Alderman Tunney calls Ricketts' threat to move Cubs a mistake

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts threat to move the team is drawing criticism from Wrigleyville Alderman Tom Tunney. Read More

Crest Hill man and sister indicted for conspiring to illegally ship firearms across state lines

A suburban Crest Hill man and his sister in Missouri have been indicted on federal charges for conspiring to have her illegally ship firearms across state lines. Read More

Senate passes 'puppy lemon' legislation

If the state protects consumers who unknowingly buy "lemon" cars, why shouldn't the same safeguards exist when putting down big money on Fido, Murph or Fluffy at a pet store? Read More

Obama nominates Penny Pritzker for Commerce Secretary

This morning at the White House, President Barack Obama, as expected, nominated Chicago philanthropist and businesswoman Penny Pritzker to be Commerce Secretary. She's also a top Democratic fun Read More

Ricketts: New Wrigley Field revenue needed for Cubs to stay

Cubs' Chairman Tom Ricketts spoke so softly Wednesday when he uttered the dreaded "M" word, that some in the audience wondered if they'd heard him correctly. Read More

Mayor's floor leader blasts Catholic Church over water squabble

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's City Council floor leader lashed out at the Catholic Church on Wednesday for rejecting the mayor’s compromise offer on water fees for nonprofits even after, the alderman clai Read More

Joe Walsh, ex-wife squabble over child support

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh visited a Cook County courtroom Wednesday as lawyers for the fiery Tea Party Republican and his ex-wife continue to sort out his final few months of child-support payments b Read More

Ill. senate committee approves Chicago casino

In Springfield, an Illinois Senate committee has approved a new casino bill - including a Chicago casino - on a vote of 12-3. Read More

Proposed bill would allow 17-year-olds to vote in Ill. primaries

There's an interesting bill on the move in Springfield to allow 17-year-olds to vote in certain elections. Read More

Court Documents: Boston bombing suspects hid evidence, lied to investigators

Three more people have been taken into custody in connection to the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, the Boston Police Department tweeted on Wednesday. Read More