Daywatch: Prosecutor launches into Michael Madigan

Published   Jan 14, 2025 12:30PM
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Cross-examination of ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to begin, a

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to face a tough cross-examination by prosecutors in his federal corruption trial Monday, in what promises to be a defining moment in the landmark case. ... Read more

Live updates: LA braces for extreme winds as disastrous fire



What to KnowThe National Weather Service has used the rare “particularly dangerous situation” to describe the wind event expected Tuesday morning through noon Wednesday for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. What is a ... Read more

Oak Park and River Forest High School board race grows with

University of Illinois Chicago professor David Schaafsma is entering the Oak Park and River Forest High School board race. ... Read more

Freight rail companies just rolled over workers. Up next, Chicago area communities and commuters

Metra, the Chicago-area commuter rail, opposes the CPKCS merger, saying it would create substantial commuter rail delays—according to Metra’s analysis, a 299% increase in delays per 100 train miles along track owned by Canadian Pacific. Increased commuter rail delays could lead more people to drive rather than taking the train, in turn creating additional car traffic, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi pointed out in September, saying, “This merger as proposed would cause potentially hundreds of thousands of commuters to drive rather than take extr ... Read more

Today in Chicago History: CPS students walk out

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 14, according to the Tribune's archives. ... Read more

Daywatch: President Biden prepares to say goodbye

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CTU President apologizes for comparing CPS CEO Pedro Martine



Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates on Monday publicly apologized for a controversial comment she made comparing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to a special education student.



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