Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott was remembered today at Holy Family Church as a civic giant who remained calm amid adversity, but also as a doting father and faithful friend to Mayor Richard Daley.
Sen. Roland Burris, an Illinois Democrat, left Saturday for a trip to Iraq to examine security and political developments in the region, an aide said today. He is to return before Thanksgiving.
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.