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Ald. Ed Burke (14th) attends the monthly Chicago City Council meeting, Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 2019. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Records show feds' investigation of Ald. Burke broader than previously known

When FBI agents raided the City Hall offices of Ald. Edward M. Burke on Nov. 29, they were seeking a wide range of documents that shows the scope of their investigation — which is broader than previously known.

By Tim Novak

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City Hall

Two candidates for mayor most at risk of getting burned by Burke-Solis scandal

While Susana Mendoza has close ties to both Solis and Burke, Toni Preckwinkle also has been buffeted by the shock waves from the Burke investigation.

By Fran Spielman

Democrat J.B. Pritzker celebrates at an election night rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago after beating incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Illinois gubernatorial election, Tuesday night, Nov. 6, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Pritzker offers $100 million in loans to assist unpaid federal workers

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A Cook County Sheriff's vehicle sits in front of one of the enterances of the Orland Square mall while police investigate a shooting that happened earlier inside the mall, Monday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Orland Park. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Man sought in connection with Orland Park mall shooting in custody: cops

Jakharr Williams, 19, was taken into custody Wednesday evening, two days after the mall shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

By Matthew Hendrickson and Taylor Hartz

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Video shows police chasing man with rifle in Oak Park; two held

By Matthew Hendrickson

A security camera captured part of the incident, which police said shows a man in a safety vest holding a rifle as he was pursued by officers.

Video shows police chasing man with rifle in Oak Park; two held

A security camera captured part of the incident, which police said shows a man in a safety vest holding a rifle as he was pursued by officers.

By Matthew Hendrickson

6 CPS workers fired, 33 removed as hundreds of sex misconduct complaints roll in

By Mitchell Armentrout

The number of complaints against staff and students sent to the new Office of Student Protections is nearing 1,000, officials said.

6 CPS workers fired, 33 removed as hundreds of sex misconduct complaints roll in

The number of complaints against staff and students sent to the new Office of Student Protections is nearing 1,000, officials said.

By Mitchell Armentrout

Chicago Sports

'It’s tough being out': Bears QB Mitch Trubisky wants more than Pro Bowl honors

By Adam L. Jahns

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky is trying to enjoy himself during the Pro Bowl week.

'It’s tough being out': Bears QB Mitch Trubisky wants more than Pro Bowl honors

By Adam L. Jahns

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky is trying to enjoy himself during the Pro Bowl week.

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky backs Cody Parkey but TV interview was 'personal choice'

By Adam L. Jahns

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky was asked about Cody Parkey after practice for the Pro Bowl on Wednesday.

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky backs Cody Parkey but TV interview was 'personal choice'

By Adam L. Jahns

Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) walks to the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB1

Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson: Bears will come back with 'chip on our shoulder'

By Adam L. Jahns

Bears safety Eddie Jackson is planning to play in the Pro Bowl on Sunday.

Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson: Bears will come back with 'chip on our shoulder'

By Adam L. Jahns

10 with 10: Bears QB Mitch Trubisky focused on having fun at Pro Bowl

By Adam L. Jahns

With sunglasses and a smile on his face, Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky met the media Wednesday after his first practice for the Pro Bowl.

10 with 10: Bears QB Mitch Trubisky focused on having fun at Pro Bowl

By Adam L. Jahns

FILE - In this May 27, 2017, file photo, Cuban outfielder Luis Robert smiles at a news conferences after signing with the Chicago White Sox before a baseball game between the White Sox and the Detroit Tiger, in Chicago. A record $203 million was spent on international amateur free agents in the just-ended signing period, nearly $50 million more than the previous high, a figure that will plummet when hard caps of spending start July 2.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File) ORG XMIT: NY173

Madrigal, Robert among 20 invited to White Sox spring training

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Nick Madrigal, Luis Robert and Blake Rutherford are among White Sox prospects invited to spring training. Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 13.

Madrigal, Robert among 20 invited to White Sox spring training

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Crime

Shoppers describe 'terror' in mall after murder as hunt for gunman continues

By Stefano Esposito and Tina Sfondeles

Police identified a suspect in the Orland Square Mall shooting as a 19-year-old University Park man.

Shoppers describe 'terror' in mall after murder as hunt for gunman continues

By Stefano Esposito and Tina Sfondeles

Police identified a suspect in the Orland Square Mall shooting as a 19-year-old University Park man.

Video shows police chasing man with rifle in Oak Park; two held

By Matthew Hendrickson

A security camera captured part of the incident, which police said shows a man in a safety vest holding a rifle as he was pursued by officers.

Video shows police chasing man with rifle in Oak Park; two held

By Matthew Hendrickson

Sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting girl granted bail

By Matthew Hendrickson

Judge Mary Marubio granted Luke Hatzipetros $100,000 bail and recommended he be placed on the sheriff's electronic monitoring program.

Sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting girl granted bail

By Matthew Hendrickson

Marine recruiter charged with sexually assaulting teen girl trying to enlist

By Luke Wilusz

Alexander N. Louis, 27, was arrested Tuesday and charged with a felony count of criminal sexual assault.

Marine recruiter charged with sexually assaulting teen girl trying to enlist

By Luke Wilusz

Chicago Police officers investigate a hazardous materials call at a parking garage near Clark and Lake streets, Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2019. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

HazMat situation involving propane tank reported near Thompson Center

By Luke Wilusz

Clark was closed from Lake to Randolph about 11:40 a.m. because of a HazMat response “involving a propane tank” at a parking garage at 181 N. Clark.

HazMat situation involving propane tank reported near Thompson Center

By Luke Wilusz

Politics

Aldermen Ed Burke and Danny Solis at todays City Council meeting. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Brian Jackson/For the Sun-Times

Solis secretly recorded fellow Ald. Burke to help feds in criminal investigation

By Fran Spielman and Jon Seidel | Staff Reporters

Solis’ cooperation is extraordinary, not only because the target was Burke but because Solis was a trusted ally of both Burke and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Ald. Danny Solis’ cooperation is extraordinary, not only because the target was Burke but also because Solis was a trusted ally of both Ald. Ed Burke and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Solis secretly recorded fellow Ald. Burke to help feds in criminal investigation

By Fran Spielman and Jon Seidel | Staff Reporters

Ald. Danny Solis’ cooperation is extraordinary, not only because the target was Burke but also because Solis was a trusted ally of both Ald. Ed Burke and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Burke says he's 'done nothing wrong' and no Solis recording can change that

By Fran Spielman

Ald. Ed Burke’s colleagues were not nearly as tight-lipped. They view Ald. Danny Solis' actions as a betrayal.

Burke says he's 'done nothing wrong' and no Solis recording can change that

By Fran Spielman

Two candidates for mayor most at risk of getting burned by Burke-Solis scandal

By Fran Spielman

While Susana Mendoza has close ties to both Solis and Burke, Toni Preckwinkle also has been buffeted by the shock waves from the Burke investigation.

Two candidates for mayor most at risk of getting burned by Burke-Solis scandal

By Fran Spielman

Records show feds' investigation of Ald. Burke broader than previously known

By Tim Novak

When FBI agents raided the City Hall offices of Ald. Edward M. Burke on Nov. 29, they were seeking a wide range of documents.

Records show feds' investigation of Ald. Burke broader than previously known

By Tim Novak

Fate uncertain for Trump's 'End The Shutdown and Secure The Border Act'

By Jill Colvin and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press

Meanwhile, another missed paycheck looms for hundreds of thousands of federal workers on day 32 of the partial government shutdown.

Fate uncertain for Trump's 'End The Shutdown and Secure The Border Act'

By Jill Colvin and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press

Obituaries

Vocalist Mike Ledbetter sings during rehearsals at Delmark Records for the Otis Rush tribute set for the 2016 Chicago Blues Festival. | Jacob Wittich/ For the Sun-Times

Blues musician Mike Ledbetter dies at 33

By Maureen O'Donnell

Musician Mike Ledbetter “could be transcendent. . . .scratching the surface of what he was going to be capable of in the future,” said Mike Welch.

Blues musician Mike Ledbetter dies at 33

By Maureen O'Donnell

Musician Mike Ledbetter “could be transcendent. . . .scratching the surface of what he was going to be capable of in the future,” said Mike Welch.

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 1983 file photo, New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Russell Baker, is pictured at his office at the New York Times in New York. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and humorist Baker has died at age 93. Allen Baker told The Associated Press that his father died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, from complications after a fall. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) ORG XMIT: CAET203

Russell Baker, Pulitzer Prize winner and former NYTimes columnist, dies at 93

By Associated Press

The genial, but sharp-witted writer who won Pulitzer Prizes for his columns in The New York Times has died.

Russell Baker, Pulitzer Prize winner and former NYTimes columnist, dies at 93

By Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 1984 file photo, actress Kaye Ballard appears with her dog, Big Shirley during an interview in her New York apartment. Marguerite Gordon, a friend of Ballard says the actress of the TV series “The Mothers-in-Law,” died Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at her home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. she was 93. A boisterous comedian and singer as well as an actress, Ballard appeared in Broadway musicals and nightclubs from New York to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Suzanne Vlamis, File) ORG XMIT: NYET201

Kaye Ballard, star of sitcom 'The Mothers-In-Law' and Broadway, dies at 93

By USA TODAY Network

Ballard had one of the most illustrious careers in show business in the mid-20th century.

Kaye Ballard, star of sitcom 'The Mothers-In-Law' and Broadway, dies at 93

By USA TODAY Network

Glenna Linder, dead at 92, made her mark as an undercover mall cop for Carson's

By Maureen O'Donnell

"It was almost like your grandmother was scolding you," police commander says of Glenda Linder, who spent years nabbing shoplifters for Carson's.

Glenna Linder, dead at 92, made her mark as an undercover mall cop for Carson's

By Maureen O'Donnell

‘True love story’: Woman dies on couple's 68th anniversary, husband hours later

By Maureen O'Donnell

After Maria Mata died on their 68th wedding anniversary, relatives say her husband Simon said in Spanish "I'm coming, Mamacita." He died the next day.

Maria and Simon Mata were married for 68 years — until they died within hours of each other in the same bed at a nursing home in Chicago Heights last weekend. Maria Mata, 90, died first. Simon Mata, 95, told her he would follow soon and did.