The head of the Chicago Police Sergeant's Association was arrested this morning and charged with stealing more than $600,000 from the organization for gambling trips to Las Vegas, stays at Chicago hotels and work on his home.
Sen. Roland Burris was rebuked today by the Senate Ethics Committee, which issued him a "public letter of qualified admonition" for his actions in connection with his appointment by disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
She's probably one of the most humble and unselfish women you'll ever meet. For 40 years or so, Irene Eadie has been the rock of this block in Edison Park.
The majority of Metra bridges and a significant number of CTA bridges are apparently past their "useful life." The Daily Herald reports a preliminary assessment presented Friday to the Regional Transit Authority board indicates 70-percent of Metra bridges and 42-percent of CTA bridges need upgrades.