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chicago-corruption-trials
  • by david hall
Former Ald. Ricardo Munoz sentenced to 7 more months in federal prison after DUI arrest

U.S. District Judge John Kness told Munoz he believed the former alderperson had “trouble accepting reality and owning up to his own conduct” and added, “I fear you will do this again."

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.

transportation
  • by david hall
CTA boss sympathetic to calls for revamped DuSable Lake Shore Drive to have bus-only lanes

CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.'s comments about the North DuSable Lake Shore Drive redesign came after mayoral allies protested a plan for the lakefront drive that prioritizes cars over public transportation.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Dismissal time? Johnson working to oust CPS chief executive, sources say

Pedro Martinez’s departure, which hasn't been finalized, could come after clashes with the mayor’s office and Chicago Teachers Union leaders over how to address a massive budget deficit and historic underfunding of the school system.