Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Burnett said he hopes his son gets consideration to replace him and represent the 27th Ward. Burnett was first elected alderman in 1995.

Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke, convicted of corruption for using his position to benefit his law firm, is expected to be released from prison on Tuesday. Burke was convicted in a 2023 trial for ...

CHICAGO — After roughly four years of investigations, $20,000 in levied fines, and bureaucratic battles, the Chicago Board of Ethics board cleared 45th Ward Alderman Jim Gardiner this week of ...

Chicago's 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. wants his son to replace him in the City Council after his retirement, which is drawing criticism.