Former House Speaker Michael Madigan | Justin L. Fowler/AP file The four were accused of arranging for the ex-House speaker’s associates and allies to get jobs, contracts and money in order to influence Madigan as key legislation worked its way through Springfield. A federal judge on Thursday declined to toss federal charges against four members of ex-House Speaker … [Read more...] about Federal judge declines to toss charges against Michael Madigan’s inner circle
Cassidy Hubbarth rides digital wave to stardom at ESPN
On Friday in Cleveland, Cassidy Hubbarth will host her seventh NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. | Logan Riely/Getty Images The Evanston Township High School and Northwestern graduate signed a multiyear contract extension to remain an NBA show host and reporter. Cassidy Hubbarth has never been camera-shy. In at least one instance, she was camera-crazy. Hubbarth played wing … [Read more...] about Cassidy Hubbarth rides digital wave to stardom at ESPN
Crashes, road closures reported downstate as winter storm causes whiteout conditions. Chicago area could get 4 inches of snow
A plow truck clears snow on the side of the street on W Addison St in Lakeview, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times The Illinois State Police issued a travel alert for central Illinois Thursday afternoon. Multiple crashes were reported on interstates 55 and 72. The Illinois State Police issued a travel alert for central Illinois Thursday afternoon as a … [Read more...] about Crashes, road closures reported downstate as winter storm causes whiteout conditions. Chicago area could get 4 inches of snow
Afternoon Edition: Feb. 17, 2022
House Speaker Michael Madigan on July 15, 2015. | Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories. This afternoon will bring snow, … [Read more...] about Afternoon Edition: Feb. 17, 2022
Simple answers aren’t always easy to accept
Authorities in Orlando, where comedia Bob Saget’s body was found in a hotel on Jan. 9, ruled that he’d died of a brain injury after an accidental fall. | Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Authorities say comedian Bob Saget’s death was due to injuries in an accidental fall. That hasn’t ended talk that something worse is to blame. Sherlock Holmes fans love a … [Read more...] about Simple answers aren’t always easy to accept