A federal judge lets construction on the Obama Presidential Center go forward after a bitter legal fight. Mayor Lori Lightfoot stares down the police union in City Council, and introduces...

The mayor announces big changes to another program that Ald. Ed Burke had hands on. Inside Northwestern’s new $560 million research center. And the fight to recognize Juneteenth as a...

A shocking admission in the trial of Brendt Christensen. The explosive new book on the R. Kelly saga. And the modest DuPage County house-turned-art gallery with secrets of the Underground...

A big victory for the Obama Presidential Center and efforts to build in Jackson Park. Plus, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Springfield’s big session, and a Cirque du Soleil star tumbles home...

A one-on-one interview with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on crime, casinos and cannabis. Plus: the politics behind the cleanup of Bubbly Creek, that portion of the Chicago River long mired in muck...

Paris Schutz and guests discuss more of the week’s news: Mayor Lori Lightfoot appoints a new board to oversee Chicago Public Schools, and the dramatic “Jeopardy!” run of Naperville native...

Ald. Ed Burke pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges, prompting Mayor Lori Lightfoot to renew calls for his resignation and propose more ethics reforms.

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Mayor Lightfoot seeks to ban most outside employment for City Council members. What kind of jobs do they have, and what do they think about this? Plus, a renowned photographer revisits...

Two Illinois legislative leaders sound off on the state budget, gambling and more. Plus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot doubles down on ethics reforms. And marijuana is a messy business for banks.

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Ald. Burke pleads not guilty in federal court. Gov. Pritzker sounds off on his big legislative victories. And we remember renowned Chicago architect Stanley Tigerman, who died Monday at...