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Illinois' landmark credit card fee law prompting strong opposition – Chicago Tribune

Illinois lawmakers last month, during the legislative spring recess, became the first state in the nation to ban banks and credit card companies from charging retailers seemingly small fees for sales taxes and tips. But since Gov. JB Pritzker signed the ban into law, financial institutions that opposed the measure have stepped up their opposition […]

Former Chicago Democrat Alderman Ed Burke Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Corruption

Former Chicago Councilman Ed Burke, once one of the city’s most powerful officials, was convicted of corruption charges in December and sentenced to two years in prison on Monday. Burke was arrested on federal fraud, bribery and extortion charges for allegedly using his powerful position at City Hall to secure lucrative contracts for his companies […]

At Least 36 Shot During Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago

At least 36 people were shot in Chicago, led by Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson, over the weekend, eight of them fatally. At least 13 people were shot between Friday and Saturday night, five of whom died from their injuries, Breitbart News reported. Monday morning, ABC 7 report The total number of gunshot victims has reached […]

Chicago Fountain Reopens After Being Vandalized by Protesters

Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain has reopened after it was vandalized by pro-Palestinian protesters late Friday night and into the early Saturday morning. Chicago Parks Department employee Revealed In a post on Sunday, X said the fountain was “on and fully operational,” according to the Chicago Parks Department. Said The company said the fountains would be closed […]

Justin Timberlake breaks silence on DWI arrest at Chicago concert

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Retired Chicago Cop, 73, Shot Outside Home by Killer on the Loose

A 73-year-old former Chicago police officer was shot and killed Thursday morning and the gunman remains at large, authorities said. Larry Newman, who served with the Chicago Police Department from the early 1980s to 2010, Shot multiple times FOX 32 reported it happened around 11:30 a.m. just steps away from the home in West Garfield […]