Ed Burke’s wife - Ann - has arrived at west side residential facility

In Humboldt where elected officials and local leaders have gathered to go over an incident at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture where they say immigrant agents entered the property unannounced and warrantless ⁦WBBM Newsradio⁩

Good morning from Chicago’s federal courthouse, where Ovidio Guzman, son of “El Chapo,” is set to plead guilty to narcotics trafficking for the Sinaloa cartel. How does Chicago factor into this blockbuster case? “You’re halfway to everywhere” Read this: chicagotribune.com/2024/08/02/chi…

JUST IN: Former ComEd exec John Hooker sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for his role in an elaborate scheme to funnel $1.3 million to associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for the speaker’s help with the utility’s legislative agenda. Story to come.

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨Repeat Mail Theft Suspect Indicted for Burglary, Possession of Postal Key. Once again, the #Chicago Division extends its gratitude to Chicago Police for their partnership in this case. Need to report mail theft? Call us at 877-876-2455. #USPIS US Postal Inspection Service - Headquarters

City Hall lobby taken over by seniors in Chicago, with Ald. Jeanette Taylor leading the call for the creation of a ‘Senior Bill of Rights’ ⁦WBBM Newsradio⁩

The City Hall press room has a new title ⁦Craig Dellimore⁩ ⁦WBBM Newsradio⁩ 👏👏👏👏👏

2 Northwest Side wards are ditching an anti-gentrification zone after today's City Council vote. blockclubchi.co/3Iy6lSf

Lawyers for Chicago Housing Authority used ChatGPT to cite nonexistent court case trib.al/zoq6hSD

Solid Friday news dump. Good job NASCAR Chicago Street Race Now City Hall? Get some music festival promoter on the line to pitch replacement event for 2026. Same tax revenue, less hassle. Now that that’s settled I’m headed to a patio for drinks. Shall we?

🚨#NotifyChicago: Major road closures! Jackson/Van Buren, State/Adams, Dearborn/Van Buren due to CPD incident. Plan alternate routes! 🚧🚔 #ChicagoTraffic

Governor Pritzker says he’s still reviewing legislation awaiting his signature that would boost pension benefits for Tier 2 Chicago police officers and firefighters.

As expected, lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have now filed their official notice of appeal, which will kick the case upstairs to the 7th Circuit

Someone fell off the raft when the Browns did the helmet reveal. I just can’t 😂😂

scoop: Gannett is offering buyouts to its staff, per email just now from CEO Mike Reed. "...We need to adjust our organization to efficiently meet the needs of our business today...as we continue to use A.I. and leverage automation to realize efficiencies."

JUST IN: Feds now say they're only seeking 36 months in prison for Michael McClain, the longtime confidant of convicted ex-IL House Speaker Michael Madigan. Earlier they sought 70 months.

#BREAKING: A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed "in its entirety" but "without prejudice" the Justice Department's lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary policies. The order from U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins is here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/a0/c5/a10257d8…

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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is laying off over 400 positions across schools. Nearly half of the positions are currently vacant, meaning about 200+ people are losing their jobs. Reduction is a 5% cut of staff and layoffs began this morning.

Congressman Danny Davis has announced his retirement and endorsement of ⁦⁦Rep. La Shawn K Ford⁩ for his seat ⁦WBBM Newsradio⁩