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McHenry man arrested for threatening US, Serbian officials
A McHenry man was arrested at his home Saturday night for threatening to kill State Department officials and Serbians in Chicago. Read More -
Quinn optimistic pension reform will happen by month's end
Governor Pat Quinn said in Chicago Monday morning that he's optimistic the legislature will send him a comprehensive pension reform bill by the end of the month. He was making news on several oth Read More -
Navy Pier staffer's 48-hour Ferris wheel ride breaks Guinness record
It didn't seem right to Clinton Shepherd that the birthplace of the Ferris wheel didn't hold the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride. Read More -
5 dead, 18 hurt in citywide gun violence
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night. Read More -
12 charged after North Michigan Avenue disturbance
Twelve people have been charged with misdemeanor offenses after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic on North Michigan Avenue and elsewhere on the Gold Coast. Read More -
Charred body discovered after dumpster fire extinguished
Firefighters discovered a charred body after extinguishing a dumpster fire on the Northwest Side late Sunday night. Read More -
Details for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project to help ease your commute
The Red Line South Reconstruction project has begun. For the next five months, Red Line trains will be running from Howard to Ashland/63rd, the last leg of its trip being on Green Line tracks. Green Read More -
Quinn and parents of Sandy Hook victims urge lawmakers for ban
Governor Pat Quinn is meeting with parents of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting victims Sunday at the Thompson Center. Read More -
12 arrested after large group causes disturbance in Gold Coast
12 people were arrested Saturday evening after causing a "minor disturbance" near the Mag Mile. Read More