Obama in Chicago to visit Argonne National Labratory

Scientists, politicians and media have gathered at Argonne National Labratory to hear President Obama propose a $2 billion trust fund to develop alternatives to gasoline. Read More

Judge must continue medication for mental health issues

A Cook County judge found not guilty by reason of insanity for allegedly shoving a sheriff's deputy must continue to take medication for mental health issues and will have to submit to random dru Read More

Dramatic opening for defense in Beavers tax trial

During a losing streak at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino in April 2007, William Beavers went back to the bank three times in less than five hours to cash a total of $6,000 in checks from his political cam Read More

Penny Pritzker resigns from Chicago Board of Education

Penny Pritzker resigned from the Chicago Board of Education Thursday, laying the groundwork for the billionaire businesswoman to be appointed U.S. Commerce Secretary by President Barack Obama. Read More

Fire closes popular Bucktown BBQ restaurant

A late-night fire believed to have started in a hot water heater in the basement significantly damaged a popular Bucktown barbecue restaurant, and apartments located above. Read More

Suit: CHA's security policies led to woman being shot

A woman is suing the Chicago Housing Authority for not providing a secure environment, which she alleges led to her being shot outside one of their South Side housing facilities. Read More

2 killed, 2 injured in Lake Shore Drive crash

Lake Shore Drive was closed to southbound traffic near Belmont Avenue for about five hours Friday morning after two men were killed and two others were injured in a high-speed crash. Read More

State finances affecting city credit rating

The state's financial mess is now affecting the city's credit rating Read More

Fenwick High School fires Gov. Quinn's brother

Fenwick High School has fired Governor Quinn's brother as boys basketball coach. Read More

Improvements coming to 300 city playgrounds

Over the next five years, the Chicago Park District will rebuild, repair or refurbish 300 playgrounds across the city, the largest investment of its kind ever in the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Read More