekend

October 12, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.

With Chicago on pace for homicide numbers it hasn't seen in a quarter century, my Tribune colleagues take a closer look at Mayor Lori Lightfoot's vow to reinvent crime-fighting in...

In this file image from video, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden leads a conversation on racial justice with Art Acevedo, Jamira Burley, Gwen Carr, Derrick Johnson and Lori Lightfoot during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 17, 2020.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot among Black mayors throughout the country featured in new campaign ad for Biden-Harris ticket

October 10, 2020 at 5:07 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is among a dozen African American mayors from throughout the country featured in a series of new campaign spots for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the Thompson Center on Sept. 22, 2020.

The Spin: Pritzker focusing on ending no-knock warrants | COVID-19 exposure in Chicago higher than researchers thought | Princeton to name building for Chicago’s Mellody Hobson

October 9, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.

The dizzying week in national politics shows no signs of abating. President Donald Trump continued making the rounds on conservative radio and cable TV stations where he's blasted the very...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot releases the City's 2021 Budget Forecast, with Budget Director Susie Park, CFO Jennie Huang Bennett, and Comptroller Reshma Soni at the Chicago Cultural Center on Monday August 31, 2020. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

The Spin: Trump, Biden debate future debates | Did Harris, Pence answer whether they’re ready for the big job? Yes and no | More infighting at Chicago police union

October 8, 2020 at 5:01 p.m.

While President Donald Trump announced in a TV interview this morning he's pulling out of the next debate, citing organizers' announcement that it would be virtual, who knows whether the...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker discusses fairness in the conditional adult-use cannabis dispensary licensing process during a news conference at the James R. Thompson Center Sept. 22, 2020.

The Spin: Why the Pence, Harris showdown tonight ‘is the most important vice presidential debate’ ever | AARP, other senior groups say opponents of graduated tax are misleading older voters | Gambling tax revenues fall by $200M

October 7, 2020 at 6:22 p.m.

Tonight's televised face-off between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris "is the most important vice presidential debate we've ever had," says Todd Graham, the director of debate at...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Chicago's first ever community based Contract Tracing Corps and Resource Coordination Hub at the Greater Western Community Development Project in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2020.

The Spin: Lightfoot on how White House could have fended off COVID-19 outbreak – ‘don’t be stupid’ | In final pitch for Biden, Michelle Obama calls Trump’s comments on marches, suburbs ‘racist’ | Lightfoot mulls $200M in city layoffs, furloughs

October 6, 2020 at 6:07 p.m.

At first Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to "be careful in choosing my words" when asked about Republican President Donald Trump's actions since his COVID-19 diagnosis, hospitalization and subsequent release....

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Chicago's first ever community based Contract Tracing Corps and Resource Coordination Hub, during a press conference at the Greater Western Community Development Project in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

The Spin: Trump to exit hospital; Durbin, Duckworth slam his Sunday motorcade | Lightfoot phoning voters for Biden-Harris | Mayor to deliver budget address Oct. 21

October 5, 2020 at 5:09 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced he'll exit Walter Reed hospital this evening, just days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and as conflicting messages about his health have emerged from his hospital...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker at a news conference at the James R. Thompson Center on Sept. 22, 2020.

The Spin: President Trump heading to hospital, receives experimental drug after testing positive for COVID-19 | Inside Michael Madigan’s patronage playbook | Pritzker touts green energy even as his administration opens door to new coal mine

October 2, 2020 at 5:19 p.m.

President Donald Trump is heading to Walter Reed military hospital, hours after he was diagnosed with COVID-19; earlier he was administered an experimental drug aimed at supplying antibodies to help...

Democratic state Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit during a joint Illinois House and Senate committee hearing in Chicago in 2018.

The Spin: Chicago-based presidential debate official weighs in on mute button | Dems, GOP turn up the heat on Speaker Madigan | Lightfoot dons ‘Rona Destroyer’ Halloween costume

October 1, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

In case you missed it, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wore a "Rona Destroyer" costume, complete with a cape, a Lone Ranger-style mask and a picture of Clorox wipes as a faux shield,...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks to the media Sept. 14, 2020.

The Spin: Rahm Emanuel calls Trump’s debate response on Proud Boys a ‘moral stain’ on presidency | GOP Senate candidate ‘all in’ for Trump | Lightfoot accepts New York mayor’s census challenge

September 30, 2020 at 6:06 p.m.

Illinois officials are now releasing guidance on trick-or-treating in the time of COVID-19. pandemic. As the hangover from last night's hurly-burly presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice...

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