Arlington Heights mayor disappointed by Springfield’s inaction

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros made the highly unusual announcement Thursday, hours after the private meeting was held about redactions made by prosecutors to a set of grand jury transcripts.

Feds claimed Venezuelan gang had ‘taken over’ Chicago complex

Defense continues push to see grand jury transcripts before trial on remaining charges

The probe is the most high-profile independent inquiry that’s been announced in response to Operation Midway Blitz, during which federal agents also shot Marimar Martinez in Brighton Park and routinely used pummeling force and chemical irritants.

The Illinois Senate reconvenes Tuesday with four weeks left to reach a deal to keep the Bears from leaving for Indiana.

The Bears continue to weigh whether to build a stadium in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana. A new property tax relief element to a measure that would allow the Bears to renegotiate their property taxes with the northwest suburb is seen as essential in getting support from lawmakers outside of Chicago, including Republicans.

Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss

Civil immigration arrests in or near courthouses violate state, county laws