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A Chicago police officer stands his ground as protesters attempt to leave a public sidewalk at a \protest against gun violence \Sept. 3, 2018, in Chicago.

Police arrest anti-violence protesters trying to march on Kennedy Expressway near O’Hare

December 12, 2018 at 3:51 p.m.

A small anti-violence demonstration Monday near the Kennedy Expressway ended in a way two previous highway protests during the summer did not: with protesters in handcuffs. A dozen protesters, including...

Chicago-area actor Matt Walsh, from the TV series "Veep," photographed on May 31, 2017.

Actor Matt Walsh of ‘Veep’ helps Democrat Sean Casten, impersonating 6th District U.S. Rep. Pete Roskam in online video

May 15, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

Matt Walsh, the Chicago-area actor known for his role as a bumbling press secretary on the television comedy show “Veep,” is lending a hand to Sean Casten, the Democratic candidate...

Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam meets with the baiduhai Editorial Board for an endorsement session on Aug. 22, 2018.

Koch group funding on GOP U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s behalf foretells 6th District’s national implications

December 12, 2018 at 8:19 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam is one of eight Republican House members nationwide to receive support from the political network formed by the billionaire Koch brothers, the group announced Thursday. Americans...

Democratic challenger for Illinois' 6th Congressional District Sean Casten meets with the baiduhai Editorial Board for an endorsement session on Aug. 22, 2018.

Recording: 6th District Democrat Sean Casten says President Trump, bin Laden ‘have a tremendous amount in common’

May 15, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

Illinois Republicans on Thursday criticized Sean Casten, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Congressional District, for saying President Donald Trump and Osama bin Laden “have a tremendous amount in common.”...

Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, speaks at the Peace Corner Youth Center in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago in 2017. He said he was puzzled to be named in a scathing letter recently written by a former Vatican official.

Cardinal Cupich defends his record, Pope Francis in response to former Vatican official

December 12, 2018 at 7:59 p.m.

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich said Monday he was puzzled to be named in a scathing letter written by a former top Vatican diplomat who accused Pope Francis of covering up...

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, who is running for re-election in the 14th Congressional District, speaks to the Tribune Editorial Board on Aug. 23, 2018.

Lauren Underwood embraces progressive label in faceoff against U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren

May 15, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.

Democrat Lauren Underwood is embracing the progressive label in her first run for Congress as she campaigns in the traditionally GOP-leaning far northwestern and western suburban district now held by...

Prosecutor Brian Holmes speaks during the trial for the fatal shooting of Hadiya Pendleton at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2018.

Hadiya’s family relieved after 2nd defendant convicted of her murder in as many days: ‘Justice, finally’

May 23, 2019 at 1:12 a.m.

It took more than five years for the Hadiya Pendleton murder case to reach trial. It took nearly two weeks for attorneys to select jurors, present evidence and make arguments....

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Jury finds suspected gunman guilty in slaying

May 23, 2019 at 1:12 a.m.

A Cook County jury on Thursday found suspected gunman Micheail Ward guilty in the 2013 slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in a bungled attempt at retaliating against rival gang members....

Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and Democratic challenger Sean Casten meet with the baiduhai Editorial Board for an endorsement session on Aug. 22, 2018.

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam says Trump isn’t Abe Lincoln, Sean Casten calls president a ‘walking disaster’

May 15, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

A day after President Donald Trump's former lawyer implicated him while pleading guilty to breaking campaign finance laws, Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam tried to both voice support for elements...

Jury hears video-recorded confession to Hadiya’s slaying: ‘I didn’t even want to do it’

May 23, 2019 at 1:12 a.m.

One juror scribbled on a small notepad. Another leaned forward in his chair. All eyes were focused on the widescreen television in the center of the spacious seventh-floor courtroom. The...

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Police arrest anti-violence protesters trying to march on Kennedy Expressway near O’Hare

Actor Matt Walsh of ‘Veep’ helps Democrat Sean Casten, impersonating 6th District U.S. Rep. Pete Roskam in online video

Koch group funding on GOP U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s behalf foretells 6th District’s national implications

Recording: 6th District Democrat Sean Casten says President Trump, bin Laden ‘have a tremendous amount in common’

Cardinal Cupich defends his record, Pope Francis in response to former Vatican official

Lauren Underwood embraces progressive label in faceoff against U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren

Hadiya’s family relieved after 2nd defendant convicted of her murder in as many days: ‘Justice, finally’

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Jury finds suspected gunman guilty in slaying

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam says Trump isn’t Abe Lincoln, Sean Casten calls president a ‘walking disaster’

Jury hears video-recorded confession to Hadiya’s slaying: ‘I didn’t even want to do it’