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The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.

Patrick Daley Thompson’s attorneys say the grandson of Richard J. Daley was unaware there were problems with a series of loans from the now defunct Washington Federal Savings of Bridgeport. But prosecutors say Thompson, who is a real estate attorney, used documents from that small bank to lie to the IRS. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

A former Chicago alderman convicted of tax evasion has sought an early release from prison due to his age, medical conditions and the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge.

A number of aldermen wrote a letter to Chicago’s top doctor Thursday, asking the city to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for those visiting public indoor settings including restaurants, bars, movie theaters and concert halls.

After Chicago actor Kevin Clark was fatally struck by a car last month while riding his bike in the city’s Avondale neighborhood, his family and cycling advocates on Saturday called for improvements at the intersection where Clark was hit.

On Thursday, two Chicago aldermen were separately indicted including Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson for allegedly taking a secret ‘under the table’ loan and former Ald. Ricardo Munoz who is accused of using money from a political fund for personal expenses. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, has been charged in a federal indictment related to a bank in the Bridgeport neighborhood where the powerful family has lived for decades.

A judge Thursday ordered former 1st Ward Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno to Cook County Jail for violating his bail in a pending felony case. Judge William Hooks revoked Moreno’s bond after prosecutors said the ex-alderman violated condition of his bond in an ongoing fraud case by picking up misdemeanor DUI charges last month, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. During a hearing,...

Former Ald. Edward Vrdolyak was sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday in a long-running tax case, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. It has been 21 months since Vrdolyak pleaded guilty to tax evasion and four years since the feds quietly filed an indictment outlining his role in a bid to pocket millions from Illinois’ two-decade-old settlement with tobacco companies….

Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez talks to NBC Chicago after a night of looting and chaos erupted early Monday morning downtown Chicago.

Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins talks to NBC Chicago after a night of looting and chaos erupted early Monday morning downtown Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested negative for the coronavirus after an alderman who took part in one of her press conferences tested positive Thursday, according to the mayor’s office. Ald. Michael Scott Jr., who represents the city’s 24th Ward, said in the evening that he received positive results for the virus and was experiencing no symptoms. On Wednesday,...

Chicago Ald. Michael Scott Jr., who represents the city’s 24th Ward, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the alderman said in a statement released Thursday evening. Scott said he underwent coronavirus testing Friday at the “Bike the Boulevard” event, which was hosted by the 24th Ward and the city’s 10th and 11th police districts. Scott said he received his...

A Chicago alderman’s office has been vandalized in what authorities say is the third attack on his property in less than a month

Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez said Thursday he was “awakened” overnight to bricks being thrown through the windows of his Brighton Park home and a nearby garage set on fire. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports