Aldermen advanced a package Tuesday to grant Police Department oversight officials the power to investigate alleged cooperation between Chicago officers and federal immigration agents. The effort to address concerns that police may have violated city rules by acting in ways that supported President Donald Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown moved ahead in a … [Read more...] about Aldermen want new power to investigate Chicago police cooperation with ICE
Judge rejects plea deal in 117-mph crash that split vehicle near U.S. 30, sent baby flying in car seat
Judge Gina Jones rejected Stuart Roane’s plea deal Tuesday, ordering him to undergo a mental competency evaluation before the case goes forward. Roane, 59, of Marion, Indiana, was charged after allegedly slamming into a mother’s vehicle in September 2023 at 117 mph near U.S. 30. The impact ripped the vehicle apart, sending a baby’s car seat flying. Everyone survived. He pleaded … [Read more...] about Judge rejects plea deal in 117-mph crash that split vehicle near U.S. 30, sent baby flying in car seat
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his top aide’s involvement in U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign on Tuesday, arguing that the firebrand Texas Democrat’s election would be vital to his Chicago agenda as well. Asked whether Jason Lee should be spending time on an out-of-state political campaign given all the pressing issues facing Chicago, Johnson said the nation and its … [Read more...] about Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his top aide’s involvement in U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign on Tuesday, arguing that the firebrand Texas Democrat’s election would be vital to his Chicago agenda as well. Asked whether Jason Lee should be spending time on an out-of-state political campaign given all the pressing issues facing Chicago, Johnson said the nation and its … [Read more...] about Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his top aide’s involvement in U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign on Tuesday, arguing that the firebrand Texas Democrat’s election would be vital to his Chicago agenda as well. Asked whether Jason Lee should be spending time on an out-of-state political campaign given all the pressing issues facing Chicago, Johnson said the nation and its … [Read more...] about Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide’s involvement in Texas US Senate race