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Michael Madigan case a study of how Illinois’ cozy politics morphs into alleged crime

At its core, the alleged bribery scheme involving ex-Speaker Michael Madigan and utility giant Commonwealth Edison is an alarmingly familiar lesson on how often-cozy relationships between business leaders and politicians can catch the attention of federal prosecutors.

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Rare virgin prairie in Illinois gets reprieve from bulldozer; airport expansion again on hold

A rare stretch of virgin prairie has received yet another reprieve from the bulldozer, with the Federal Aviation Administration telling the Tribune that Chicago Rockford International Airport has agreed to delay construction until June 1.

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As hotels suffer from pandemic, ‘cabin fever’ drives renewed interest in this private romantic getaway concept

Some businesses have been uniquely positioned to thrive during the coronavirus pandemic, including pharmacies, grocery stores — and Sybaris.

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Chicago Tribune sues city of Chicago over records that were withheld despite attorney general opinions in the paper’s favor

CHICAGO — The Chicago Tribune has filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago over records on cases involving misconduct allegations that officials have refused to release despite two separate attorney general opinions in the newspaper’s favor.

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Paul Sullivan: Rocky Wirtz’s hostility — and refusal to answer questions about 2010 scandal — shows Blackhawks owner is a chip off the old block

CHICAGO — When former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Verdi tagged Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz with the nickname “Dollar Bill,” a legend was born.

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Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke released from custody after serving 3 1/4 years for murder of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state prison Thursday after serving a little more than three years behind bars for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald, a shooting that roiled the city and has left a mixed legacy of reform.

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Legado del caso Laquan McDonald es incierto conforme se acerca la liberación del oficial que lo mató

CHICAGO - Tras más de 1,200 días en prisión preventiva por el asesinato de Laquan McDonald, el ex policía de Chicago Jason Van Dyke está a punto de volver a casa.

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Legacy of Laquan McDonald’s murder case remains uncertain as officer's release from prison nears

CHICAGO — After more than 1,200 days in custody for the murder of Laquan McDonald, former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke is about to go home.

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Complaints about long-term care in Illinois are usually dismissed. One woman’s case sheds light on how the system works

CHICAGO — One morning in March 2021, at a nursing home in Evanston, resident Velta Saint registered an alarmingly low 44% oxygen level in her blood. Normal levels range from 95% to 100%, and one study recommends hospitalization for any patient with a reading below 90%.

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El Rukn general at center of bizarre Libyan terror plot to be released from prison

CHICAGO — A former general in Chicago’s infamous El Rukn street gang who was at the center of a stunning plot with Libya to commit terrorist acts in exchange for cash has been ordered released from federal prison due to a terminal illness.

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Chicago mayor, police leaders lean on flawed information to argue releasing criminal defendants on electronic monitoring worsens violence problem

CHICAGO — At the end of a year that saw at least 800 homicides in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot last month wrote to the Cook County chief judge with a request: Judges should immediately stop ordering certain defendants to await trial at home with an electronic-monitoring ankle bracelet.

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HC stays trial in Junaid Khan murder case, issues notice for CBI probe

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed trial court proceedings in the alleged lynching of 17-year-old Junaid Khan and issued notice to the Haryana government and the CBI on a plea for a probe by the agency, The Tribune reported. The Bench of Justices Mahesh Grover and Raj Shekhar…

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