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Sonya Massey's last words were, "Okay, I'm sorry."  But they weren't enough to stop an Illinois sheriff's deputy from firing his gun at her three...

If you are in politics and have been under a rock then you missed the bombshell dropped by the writer of a letter that...

On Wednesday, the monthly Cook County Board of Commissioner’s meeting was very interesting to say the least. Between the applause section for animated but...

Proposed Bill Could Make Obama's Birthday A Statewide Holiday By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Illinois State Representative, Andre Thapedi and several of his colleagues are...

Ken Dunkin's Campaign Receives $500,000 Donation By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Despite being at odds with Mike Madigan, State Representative, Ken Dunkin's campaign has received...

State Rep. Ken Dunkin hosted a benefit for his re-election campaign Oct. 10. He is the chief co-sponsor of the marriage equality bill. He's pictured here with fellow reps at the event, from left: Dunkin, Christian Mitchell (South Side), Greg Harris (North Side, chief sponsor) and Derrick Smith (West Side). Photo by Tracy Baim While the Illinois ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Pat Quinn's waded into contentious waters with business leaders and Republicans Wednesday when he called for a 20 percent increase...