Ahead of the DNC, Chicago officials spent $814,000 on a fence to lock out people who had been living at a longtime encampment chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

NEW: Chicago gang kingpin Larry Hoover will appear in court by video, not in person, after judge cites safety concerns: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/09/…

Michael Madigan’s trial is still a month away. But starting this week, we’ll get another glimpse at some of the feds’ evidence. My Chicago Sun-Times report on the upcoming trial of ex-AT&T Illinois prez Paul La Schiazza: chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-corrup…

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief liaison to the Chicago City Council resigned Monday in an ill-timed move that signals more tough sailing ahead in already rocky waters. trib.al/VSBf9Pb

JUST IN: Chicago Public Schools has fired sports director David Rosengard. Rosengard, the sports czar since 2020, guided the district thru COVID-19, implemented several successful changes and suffered through a few high-profile scandals. chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-sp…

Follow along with Chicago Sun-Times debate coverage chicago.suntimes.com/elections/live…

One of the food stands at Riot Fest in Douglass Park will be run by a catering operation with ties to a Park District commissioner chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/…

'Upon further review,' police and fire departments exempt from Brandon Johnson's hiring freeze chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024…

A new lawsuit alleges Hawthorne Race Course allowed horses to race after they’d been deemed ineligible wbez.org/politics/2024/…

Dan Bernstein's reaction to Barstool Eddie's remark was wrong, revealing chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2…

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Mayoral aide who called cops 'f---ing pigs' now accused of antisemitism (Via Sun-Times) chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024…

No job at AT&T for 'loose-lipped' Madigan ally — until exec 'got a call,' jurors hear From Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-corrup…

Ed Burke’s law firm once worked for family of judge who sentenced him to prison, and her family's company repeatedly donated to Burke's campaigns over the years chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

BREAKING: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is appointing council dean and vice mayor, Ald. Walter Burnett, to lead the City Council's powerful Zoning Committee after a protracted process to replace Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. wbez.org/politics/2024/…

JUST IN: U.S. District Judge John Blakey will allow limited testimony from political science professor Dick Simpson during the trial of ex-IL House Speaker Michael Madigan. Background: chicago.suntimes.com/michael-madiga…

White Sox breaking MLB loss record: At this point, are you for it or against it? chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024…

“They’re wanting to do the right thing, and people are scared to do so because of the consequences that they can face.” Mixed immigration status families around Chicago hope Biden's 'parole in place' plan survives legal challenge chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/20…

Chicago Sports Network announces over-the-air carriage agreement with WJYS subchannels 62.2 and 62.3. trib.al/DvdyZeB

'Sealed off dreams? Mega-developer mum on what pols, White Sox greats, turned out for South Loop stadium pitch.' Mitchell Armentrout reports. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/…