Cultural commissioner criticized for leaving ‘void,’ faces bullying allegations
Around a quarter of the department’s staff has resigned or been fired since Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Hedspeth in March.
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Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary status
The federal lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago claims sanctuary policies in Illinois that keep local ...
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Chicago mayor accepts GOP invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Ky., opened an investigation into Chicago and three other cities with Democratic mayors, requesting they all appear to answer ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘He killed people like he was swatting flies.’ John Wayne Gacy’s trial begins.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...
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Neko Case on dirty clubs, fighting for survival and dispelling rock-and-roll mythology
In her new memoir, the musician writes unflinchingly about her life before and through music – including those formative ...
Chicago ends up losing in aldermanic catfight over Cultural Center artwork
The City Council blew a chance to show the country that it's possible during this time of national division to have a ...