Mayoral challengers crank up criticism of Emanuel after city’s violent weekend

Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to the media regarding the city's weekend violence as Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, right background, looks on inside the Sixth District police headquarters in Auburn Gresham on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to the media regarding the city's weekend violence as Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, right background, looks on inside the Sixth District police headquarters in Auburn Gresham on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

Rudy Giuliani tweets about Chicago gun violence, praises Garry…

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Aug. 5, 2018, in a tweet that Chicago's former top cop, Garry McCarthy, could reduce the city's murder rate if elected as mayor. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Aug. 5, 2018, in a tweet that Chicago's former top cop, Garry McCarthy, could reduce the city's murder rate if elected as mayor.

Mayor Emanuel Announces Third Round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund…

Innovative Program Leverages Downtown Growth to Make Direct Investments into Neighborhood Businesses Across City's South, West and Southwest Sides Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the third round of investments from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund directly into 33 small businesses in Chicago's South, West and Southwest Sides. The businesses receiving a total of approximately $5 million in investment include a Grand Boulevard grocery store, a North Lawndale restaurant and a Little Village fruit market.

Authorities say Texas mall an active shooting scene

Gutierrez Alonzo was deported from United Stat... . FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2018 file photo, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, accompanied by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, center, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, speaks at a news conference... The city of Chicago says it has agreed to a plan to carry out far-reaching police reforms under federal court supervision.

Chicago releases plan for court-monitored police reform

Chicago and state officials released a plan Friday to carry out far-reaching police reforms under federal court supervision more than a year after a U.S. Justice Department investigation found a deep-rooted history of civil rights violations by the police department. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson to release a 200-page report covering numerous topics, ranging from police recruitment and training to the use of force and misconduct investigations.

Mayor Emanuel, Attorney General Madigan to unveil draft plan Friday…

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan plan to announce a proposed court agreement Friday afternoon that would govern reforms in the troubled Chicago Police Department . A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m., and city officials are holding briefings for attorneys and other stakeholders beforehand, sources said.

Ex-pastor sentenced to 18 years in child sex abuse case

A former New Jersey pastor who co-founded a Christian music festival has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a child sex abuse case. A former New Jersey pastor who co-founded a Christian music festival has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a child sex abuse case.

Funerals set for last 5 of 9 relatives killed in sinking

Nine members of the Coleman f... . Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry is comforted after speaking during the funeral of Glenn Coleman, Reece Coleman, Evan Coleman and Arya Coleman, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Indianapolis.

Robin Williams’ second wife auctions off their belongings

'I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist b*****s out of business': Chance the Rapper announces purchase of Chicago news site and calls for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's resignation in new song The terrifying moment a semi-truck dangles over the side of a Florida bridge above the water after the driver loses control and crashes Robin Williams' second wife auctions off their belongings including the actor's Hollywood Walk of Fame star four years after his death Robin Williams' second wife is auctioning off some of the actor's belongings and personal possessions including his star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Tribune coverage: The Laquan McDonald police shooting

A Cook County judge with controversial rulings in her past was appointed Monday to preside over the indictment of three Chicago police officers on charges they helped cover up the circumstances of Laquan McDonald's shooting. After one judge stepped down from handling the case for unexplained reasons,... In a surprise development, Officer Jason Van Dyke, charged with murder in the on-duty shooting of Laquan McDonald, took the witness stand Wednesday, uttering his first public words of substance since he was charged 19 months ago.

Elon Musk calls Thai cave rescuer a ‘pedo guy’

JUNE 14: Engineer and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk of The Boring Company listens as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about constructing a high speed transit tunnel at Block 37 during a news conference on June 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Musk said he could create a 16-passenger vehicle to operate on a high-speed rail system that could get travelers to and from downtown Chicago and O'hare International Airport under twenty minutes, at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.

Will Tesla Be ‘Tripp’ed’ Up By A Whistleblower?

The Tesla whistleblower scandal intensified Wednesday with reports that Martin Tripp's counsel, Meissner and Associates, had filed a claim on his behalf with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other news outlets have done an excellent job of reporting on Tripp's accusations, but my focus is on the potential downside for Tesla shares from an SEC investigation.

Chicago mayor meets Chinese VP amid trade conflict

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, on a mission to salvage business deals threatened by a tariff war, says Chinese officials expressed confidence during his visit to Beijing that they can survive the spiraling dispute with Washington. Emanuel said Thursday that he met with Vice President Wang Qishan and China's commerce minister this week in an effort to lock in a $1.3 billion deal for a Chinese company to assemble rail cars in Chicago.