Democrat to try solving Chicago gun violence with sentencing
By IVAN MORENO The refrain is heard almost as often as the fatal gunshots: The way to reduce Chicago’s gun violence is tougher prison sentences for repeat gun offenders, keeping…
Rahm Emanuel
Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities’ say they’ll fight Trump’s plans
By GENE JOHNSON Democratic mayors of major U.S. cities that have long had cool relationships with federal immigration officials say they’ll do all they can to protect residents from deportation,…
Report: Chicago police have ‘no regard’ for minority lives
By DON BABWIN and JASON KEYSER Police in Chicago have “no regard for the sanctity of life when it comes to people of color” and have alienated blacks and Hispanics…
How Chicago racked up a $662 million police misconduct bill
By SHARON COHEN In this city’s troubled history of police misconduct, Eric Caine’s case may be unrivaled: It took more than 25 years and $10 million to resolve. For decades,…
After a night of primary victories, Clinton looks ahead
By LISA LERER and CATHERINE LUCEY Sweeping to victory in four key primary contests, Hillary Clinton has solidified her hold on the Democratic nomination, allowing her to begin the work…
The Latest: Protests to converge on Chicago City Hall
By The Associated Press The latest developments in the city of Chicago’s efforts to deal with fatal police shootings and police accountability (all times local): 7:45 a.m. At least four…
Justice Department to investigate Chicago police
By DON BABWIN and ERIC TUCKER The U.S. Justice Department is expected to start investigating the patterns and practices of the Chicago Police Department this week in the wake of…
The Latest: Chicago activists call for Black Friday protest
The latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police officer (all times local): 1:45 p.m. A group of activists is calling for…