Sen. Kirk meets with Newtown families

Senator Kirk met with the families of Sandy Hook victims on Wednesday. Kirk said he wanted to hear their stories first-hand and learn about the victims, like he did with the family of Hadiya Pendleton Read More

Emanuel reacts to false Boston bombing arrest report

Because the break in the case came from a surveillance camera, Mayor Rahm Emanuel argues it tells you something. Read More

U.S. files suit against Cook County, County pension fund

The U.S. has filed a civil lawsuit alleging Cook County and Cook County pension fund violated federal law by failing to allow a U.S. Army Reserve member to contribute to her pension while she was serv Read More

Quinn responds to Gov. Perry's ad campaign

Governor Pat Quinn's response to Texas Governor Rick Perry is to say, "We've seen this rodeo before!" Read More

Bombings bring security boost to Southland races

Organizers of running events in the Southland said they’ll review and tighten their security plans in the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Read More

Illinois Marathon will go on as planned

The Security chief for a marathon race on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign later this month says he’s confident the event will be a success, despite the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Read More

Mourners gather at suburban funeral home to remember slain diplomat Anne Smedinghoff

There's no doubt Anne Smedinghoff, a diplomat, was a courageous young woman who wanted to serve and help people. Read More

Search continues for abducted 1-year-old; three suspects cleared of wrongdoing

Authorities are still searching for a 1-year-old boy who was reportedly abducted Tuesday from west suburban Maywood. Read More

Will County Board member's daughter gets supervision for theft

A Will County Board member's daughter is under court supervision for two years after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge. Read More

Former gov, White Sox chairman named in wrongful firing suit by ex-ISFA director

A former head of the public agency overseeing U.S. Cellular Field is suing White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and former Gov. Jim Thompson, alleging the two conspired to fire her after she tried to end l Read More