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Casey Urlacher after an arraignment hearing at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on March 4, 2020.

The Spin: After Trump pardon, Casey Urlacher eyeing state Senate run? | Inside ex-Ald. Danny Solis’ deal with feds | Dorothy Brown leading new Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s transition team

May 7, 2021 at 5:14 p.m.

Months after President Donald Trump pardoned Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher — brother of Bears Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher — it looks like he's trying a run for the Illinois...

The Spin: Pritzker says state’s on track for June 11 reopening | Your tax dollars, City Hall and public records | Republican running in California recall has Chicago-area ties

May 6, 2021 at 5:42 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced today that more COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted May 14, paving the way for what could be a full reopening on June 11. While the state...

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx at her office Dec. 7, 2020.

The Spin: Kim Foxx releases findings in internal investigation as top lieutenant resigns | Mike Madigan elephant in federal courtroom | Tank Noodle staffer vs. city, state bureaucracy

May 5, 2021 at 6:18 p.m.

Sometimes frustration-fueled persistence can pay off, even just a little bit, when facing the headwinds of government bureaucracy. That seems to be the lesson a former employee at Tank Noodle...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White speaks Aug. 14, 2019, at the luncheon on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

The Spin: Biden, Lightfoot and the call to return to normal by July 4 | US Rep. Rush presses FBI files tied to Fred Hampton’s death | US Rep. Schneider’s Lab returns home

May 4, 2021 at 5:38 p.m.

Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, seemingly still jazzed from a Saturday night that included watching the fireworks at Navy Pier, took a page from the White House and said she expects...

Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Daley speaks on election night Feb. 26, 2019, at Venue West.

The Spin: Bill Daley says he tipped wife to Osama bin Laden raid | Todd Stroger lands a new gig in Robbins | Gov. J.B. Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions could loosen more next week

May 3, 2021 at 5:25 p.m.

With the number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations falling, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said this morning that the state could hit the "bridge" phase of reopening the economy that would...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot provides a COVID-19 update to media during a news conference on Feb . 26, 2021.

The Spin: U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos to retire | Following report, Pritzker says he fell short in hiring ex-VA boss | Illinois AG’s office hit by ransomware attack

April 30, 2021 at 6:10 p.m.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos of Moline says she won't seek reelection next year in northwest and west central Illinois' 17th Congressional District after narrowly fending off Republican Esther Joy...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks to reporters at Navy Pier in 2019.

The Spin: Feds charge Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson – nephew, grandson to two Chicago mayors | Plan to rename Lake Shore Drive in honor of DuSable advances | Lightfoot loosens COVID-19 restrictions

April 29, 2021 at 5:43 p.m.

Not a great day for current and former members of Chicago City Council. Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, part of the legendary political family that has produced two mayors, has...

Bernie Wong, founder of the Chinese American Service League, in 2013.

The Spin: Lightfoot reboots peace message ahead of Anthony Alvarez fatal police shooting video | Mayor says ‘Vax Pass’ a work in progress | WaPo: Biden close to picking Emanuel as diplomat

April 28, 2021 at 5:35 p.m.

For the second time in a two-week span, Mayor Lori Lightfoot today called for peace ahead of the release of video showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting someone during...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a sweeping criminal justice and police reform bill on Feb. 22, 2021, at Chicago State University.

The Spin: Pritzker to follow CDC’s lead on easing mask guidelines | Chicago looking at ‘Vax Pass’ | Governor signs into law bill aimed at closing racial disparities in health care

April 28, 2021 at 12:43 p.m.

The nation's top public health agency announced today that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can opt not to wear masks at small, outdoor gatherings, but officials are still recommending a...

Local lawyers show support for Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ahead of US Senate hearing for seat on federal bench in Chicago

April 27, 2021 at 6:02 p.m.

Some well-known lawyers in the region are backing Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, President Joe Biden's nominee for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. Ahead of her confirmation hearing scheduled...

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