With the SCOTUS likely to overturn Chicago's handgun ban, Mayor Daley gets a victory in the state legislature. more ›

We mentioned the sentencing for former Blago fundraiser Chris Kelly earlier. A judge has sentenced Kelly to 37 months in prison for using work funds to pay off gambling debts and to pay for his house. more ›

U.S. District Judge Milton Shadur has come under fire from some for his seemingly light sentence of Edward "Fast Eddie" Vrdolyak (pictured right). With a sentence of up to several years possible, Judge Shadur sentenced Vrdolyak to five years probation and a $50,000 fine, angering those who think Vrdolyak should do jail time. Today, Judge Shadur defended his sentence. more ›