LISTEN: IDOT worker picked to be new 7th Ward alderman

A onetime Illinois Department of Transportation employee has been chosen by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th). Read More

READ and WATCH: Reactions to Pope's resignation

Cardinal Francis George has written a statement following the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month. Read More

Wind advisory extended, then snow possible

A wind advisory has been extended in the Chicago area as strong winds are expected to continue into the evening. Read More

Couple accused of forcing teen girls into prostitution

A couple from the Gresham neighborhood has been charged for the rape of two teenage girls and for forcing them to have sex with other men for money. Read More

Newly groomed Chicago detectives to focus mainly on violent crime

Battling a wave of murders this year, Chicago Police are getting some reinforcements: 42 officers newly promoted to detective — with virtually all being assigned to investigate violent crimes. Read More

9 wounded in shootings since Friday night

Nine people have been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday night, police said Read More

Cops question 2 suspected gang members in Hadiya's slaying

Chicago Police on Sunday were questioning two suspected gang members in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton. Read More

Obama to talk about gun violence during Chicago visit

Chicago will be one of three different communities that President Barack Obama will visit after his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, according to a statement from the White House Press O Read More

No bond for man who allegedly solicited hitman to kill 11-year-old sexual assault victim

Bond was denied on Sunday for a man already in custody at Cook County Jail for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, who allegedly attempted to solicit someone to have her, her 16-year-old sister Read More

Gusty winds, snow showers on the way

With temperatures expected to rise into the 40s on an otherwise gloomy and overcast Sunday, this past week's ice storm could be nothing more than a slushy memory by day's end. Read More