Roskam: Congress must be watchful advocate for men and women in uniform

Congressman Peter Roskam sent out a special Memorial Day message Monday. He thanked our men and women for dedicating their lives for our freedom. He also talks about celebrating his father's serv Read More

6 dead, 22 wounded in holiday weekend violence

Six people have been killed and at least 22 wounded in violence across Chicago since Friday evening. Read More

Suspected gunman being questioned in death of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins

The suspected gunman is being questioned by Chicago Police about the March shooting death of six-month-old Jonylah Watkins, a law enforcement source said. Read More

Governor Quinn announces $5 million investment in military families

Governor Pat Quinn announced Sunday the investment of $5 million in a program aimed at helping returning soldiers become homeowners. Read More

Notre Dame QB Everett Golson releases statement

Notre Dame's former standout quarterback Everett Golson released a statement Sunday regarding his enrollment status at the school. He says he has been suspended due to "poor academic judgme Read More

6 dead, 11 hurt in shootings since Friday night

Six people were killed and 11 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago since Friday evening. Read More

Fighting Irish QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson, a sophomore during the 2012-2013 school year, is no longer enrolled at the university. Notre Dame confirmed Golson is not enrolled for 2013-2014 but did not giv Read More

"Portrait of a Soldier" exhibit opens at Des Plaines Oasis

Governor Pat Quinn kicked off Memorial Day weekend by unveiling a memorial exhibition called "Portrait of a Soldier" at the Des Plaines Oasis Saturday. Read More

3 dead, 8 hurt in shootings since Friday night

Three people were killed and eight others were wounded in shootings across Chicago since Friday evening as Memorial Day weekend began. Read More

Residents sue Chicago Tribune over 'nuisance' coupons

City residents sick of the RedPlum/ShopLocal coupons piling up on their front doorsteps filed a civil lawsuit earlier this month urging the Chicago Tribune and Valassis Communications to stop distribu Read More