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File: Former Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski.

The Spin: Trump manages to bash Chicago during Kenosha visit | In Chicago, Dr. Birx warns of rising COVID-19 cases in Illinois | Ex-Cook Commissioner Tobolski pleads guilty in extortion case

September 1, 2020 at 8:24 p.m.

President Donald Trump this afternoon parachuted into Kenosha, Wisconsin, the latest community to become a flashpoint in the debate about race and law enforcement in America after a white police...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at the Cook County medical examiner's office in Chicago on May 27, 2020.

The Spin: Controversy over Trump’s trip to Kenosha tomorrow; The Rev. Jesse Jackson is helping activists prepare | Mayor Lightfoot can’t rule out property tax hikes, layoffs to close next year’s expected $1.2 billion budget hole | Mayor’s mea culpa

August 31, 2020 at 6:18 p.m.

President Donald Trump heads to Kenosha tomorrow in a show of solidarity with law enforcement, little more than a week after a police officer shot a Black man in the...

Donald Trump Jr., from left, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington.

The Spin: Trump, surrogates take law-and-order message to the ‘burbs | State exceeds 1 million mark for mail-in ballots | How Kenosha could shape election

August 28, 2020 at 4:46 p.m.

During his closing speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, President Trump not only criticized Chicago, but also went after Kenosha after a police-involved shooting there sparked civil unrest...

In this photo taken May 24, 2007, Donald Trump is profiled against his 92-story Trump International Hotel & Tower during a news conference on construction progress in Chicago.

The Spin: Anticipating Trump’s fiery GOP convention finale | Lightfoot takes next step toward Chicago casino | Exelon to close 2 power plants

August 27, 2020 at 5:50 p.m.

After a legislative win in the spring, Mayor Lori Lightfoot now wants to hear from gambling operators and real estate developers looking to roll the dice on a first-ever Chicago...

President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the "Farmers to Families Food Box Program" at Flavor First Growers and Packers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Mills River, North Carolina.

The Spin: Trump calls for ‘law and order’ in Kenosha amid unrest | Chicago police union boss invited to White House for president’s convention speech | Mayor Lightfoot’s security chief is out

August 26, 2020 at 6:10 p.m.

President Donald Trump turned his attention today to the battleground state of Wisconsin, which he narrowly won in 2016, and announced on Twitter that he's sending federal help to Kenosha...

Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, speaks in support of Chicago police and President Donald Trump during a rally near the Columbus statue site in Grant Park on July 25, 2020.

Chicago FOP president says he’s heading to White House for President Trump’s GOP nomination acceptance speech

August 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

Chicago's police union boss says he will be on the White House South Lawn Thursday when President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican Party's nomination for reelection. John Catanzara, president...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot leaves a press conference at City Hall in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

The Spin: U.S. Reps. Quigley, Schakowsky call for stricter penalties for violating ethics rules as Trump prepares to make campaign speech on White House Lawn | Gov. Pritzker’s new mask mandate | Mayor Lightfoot fires cannabis adviser

August 25, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Ethical questions have been raised since President Donald Trump announced he'd be using the White House as a backdrop to formally accept the GOP's nomination on Thursday night, over concerns that...

President Donald Trump stands on stage as he visits the Republican National Committee convention site Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is at right.

The Spin: After week of DNC, it’s Trump’s turn to deliver GOP message | Former Mayor Emanuel on how Trump can go after Biden | Lightfoot promised $10M to looting-damaged businesses but paid out far less

August 24, 2020 at 4:25 p.m.

The Republican National Convention is underway, with President Donald Trump officially getting his party's nomination on Monday and delivering a speech that seemed aimed at casting doubt on the outcome...

Entrance to the council chamber at City Hall on Sept. 28, 2015.

The Spin: Biden bypasses Tammy Duckworth, picks Kamala Harris as his veep | Gov. Pritzker wins legislative, court battles over COVID-19 orders | Cook County GOP sues over mail-in ballot expansion

August 11, 2020 at 7:09 p.m.

After several blown deadlines — I'm not judging — presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen his running mate and it's not the hometown finalist, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth...

House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President Don Harmon in Springfield on Jan. 29, 2020.

The Spin: Looting in Chicago and the political blame-game | Economic fallout from D.C. stalemate over COVID relief | Campaign finance loophole

August 10, 2020 at 5:28 p.m.

Not long after the looting and violence ended in downtown Chicago this morning, our elected leaders got in front of microphones and television cameras and started pointing the finger —...

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