City Council joins the chorus demanding Boutros' resignation as US attorney
<p>After a surprisingly emotional debate, the City Council approved a resolution Wednesday demanding the resignation of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/08/broadview-six-andrew-boutros-federal-prosecutor-justice-department-doj" >embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.</a></p><p>Only a handful of alderpersons opposed the resolution, which adds the City Council to the chorus of those demanding Boutros’ resignation and urges the Justice Department to “ensure a full review of obligations and matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, the Broadview prosecutions and related proceedings.”</p><p>Northwest Side Ald.
Reported by 1 outlet — Chicago Sun-Times. See all sources ↓
<p>After a surprisingly emotional debate, the City Council approved a resolution Wednesday demanding the resignation of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/08/broadview-six-andrew-boutros-federal-prosecutor-justice-department-doj" >embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.</a></p><p>Only a handful of alderpersons opposed the resolution, which adds the City Council to the chorus of those demanding Boutros’ resignation and urges the Justice Department to “ensure a full review of obligations and matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, the Broadview prosecutions and related proceedings.”</p><p>Northwest Side Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) accused his colleagues of political hypocrisy and advised the City Council to “stay in our lane.”</p><p>Before meddling in a political quagmire they have no control over, Gardiner said City Council members should be more concerned with, as he put it, “cleaning up our own backyard.”</p><p> Gardiner was referring to former Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg and the city's Board of Ethics that he claimed “spent nearly $220,000 in order to get $20,000 out of me” after an ethics investigation that amounted to a “political witch hunt.” </p><p>Boutros is facing a credibility crisis that began with the May 21 collapse of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/06/27/broadview-six-boutros-chicago" target="_blank" >the<b> </b>“Broadview Six” case</a> because of apparent prosecutor misconduct. </p><p>Damage has continued to spread, even in cases unrelated to the<b> </b>six Operation Midway Blitz protesters.</p><p>Gardiner said he’s not belittling the “seriousness” of those allegations, adding, “It’s terrible.
Read the full report at Chicago Sun-Times ↗
Why it matters
A world story we're tracking; its significance and source trust firm up as more outlets confirm it.
- What's the story?
- <p>After a surprisingly emotional debate, the City Council approved a resolution Wednesday demanding the resignation of <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/08/broadview-six-andrew-boutros-federal-prosecutor-justice-department-doj" >embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.</a></p><p>Only a handful of alderpersons opposed the resolution, which adds the City Council to the chorus of those demanding Boutros’ resignation and urges the Justice Department to “ensure a full review of obligations and matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, the Broadview prosecutions and related proceedings.”</p><p>Northwest Side Ald.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 6m ago.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
- Coverage card1 outlet1CoverageScouting report
City Council joins the chorus demanding Boutros' resignation as US attorney
Sources1TypeCoverageChicago Sun-Times