Police: Alcohol a factor in Northwestern University student's drowning death

Northwestern University sophomore Harsha Maddula's blood alcohol level was nearly 1.5 times the legal limit, leading Evanston police to believe alcohol was a contributing factor in his drowning l Read More

Man who collapsed in Roseland is county's 12th cold death

A man who collapsed in the Far South Side Roseland neighborhood Monday is Cook County's 12th cold-related death of the season. Read More

'Heart attack snow' grounds 680 flights; 10 inches possible in northern 'burbs

The storm system that dumped 15 inches of snow in parts of Oklahoma has made its way to Chicago, where it has grounded more than 680 flights Tuesday. Far northern suburbs could see up to 10 inches of Read More

Warehouse fire closes Chicago Heights polling place

A warehouse fire in Chicago Heights on Tuesday forced a polling place to move to a new location. Read More

Additional 1 to 4 inches of snow expected Wednesday

The remnants of the winter storm that dropped nearly five inches of snow Tuesday could bring several more inches to the area Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Read More

Turnout for Congressional election 'lowest in decades'

Turnout for the hotly contested special election to replace disgraced U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been very low, city and county election watchers in Chicago and the suburbs are reporting Tuesday Read More

State representatives debating amendments to concealed carry proposal

In Springfield, state representatives are debating 27 amendments to the concealed carry proposal. Read More

'Heart attack snow,' high winds, expected to impact roads, air travel

The storm system that dumped 15 inches of snow in parts of Oklahoma and buffeted the Texas panhandle with 80-mph wind gusts on Monday has made its way to Chicago, and things are getting messy. Read More

Chuck Hagel nomination moves forward

In Washington, the Senate has just voted to end debate on President Obama's controversial choice of Chuck Hagel to be the next defense secretary. Read More

Mom free after conviction in son's death overturned

In a whitewashed cinderblock waiting area Monday, Nicole Harris clung to her son, not wanting to let go. Read More