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Rahm Emanuel Hiring Would Reignite Protests, Laquan McDonald's Uncle Says
Rev. Martin Hunter said Emanuel, as Chicago's mayor, helped cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald in 2014 for his own political again.
Progressives Rail Against Biden Over Rahm Emanuel Cabinet Consideration
President-elect Joe Biden has downgraded his possible role for Rahm Emanuel into a less prominent trade representative position, but progressives say he shouldn't be in consideration for anything.
Progressives Outraged by Rahm Emanuel Reports Ahead of Biden Cabinet Picks
"It would knock the air out of any hope Biden as president will be more than just 'not-Trump,'" warned Ishena Robinson, a Chicago writer for The Root.
Sanders' Candidacy 'Built on a False Premise,' Says Ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel
The former Chicago mayor criticized Sanders' campaign strategy for focusing primarily on his base instead of the center left.
Cuccinelli, Emanuel Continue Revolving Door Between Cable News, White House
ABC News and CNN on Tuesday added to the lengthy list of fiery Democrat and Republican politicians caught in the ever-revolving door between both the Obama and Trump administrations and cable news networks.
Jussie Smollett 'Used' Chicago, Says Tearful City Mayor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended his city in an interview with CNN's Don Lemon after "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was accused of hoaxing a violent hate crime.
Why Is Rahm Emanuel Not Running for 3rd Mayoral Term?
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection in February, sparking rumors of poor internal polling despite his insistence the departure was a family decision.
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Hands Out $200K, State Allows
Democratic Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson's handing out of nearly $200,000 at a recent South Side church event did not break campaign finance laws, the state board of elections ruled.
Roseanne Bar Is Kanye West's Latest Supporter
People "don't want to hear" West's "truth," according to Barr.
Chicago, City With Most Homicides, Tops 400 Killings
A little boy was among the 36 people who were shot over the weekend, four of whom died.
Is Trump's 'Rough Cookie' Chicago Police Officer Real?
The existence of this mystery officer has been called into question by the mayor's office and the police department.
Trump Doing Little to Address Chicago Violence
The Trump administration has only sent 20 new ATF agents to address what he described as "carnage" in Chicago.
Mayors Ask Congress to Oppose National Gun Reciprocity
The mayors call on Congress to oppose legislation that would force states to recognize concealed carry weapon permits from other states.
Black Lives Matter Sues Chicago Over Police Reforms
The group argues that federal oversight of reforms is necessary after history of racial discrimination.
Obamas to Show Off 3-D Model of Presidential Center
They're scheduled to have a roundtable discussion with the community Wednesday about the Jackson Park complex.
Race Relations in the U.S. Could Get a Whole Lot Worse
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has called for a review of Obama-era consent decrees between the federal government and local law enforcement.
White House Pledges Aid, Chicago Mayor Open to Support
"We'll hopefully get a dialogue started with Mayor (Rahm) Emanuel to try to figure out what a path forward can be so that we come up with a plan that can keep the people of Chicago safe," said White House spokesman Sean Spicer.
No Respite from Chicago's Violence Over Holiday Weekend
The murder rate is the highest since 1997, when 761 people were killed.
Embattled Chicago Mayor Plans New Police Watchdog
Chicago has been roiled by division since footage emerged of police killing a black teen.
Chicago to Double Amount of Tasers in Police Force
The mayor called for "the complete and total reform of the system and policing culture."
What We Know About the Two Killed by Chicago Cops
The officer or officers involved have not been identified.
Chicago Police: Shooting Death of Mother Was Accidental
Quintonio Legrier, a 19-year-old black student, was also killed.
Chicago Police Account of Laquan McDonald Shooting at Odds With Video: Report
Chicago has been roiled by street protests and political turmoil since the release of the video.
Chicago Will Release Video of Police Shooting Another African-American Man
Details of when the video would be released were not available.
Rahm Emanuel Gets Heated With Reporters, Says He Has No Plans to Resign
Chicago mayor faces questions over his handling of a police shooting investigation.
Spike Lee Leads Anti-Gun Violence Protest After Premier of New Film
The film's title, "Chi-Raq", is a nod to the prevalence of violent crime in Chicago and Iraq.