In wake of new federal guidelines, schools try to get creative to get kids to eat their vegetables

Spinach. More bitter than carrots, with less crunch than romaine lettuce, the vegetable’s only ally is an 84-year-old pipe-smoking Sailor Man who has long lost his cultural cache with kids Read More

Taste of Chicago headliners announced

This year's Taste of Chicago music headliners have been announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers fun. as this year's Read More

Red Cross clean-up kit distribution sites open

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is distributing clean-up kits in eight counties on Wednesday. The kits will aid 5,000 households that have sustained damage from the recent flooding. Read More

Quinn announces tax relief for those impacted by flooding

Governor Pat Quinn announced Tuesday that Illinois businesses and individuals who file monthly, quarterly or annual tax returns and have been impacted by flooding will have until Oct. 31 to file. This Read More

Storm-damaged properties can get lower tax assessments

Properties suffering substanial damage from last week's heavy rains and flooding can request a lower tax assessment after Gov. Pat Quinn declared a large swath of the state a "disaster area. Read More

Community leader demands Cubs scale back plan for more night games, signs

A Wrigleyville community leader demanded Tuesday that the Cubs scale back their request for more night games and signage at a renovated Wrigley Field, nix plans to enlarge the stadium's footprint Read More

CPS removes special-ed teacher; move follows abuse complaints from parents

A special-education teacher at Finkl Elementary School in the Little Village community has been removed from her classroom, Chicago Public Schools confirmed Tuesday - with the move coming after parent Read More

15-year-old found shot to death blocks from Obama's home

Timika Rutledge's Monday night unfolded like a mother's worst nightmare. Read More

Springfield votes down new spending

Believe it or not, in Springfield, lawmakers have rejected some new spending. Read More

Will City Council raise smoking age?

Will the Council Council enact a 21-year-old smoking age? Read More