Chicago Teachers Union leaders Stacy Davis Gates and Jackson Potter are fighting subpoenas served by ousted Chicago Public Schools Chief Pedro Martinez.
CTU leaders file motion to quash subpoena for their texts, depositions
Category: Politics
ReSet Party declares victory over incumbents in Homer Township Republican primary
The Homer Township Reset slate challenging the incumbent township administration led by a large margin Tuesday in the GOP primary.
James Patton concedes to Thaddeus Jones in Calumet City mayoral race
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones had 60% of the vote compared Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Ald. James Patton in the Democratic primary.
Incumbents Jada Curry and Lawrence Jackson lead in Lynwood and Riverdale primaries
Incumbent mayors Jada Curry and Lawrence Jackson led Tuesday in the Democratic primaries for Lynwood and Riverdale village president.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard far behind challenger Jason House in Democratic primary
Unofficial results show Dolton Trustee Jason House with commanding lead over embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard in the Democratic primary.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will soon see a boost in their benefits. Most people will receive their one-time retroactive payment by the end of March, and new monthly payments will begin in April, the agency says.
Voters head to the polls to choose mayor, board and council member nominees
Voters in Calumet City, Dolton, Lynwood and Riverdale cast votes Tuesday for nominees for mayor, clerk and board/council seats.
Search for next US attorney in Chicago underway, again, in dramatically changed landscape
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, a Peoria Republican, announced in a news release Tuesday that he is leading the search for potential nominees to give to President Donald Trump, who’s ultimate selection for the plumb job would then go through a confirmation process in the U.S. Senate.
Mayor Brandon Johnson tweaks bond plan as City Council set to vote on it
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team is offering aldermen language clarifying that the money will not be used for purposes other than infrastructure repairs and upgrades.