Today in Chicago History: ‘I’m glad it was me instead of you.’ Mayor Anton Cermak shot.
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb. Speaking to FDR, Cermak allegedly said ...
The Memo: Firestorm grows over Trump DOJ’s deal to drop charges against Eric Adams
The Trump administration, which has been moving like a juggernaut across the political landscape, has hit a land mine. The ...
Department of Justice files motion to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Chicago City Hall departures raise questions on Johnson administration: 'The problem is the mayor'
Mayor Brandon Johnson's leadership team experienced some significant turbulence this week. Some political observers believe that more turnover could be coming.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez a finalist for Clark County, Nevada, superintendent job
Martinez was fired from his role nearly two months ago, though his contract keeps him in Chicago through late June. He has worked for Clark County before as deputy superintendent.
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Order to Drop New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Corruption Charges Roils Justice Department as High-Ranking Officials Resign
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday ...
Trump border czar warns New York Mayor Eric Adams not to violate ‘agreement' as DOJ orders dismissal of case against him
A top Justice Department official and former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump has seen six top prosecutors quit over ...
Aviation, COPA chiefs out after Johnson vows to purge disloyal staff
After Mayor Johnson's warning that he was ready to send people packing, Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee and Civilian Office ...
CNN hires Rahm Emanuel — ex-Chicago mayor, White House official — as left-leaning pundit
Rahm Emanuel, who most recently served as ambassador to Japan during the Biden administration, is CNN’s new senior political ...
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Law Department blocks investigations to protect mayors, city watchdog claims
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg says the city's top attorney impedes investigations that may embarrass the mayor or other ...
6 senior officials quit after Justice Department order to drop charges against NYC mayor
Six senior Justice Department officials, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, resigned on Thursday rather than comply with an order to dismiss corruption charges against New York City's mayor ...