Possible peace declaration looms large over Trump-Kim summit
Such an announcement could make history. But, if not done carefully, it could open up a whole new set of problems for Washington.
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Illinois has done little to address addiction 6½ years into legal video gambling
Video gambling became legal in Illinois in 2012, but state still hasn’t addressed addiction. ‘The Bad Bet,’ Part 2.
Chicago mayoral hopefuls pitch changes to police union contract
5 candidates gave ideas for tackling an often dicey relationship between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police to reform the Police Department.
Trump nominates Jeffrey Rosen for deputy attorney general
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Jeffrey Rosen, a longtime litigator and deputy transportation secretary, to replace Rod Rosenstein.
Preckwinkle touts ‘thick’ skin — but rivals say she’s ‘playing the victim’
“You know, if you’re going to be in public life you have to have the hide of an alligator, and I’m pretty thick skinned,” Preckwinkle said.
Trump says he’ll be very ‘successful’ against emergency declaration lawsuit
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a wall.
ENDORSEMENT: Anna M. Valencia for city clerk
Incumbent Anna M. Valencia is the only candidate who is cleared at the moment to appear on the ballot for city clerk.
Pritzker vows Aurora shooting will lead to tighter gun law enforcement
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that last week’s mass shooting in Aurora will lead to efforts to tighten enforcement of state gun laws.
People in Arizona may soon have to give up their DNA for a statewide database
Under Senate Bill 1475, DNA must be collected from anyone who has to be fingerprinted by the state.
Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards
“There are still serious questions that plague what is likely to be the largest TIF in the history of our city,” said Ald. Michele Smith (43rd).
Michael Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis, report says
According to the report, the nuclear effort was pushed by former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who was fired in early 2017.
Strait of the unions: No solidarity for labor in crowded mayoral race
Organized labor almost never walks in political lockstep. But it’s truly marching to the beat of different drummers in the crowded race for mayor.
Chico proposes more generous parental leave policy for city workers
Mayor Rahm Emanuel increased parental leave after he was elected, but Gery Chico on Tuesday proposed expanding it even further.
Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case
U.S. District Judge John Blakey said he plans to resolve the case — with or without trial — in short order.
Politicians change their tune in wake of Smollett case revelations
Smollett saw much support after he reported being attacked to police. As investigators explore whether the attack was staged, the support has waned.
