The Latest Breaking News from Michael Pfleger

Chicago priest benched again amid another decades-old sexual abuse claim

CHICAGO — For the second time in less than two years, the Rev. Michael Pfleger is stepping away from his popular ministry while under investigation for a decades-old sexual abuse allegation, the Archdiocese of Chicago confirmed Saturday.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 16, 2022

Rev. Michael Pfleger removed from St. Sabina again as archdiocese investigates another decades-old sex abuse claim

The new accusation comes less than two years after the popular priest was cleared by the Archdiocese of Chicago of separate accusations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2022

Family of violence victims used in GOP campaign ads call on Darren Bailey to stop commercials

“Stop using our pain and suffering for votes,” Vickie Ponciano, the aunt of one victim, said Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins launches run for Rep. Bobby Rush seat: backed by pastor Michael Pfleger

Collins is one of 17 Democrats registered with the FEC for the 1st Congressional District seat Rush will be vacating after 15 terms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Billionaire Ken Griffin hits Pritzker hard on crime, but his firms have millions invested in gun and ammunition makers, records show

Griffin’s hedge fund and market-maker firm reported more than $86 million in investments and holdings in such companies as of December. A company spokesman says Griffin doesn’t choose Citadel’s stock holdings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2022

Protesters arrested calling for federal charges against Van Dyke: ‘We’re gonna shut down the entire city of Chicago’

The protesters who were detained were among a larger group who delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demanding federal civil rights charges against the former officer, who was released from state custody hours earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2022