See stunning photos of November's full 'Beaver Moon' — the biggest supermoon of 2025 See breathtaking photos of the full "Beaver Moon" brightening November's sky. Space · Nov 6, 2025
Danny Solis’ rise and fall, from promising activist to disgraced Chicago politician to FBI mole The former 25th Ward alderperson sold his political soul for small favors, then tried to reclaim it by wearing a wire on two of the biggest powerhouses in the history of Illinois politics. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023
‘I will keep pressing’: Jurors hear ComEd CEO taking orders after key witness explains appointment to utility’s board The testimony capped the fourth week in the ComEd bribery trial. Prosecutors have presented nearly all of their evidence and predict they will rest their case by Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023
Defense tries to flip the script in ComEd bribery trial, casting corruption charges as ‘classic, honest, legal lobbying’ Four former political power players are charged in a scheme to bribe Michael Madigan when he was Illinois’ powerful House speaker by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for Madigan’s allies. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023
Garcia, female supporters attack Vallas as a ‘fake Democrat’ who is an anti-abortion, pro-voucher threat to public school funding As recent polls show mayoral challenger Paul Vallas surging and U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia fading, Garcia is pushing an attack against Vallas that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has used for weeks: that Vallas is a “fake Democrat” who is, in reality, an anti-choice Republican and a threat to women’s… Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023
Unidentified congressman in Commonwealth Edison conspiracy documents is US Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, sources say CHICAGO — Mayoral challenger Jesús “Chuy” Garcia is an unidentified member of Congress referenced in federal court filings detailing an alleged scheme by then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to appoint one of Garcia’s political associates to a lucrative position on Commonwealth Edison’s board of directors, the Chicago Tribune has learned. Chicago Tribune · Jan 20, 2023
Another one bites the dust: Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign Ariel Reboyras will serve out the remainder of his term and call it a career — after 20 years as alderperson and 44 years in city government — when the new council is sworn in next May. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
Luis Gutierrez launches nationwide effort to increase number of naturalized citizens Former U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez is launching a new effort called Our Nation’s Future, with the goal of helping 1 million permanent residents become naturalized citizens within four years. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2022
Luis Gutierrez, Chuy Garcia endorsement divide in new Illinois Hispanic congressional district The Sun-Times has learned that ex-Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Monday will endorse the Democratic primary bid of Ald. Gil Villegas. Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2022