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Federal investigation targets possible ghost payrolling in Cook County sheriff’s office, sources say

CHICAGO — Federal authorities have launched a criminal probe into alleged ghost-payrolling at the Cook County sheriff’s office involving at least nine sheriff’s employees, including one high-ranking official, sources have told The Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2022

Questions remain as resentencing initiative championed by Kim Foxx is slow out of the gate in Cook County

Cook County prosecutors’ new effort to reduce sentences for some longtime inmates — hailed by State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and other reform advocates as a way to right the wrongs of the tough-on-crime era — will have an uphill climb before some judges, if its first week in court is…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 25, 2022

Editorial: Remembering Madeleine Albright’s Chicago days

When our nation’s first female secretary of state met with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board in the 1990s, her regal presence and world-class expertise quickly relaxed into a memorable chat — and a surprising question:

Chicago Tribune · Mar 25, 2022

How Ezra Hendrickson went from the Caribbean to Chicago Fire coach — as told by his MLS and high school teammates

CHICAGO — Kokomo was nothing like the small village Ezra Hendrickson emigrated from when he was 13.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 5, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 11, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 8, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 3, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 3, 2022