Topic: Illinois Supreme Court

Police torture cases from Daley era vex Chicago's Rahm Emanuel

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said this week that Chicago will pay to defend former Mayor Richard M. Daley in lawsuits alleging police torture during his tenure. Wrong message, say critics.

Rahm Emanuel: Can he handle Chicago's 'profound' financial crisis?

Rahm Emanuel is sworn into office as Mayor of Chicago. His city's most pressing crisis: a half-billion dollar budget deficit.

Rahm Emanuel wins Chicago mayoral race, avoids runoff

Rahm Emanuel has won the Chicago mayoral race by 55 percent which brings him over the 50 percent needed to avoid an April runoff. Emanuel calls the win humbling.

Down to the wire in Chicago mayoral race with Rahm Emanuel leading

Former Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel leads handily in the polls. Tuesday's election will tell whether he has the majority necessary to avoid a runoff election in April.

Rahm Emanuel back on ballot to stay, court rules, but there's still a footnote

By 7-0, the Illinois Supreme Court overturns an appellate court ruling that left Rahm Emanuel off Chicago's mayoral ballot. But two justices say the issue of residency is not so clear-cut, and defend lower court.

Rahm Emanuel court case: As usual in Chicago politics, the plot thickens

Chicago awaits Illinois Supreme Court ruling on whether Rahm Emanuel can be on the mayoral ballot, amid questions about the justices' political leanings and how they win their seats.

Turmoil in Chicago: Rahm Emanuel back on ballot as top court takes case

Illinois Supreme Court stays the ruling dropping Rahm Emanuel from the Chicago ballot and agrees to hear his appeal on residency. With the mayoral election in turmoil, anger is voiced at the appellate court ruling.

Rahm Emanuel ruling: big setback at a crucial time in Chicago mayor's race

Rahm Emanuel does not meet the residency requirements to run for Chicago mayor Feb. 22, an Illinois appeals court panel rules. Rahm Emanuel will appeal to the state supreme court, but a verdict in his favor is hardly assured.

John Paul Stevens: An Independent Life

A biography of the justice who has become the anchor of the US Supreme Court’s liberal wing.

Under fire: Blagojevich shuns trial, opens PR blitz

The Illinois governor's impeachment trial may open Monday without the defendant or his lawyers.

With impeachment, Illinois takes first step to remove Blagojevich

The defiant governor quotes Tennyson and vows to fight the charges against him.

Many want Blagojevich out, but how?

An impeachment probe is under way in the Illinois House. A petition is also before the state’s high court.

Blagojevich no quitter - no plans to step down tomorrow