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Super Bowl winners and losers | 'Toxic atmosphere' at City Hall | Amara Enyia's financial problems

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February 4, 2019

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Revelations about Ald. Solis wearing a wire for FBI has created 'a toxic atmosphere' at City Hall

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In the days since his federal cooperation came to light, rumors about whom City Council Ald. Daniel Solis may have caught saying something stupid on tape have created a parlor game of whispering among aldermen. "I was pulled aside by a reporter at City Hall who told me, 'I just want to let you know as a courtesy that this alderman is putting you out there as the next shoe to drop in the federal investigation,'" said an alderman, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

2019 Super Bowl commercials ranked: 5 best and 5 worst

Dozens entered the arena. All of them, in one way or another, helped to liven up a fairly dull football game. But in the end, only five could be the best and five the worst of the 2019 crop of Super Bowl commercials. These are their stories.

ALSO: Watch them all here

Super Bowl winners and losers: Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Coca-Cola and more

There were many winners and losers in Sunday's Patriots-Rams Super Bowl, including Gladys Knight, Tracy Wolfson, Adam Lambert, CBS, Tony Romo and more.

ALSO: Super Bowl music review

Amara Enyia's financial problems: Underreporting income, tax lien, lawsuits

Chicago mayoral hopeful Amara Enyia omitted one-third of her income on her 2017 federal tax return, the latest in a series of money missteps for a candidate who is campaigning as a public finance expert, a Tribune investigation has found.

Decadelong legal battle over Barrington Hills horse farm — eyed as huge forest preserve — may be nearing resolution

After at least six lawsuits and almost 10 years in court, a resolution may be approaching over whether a 400-acre horse farm in Barrington Hills will become forest preserve property.

Sears bankrutpcy watch: Lampert, creditors face off in court today

After seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last fall, Sears Holdings Corp. is expected appear in court today to make the case its chairman should get another chance to right the ship after seven money-losing years.

Editorial: The odd memory lapses of Speaker Michael Madigan

A deposition of House Speaker Michael Madigan reveals the depths of his raw and unchecked power. The inability to recall things is remarkable.

Chicago lands on top travel lists for hotels, romance and more. Take that, polar vortex.

Chicago has landed a spot on several recent "best of" travel lists, proving our city is a worthwhile destination despite the polar vortex.