Chicago police officer hit, dragged during traffic stop

A driver who hit a Chicago Police officer with her car during a traffic stop Monday night in the South Side Auburn Gresham neighborhood has been arrested. Read More

Cable guy found guilty in rape, strangulation of Comcast customer

A jury on Monday evening found a former cable repairman guilty of strangling a 23-year-old woman who let him into her Southwest Side home to install high-speed Internet service in 2006, the Sun-Times Read More

Authorities: Prom limo driver's blood alcohol level nearly three times legal limit

A limousine driver charged with shuttling 23 teens to their prom while he was drunk had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, DuPage County authorities said Monday. Read More

Illinois' 2014 budget gets support, recommendation for pension reform

Governor Quinn received the Civic Federation's budget analysis for the state's 2014 budget plan. The Civic Federation supports the budget and urges the General Assembly to pass pension refor Read More

Alderman looking into if ending parking meter lease is feasible

One influential alderman is trying to breathe some life into the idea of killing the dreaded parking meter lease. Read More

U.S. Rep Dan Lipinski releases statement on IRS reportedly singling out conservative groups

In light of reports of the IRS singling out and scrutinizing conservative groups before the 2012 Elections, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is calling for action on the IRS. Read More

Homeless Bill of Rights makes its way to Gov.'s desk

In Springfield, a homeless bill of rights has made it to the governor's desk Read More

Chicago sailor killed in Bahamas while helping woman

A Chicago sailor was killed in the Bahamas while trying to help a woman being mugged. Read More

White Sox's Sale throws one-hitter

White Sox left-hander Chris Sale was nearly perfect Sunday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Read More