No Slowing Down For Mayor Daley In Final Week
Mayor Richard M. Daley seems to be keeping a full schedule, even as he prepares to retire in a matter of days.
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Mayor Richard M. Daley seems to be keeping a full schedule, even as he prepares to retire in a matter of days.
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has appointed local government veteran and distant Daley family relative Theresa Mintle as his chief of staff.
Mayor Richard M. Daley's 22 years in office end in just one week, and today, he is thanking Chicagoans for their support with an open house at City Hall.
Residents of the West Rogers Park neighborhood honored Mayor Richard M. Daley today, as the mayor called the area "a ward that truly represents the entire city as a city of immigrants."
Mayor Richard M. Daley is being a bit evasive about what he plans to do with all his energy after he leaves office.
Mayor Richard M. Daley won't say anything about the differences between the Rev. Michael Pfleger and Francis Cardinal George, but he praises the suspended priest.
After 22 years in office, Mayor Richard M. Daley presided over his final City Council meeting.
There are renewed calls for changes in the way government pensions are funded in Illinois, following a report on the kind of pensions Mayor Richard M. Daley is in line for.
Chicago's first lady Maggie Daley reportedly was hospitalized Saturday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Mayor Richard M. Daley and First Lady Maggie Daley are expected to be honored at an event mounted by officials from the city's cultural institutions.
Education was on Mayor Richard M. Daley's mind this morning as he turned on Buckingham Fountain for the last time before he leaves office.
The Illinois State Senate has unanimously approved an education reform bill that would lengthen the school day and make changes to how teachers are rewarded or disciplined.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Thursday that the prognosis for the city's financial health is looking better than expected.
Mayor Richard M. Daley says even if you're not hearing about it, transition talks between him and Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel and continue on schedule.
A major school reform package advanced in an Illinois Senate committee in Springfield on Thursday, with an unusual coalition of lawmakers, school districts and teachers unions supporting the measure.
Mayor Richard M. Daley revealed on Wednesday that he and Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel have had a lot more contact recently that many of us have been led to believe. The two, he said, have been meeting regularly to talk about transition.
It might be a bit premature to say the honeymoon is over, but the past 24 hours haven't been great for Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel.
Attending his final Chicago White Sox game as mayor, Rich Daley tried to bring a new fan into the fold on Thursday at the White Sox home opener: his successor, Rahm Emanuel.
As he prepares to conclude his 22 years in office, Mayor Richard M. Daley kicked off a kind of "farewell tour" of Chicago's neighborhoods with a stop on the Near West Side Thursday.
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that voters in Tuesday's election sent the same message as when he was elected mayor in February: Chicagoans are demanding change.
Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley teamed up with Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel on Thursday to promote Mrs. Daley's After School Matters programs.
A Rogers Park neighborhood family is trying desperately to get one thing from Mayor Richard M. Daley before he leaves office – a picture.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez has asked Illinois State Police to look into the Chicago Police Department's handling of a homicide case involving a nephew of Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Wednesday that finding investors for a high-speed train from the Loop to O'Hare International Airport is a top priority of his two-week trade mission to China, now underway.
Mayor Richard M. Daley leaves for China tomorrow, for a two-week trip with civic and business leaders to drum up more investment in Chicago.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
This comes after mysterious drone sightings in the state and surrounding areas.
A protest was planned for Thursday morning, after the new Cook County State's Attorney dropped charges against an Oak Lawn police officer accused of excessive force for beating a Palestinian American teen during an arrest in 2022.
Gary Fire Department arrived on scene and took the woman to St Catherine's Hospital, where she died. The man was taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital for treatment.
-- Amazon workers in north suburban Skokie authorized a strike in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season, as workers at multiple Amazon facilities nationwide began a strike Thursday morning.
Looking for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's meals? Check out seasonal offerings at Goddess & The Grocer.
The Teamsters union said the Amazon delivery drivers are fighting for a contract with better wages and workplace safety.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
