3 dead, at least 16 wounded in shootings across city

Three men were killed and at least 16 others wounded during a violent nine-hour spree of shootings across the city that began late Tuesday afternoon. Read More

Respects paid to former Plainfield resident killed in Texas plant explosion

Firefighters and police officers arrived early at the Plainfield Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon for a memorial service for late firefighter Kevin Sanders. Read More

3 shot, 1 dead outside University of Illinois at Chicago police station

A man was shot to death and two others were wounded outside the University of Illinois at Chicago police station late Tuesday night, authorities said. Read More

Pension reform proposal hearing Wednesday in Springfield

A new pension reform proposal from Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan gets a hearing in Springfield Wednesday morning. Read More

Former inmates who met in prison sent back to serve new sentences in $3.6M Ponzi scheme

Three serial fraud defendants who met while incarcerated for unrelated crimes before being released are being sent back to serve new sentences. Read More

Obama to nominate three to serve on U.S. District Court

President Barack Obama announced Tuesday his intent to nominate Colin Stirling Bruce, Sara Lee Ellis and Andrea R. Wood for District Court judgeships. Read More

Cardinal George tells Emanuel city water, lake is 'gift from God'

Cardinal Francis George is leading a new push on the mayor to ease up on charging churches for city water service. The cardinal brought God into the argument. Read More

Sheriff's police recover 80 guns, 100 revoked FOID cards

County authorities recovered more than 80 illegally owned guns and 100 revoked Firearm Owner Identification cards in less than two months, including 20 guns taken from an individual with a revoked car Read More

Suspicious package on Mag Mile cleared

The second suspicious package in two days on the Mag Mile has been found to be non-hazardous and Michigan Avenue is back open Tuesday afternoon, police said. Read More

GAME ON: After cancellation controversy, Payton to play at Brooks on Saturday night

Days after Payton College Prep forfeited last Saturday night’s baseball game, amid parents concerns about their kids traveling to play Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep, the matchup has been rescheduled f Read More