U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation mount
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros on Tuesday acknowledged a speech to a grand jury the morning it indicted the “Broadview Six.”
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‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal
Arlington Heights mayor blasts Illinois lawmakers for their inaction.
Bears bill, BUILD take back seat as leaders seek agreement on budget
The budget is the focus, and new revenue options are beginning to take shape in the final stretch of the ...
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury
Fallout continues in the “Broadview Six” case with an accusation that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros had personal contact with members ...
After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired from new D.C. job
The fallout from Thursday’s bombshell revelations of alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the now-canceled “Broadview 6” trial continued Friday.
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
The dropping of all charges came just days before a rare federal trial on misdemeanor charges was to begin.
Illinois’ new auditor general takes long view of watchdog role, says audits ‘speak for themselves’
In a 45-minue interview, Auditor General Chris Meister laid out his philosophy for the role. He also offered a reminder ...
Remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters set for rare federal misdemeanor trial next week
Prosecutors dropped the overarching felony conspiracy charge against the protestors earlier this month.
Conspiracy charge dismissed for ‘Broadview 6’ as other ICE protesters sue over DNA collection
A federal judge has officially dismissed the main conspiracy charge against the remaining “Broadview Six” ICE protesters while other arrested ...
Chicago Mayor’s late Bears push tests limits of his Springfield clout
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tested his clout in Springfield this week by – publicly and privately – urging state lawmakers ...
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