Baby dies days after father allegedly covered her mouth to stop crying

A 5-month-old Rogers Park girl who was on life support after her father allegedly covered her mouth repeatedly to muffle her cries last week died Monday afternoon. Read More

Cellphone ban starts at Leighton Criminal courthouse

Blanche Johnson paused on the steps of the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building when she heard the deputy’s warning Monday morning: no cellphones. Read More

Gov. Quinn responds to Boston tragedy

Governor Pat Quinn released a statement Monday in response to explosions that occurred in Boston. Read More

WATCH: President Obama speaks about Boston explosions

Monday night, President Barack Obama addressed the nation about explosions that happened at the Boston Marathon. Read More

Chicago 9-1-1 reacts to Boston explosions

Chicago's 9-1-1 center has a statement on the Boston explosions. Read More

Emanuel on Boston Marathon explosions

At City Hall, the mayor issued a statement saying he called Boston Mayor Thomas Menino this afternoon to convey support from the people of Chicago. During this time of tragedy and uncertainty, the may Read More

Rahm overlooks Wrigley Field tax breaks

Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls the deal a "win win." Read More

Possible public relations error by Ricketts

Score it as a possible public relations error by Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts. Read More

Ricketts wants tax breaks on Wrigley Field deal

Mayor Emanuel is calling the Wrigley renovation deal "a win win," but Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts wants something for taxpayers afterall. Read More

Explosions at Boston Marathon finish line

Two explosions have occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Read More