Sentencing for ex-Ald. Edward Burke offers referendum on Chicago's old-school corruption. From ⁦Jason Meisner⁩ ⁦Ray Long⁩ ⁦Megan Crepeau⁩ chicagotribune.com/2024/06/23/sen…

CPD's Bureau of Detectives last year restructured how/when homicide detectives respond to crime scenes. Through the first 6 months of 2024, the clearance rate is up more than 10% over last year. chicagotribune.com/2024/06/24/cpd…

Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering case. From ⁦Jason Meisner⁩ ⁦Ray Long⁩ chicagotribune.com/2024/06/27/fal…

Chicago police discipline again on hold as public arbitration hearings near. From ⁦Sam Charles⁩ chicagotribune.com/2024/07/05/chi…

In high-profile Jayden Perkins murder case, defendant takes unusual step of defending himself against experienced prosecutors.. From ⁦Madeline Buckley⁩ chicagotribune.com/2024/07/08/in-…

Prosecutors, defense say they won't seek to delay former House Soeaker Michael Madigan’s October racketeering trial despite Supreme Court ruling chicagotribune.com/2024/07/09/pro… Megan Crepeau Ray Long

After 30 years, man freed in Barrington murder-dismemberment case chicagotribune.com/2024/07/11/aft…

'It's a win, but it's not THE win' As part of a pending civil rights lawsuit, pro-Palestine protesters have now been granted a route within "sight and sound" of the DNC in Chicago. But they still want tweaks. story w/Jake Sheridan chicagotribune.com/2024/07/12/pro…

Armed with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that scaled back a key federal bribery statute, lawyers for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan argued in a new filing Monday that 14 counts of the indictment are “fatally infirm” and should be dismissed. trib.al/dTL7xj0

Bonjour from the Paris 2024, where for the first time in modern Olympic history the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium. The athletes are expected to come floating down the Seine River in about four hours. Brian Cassella and I will be chronicling it all.

Pedro Flores spoke to the Tribune's Jason Meisner following the bombshell news that Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada had been arrested in Texas along with one of Chapo’s sons, Joaquín Guzmán López. chicagotribune.com/2024/07/26/he-…

"You're halfway to everywhere" My story breaking down how Chicago factors into the blockbuster cartel cases against the "Chapitos" and "El Mayo" Plus, that time that the Empire Carpet jingle (588-2300...) actually became part of El Chapo's trial in NYC. chicagotribune.com/2024/08/02/chi…

Judge hands 32-month sentence to developer convicted in scheme to bribe Ald. Edward Burke. In his argument, Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Chapman mused about "The Chicago Way," a term he said "renders us more like a punchline for late night comedy.” story: chicagotribune.com/2024/08/16/dev…

READ OUR SERIES: CULTURE OF CORRUPTION Crooks, Kinks & Consistent Corruption in Chicago, Suburbia, Downstate at all levels of government. Series guide, story links and Dishonor Roll Rick Pearson Rick Kogan Kori Rumore Finley John Chase & me here: chicagotribune.com/our-culture-of…

Jury in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Speaker Madigan signals possible deadlock Latest here: chicagotribune.com/2024/09/19/jur…

With jury deadlock ending La Schiazza trial, prosecutors in looming Madigan case face clear challenge chicagotribune.com/2024/09/20/wit…

"I learn by diving into the deep end of the pool" Much has happened during Larry Snelling's first year as superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Here's a look back: chicagotribune.com/2024/09/26/aft…

Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan wielded the gavel in the Illinois House for a nationwide record 36 years. Now the only gavel that counts is the one in a federal judge’s hand. Sunday paper reviews The Velvet Hammer’s career ⁦Jason Meisner⁩ ⁦Megan Crepeau⁩ & me

Judge known as ‘Son of RICO’ will use expertise overseeing Madigan trial trib.al/rqgevsQ

///BREAKING/// Five reputed Chicago gang members have been arrested on federal murder-for-hire charges alleging they contracted to kill rapper Quando Rando in L.A. due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 slaying of King Von.  Story: chicagotribune.com/2024/10/24/fiv…