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Some Cook County voters will soon get new voting machines for the first time since 2006. The county’s elections office is piloting 147 machines in Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Township on April 2, the next election day. The machines will be rolle...

Some Cook County voters will soon get new voting machines for the first time since 2006. The county’s elections office is piloting 147 machines in Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Township on April 2, the next election day. The machines will be rolle...

Cook County prosecutors dropped charges alleging the 'Empire' actor lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago.

Cook County prosecutors dropped charges alleging the 'Empire' actor lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago.

While Chicago gears up for a mayoral runoff, a little known candidate is making his final push for mayor in an April 2 suburban election.Nicholas Baker is running for mayor of Palos Park, a small southwestern suburb of about 5,000 residents. He’s also ...

While Chicago gears up for a mayoral runoff, a little known candidate is making his final push for mayor in an April 2 suburban election.Nicholas Baker is running for mayor of Palos Park, a small southwestern suburb of about 5,000 residents. He’s also ...

A report from Recorded Future showed that in 2018 the top 10 most exploited vulnerabilties were from Microsoft. This episode talks about this report and why knowing what exploits the hackers are using more than others is an important component to a successful security program. 

The top 10 exploited vulnerability report.

State police say there are 527 homicide cases awaiting testing at the Forensic Science Center in Chicago.

Lori Lightfoot, who’s running for Chicago mayor, was blamed for city’s failure to turn over evidence after 2004 blaze that killed four kids.

According to coroners records, Larry Earvin died after an “altercation” with prison staff. He had 15 rib fractures and multiple hemorrhages.

The measure would make presidential candidates release five years of tax returns to get on the ballot – something Trump has refused to do.

When Chicago workers were replacing the water main outside Miguel Del Toral’s home, he said they accidentally broke the lead pipe that brought water to his building. As an acclaimed water scientist, Del Toral knew this mistake could cause...

The report says state officials didn’t do enough to notify residents and staff, and didn’t initially comprehend the severity of the crisis.

Chicago's top cop says an off-duty officer was gunned down in an act of retaliation by a suspect who was looking for a Hispanic man.

MySpace, the once dominating social network on the Internet, confessed to a big goof. This epsiodetalks about what happened and why you shouldn't depend on online storage services. 

Be aware, be safe.

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A complaint filed with state elections officials claims that elderly Chinatown residents were the victims of ballot theft in Chicago’s 25th Ward.

Before he leaves office, Emanuel is deciding how schools will spend money next year. But the next mayor will have to manage his decisions.

Before he leaves office, Emanuel is deciding how schools will spend money next year. But the next mayor will have to manage his decisions.