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politics
  • by david hall
Illinois GOP chief Tracy’s exit with RNC looming delights Democrats — and far-right Republicans

During a three-and-a-half–year tenure, state GOP Chairman Don Tracy proved unable to stanch a hemorrhage of Republican support in Chicago’s suburbs, a once-reliable well of fiscally conservative, socially moderate GOP votes that's dried up with the rise of Donald Trump.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Michelle Mbekeani leaving Cook County state's attorney's office 6 months after taking new role

Mbekeani's resignation has not been formally announced to the office, but news that she was leaving began spreading Tuesday afternoon.

chicago-corruption-trials
  • by david hall
Corrupt businessman's partner pleads guilty to prostitution conspiracy

Iman Bambooyani admitted to jet-setting across the country with four women and paying them thousands of dollars for sex. He's now agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors.

rnc-2024
  • by david hall
Trump cancels stay at his Chicago hotel during Milwaukee Republican convention after word leaks out

Despite preparations being made in Chicago for former President Donald Trump to stay at the Trump Tower during the GOP convention, the campaign on Tuesday announced an apparent change in plans.