Big Changes In Store For Blagojevich Retrial
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's second trial on federal corruption charges begins on Wednesday, but it won't be a simple repeat of the first trial.
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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's second trial on federal corruption charges begins on Wednesday, but it won't be a simple repeat of the first trial.
Federal prosecutors accused Rod Blagojevich of "out-and-out fabrications" in recent media interviews, prompting the judge to advise the former governor "to restrain himself."
A federal judge on Thursday denied a request from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyers to push back his retrial on corruption charges by a few weeks.
A week before his retrial on federal corruption charges was set to begin, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich lashed out at federal prosecutors again for not playing all the tapes of FBI wiretaps of his conversations.
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's defense attorneys from arguing that playing all the tapes of FBI wiretaps of his conversations would exonerate Blagojevich at upcoming retrial.
Deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants a judge to cancel his retrial this spring and instead just sentence him right away on the conviction from his first trial.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has dropped his request to travel to England for a speaking engagement before his retrial next month.
The federal judge presiding over the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he won't release the names of the jurors until the day after the verdict in Blagojevich's second trial.
The federal judge presiding over the corruption case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has criticized the media for what he called "harassment" of jurors after Blagojevich's first trial.
A federal judge dropped two racketeering charges and a wire fraud count against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday, a day after prosecutors sought to have the charges dropped.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has filed a new motion seeking to toss out several corruption charges against him, based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the use of a federal anti-fraud law.
A federal judge on Friday granted a defense request to delay former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's retrial, pushing back the start date more than three months later than originally planned.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Raoul is launching a statewide effort aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
City Council members have been suggesting alternatives to Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Start your holiday shopping early with Jackie Kostek at Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square.
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, following a three-game losing streak in which they averaged only 9 points per game. Meantime, the team reportedly is once again eyeing the former Michael Reese Hospital site as an option for a new stadium, after talks for a lakefront site have stalled.
The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school. Two days later, Country Club Hills police released surveillance images of a black Infiniti Q50 in which they believe the shooter, and three other men wearing hoodies and masks, were riding.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is launching a statewide effort aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended Tuesday forecast.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Allen was accused in the killings of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in 2017.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
Roenick helped lead the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992, though they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points for the Bulls. Coby White and Nicola Vucevic each had 20 points.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Hillcrest High School was closed for Veterans Day Monday, so the campus was largely empty as Country Club Hills police said they continued to investigate the tragic shooting.
A crew of burglars smashed the two back doors and made their way inside Las Picosas Mexican restaurant near 64th and Pulaski on Wednesday before they hit another place down the block.
Richard Allen is accused in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams in 2017.
Police said the group then tied a chain around the ATM and pulled it out with a red SUV.
