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crime
  • by david hall
'Adorable French bulldog' at center of murder trial involving former Orr Academy basketball star

The pup, named “Chase,” featured prominently in opening statements by prosecutors and the defense on Tuesday because of his outsize role in a fatal shooting three years ago in Pilsen.

transportation
  • by david hall
Money please! City, suburban transit bosses resist call to combine agencies, ask for cash instead

Leaders of the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace argued the systems are already efficient, accountable — they just need more cash to improve the frequency of trains and buses.

elections
  • by david hall
Johnson to join Democratic mayors on phone call with Biden as president fights to stay in presidential race

“Donald Trump is a dire threat to everything we hold dear,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said on the X social media platform. “Joe Biden is the president and our Democratic nominee, and we all need to do everything we can to defeat Donald Trump this November.”

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Pritzker says he's 'all in' for Biden — but won’t take himself out of presidential run speculation

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday said she would not become a candidate if President Joe Biden opts out. But Pritzker, who has been on shortlists as a potential replacement, wouldn't make the same vow.