Geoghegan: City has the money to keep schools open

Two lawsuits backed by the teachers union have been filed in federal court to try to block the mayor from closing more than 50 schools. The lawyer behind the suits is claiming the mayor has the money Read More

17-year-olds may be allowed to vote in primaries

The Senate passed a measure to Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday to allow 17-year-olds to vote in the spring primary elections. Read More

Second lawsuit over school closings filed

Not one but two lawsuits have been filed in federal court with the backing of the Chicago Teachers Union to try to stop Mayor Emanuel from closing more than 50 schools this summer. Read More

Randy Hultgren: IRS scandal proof of Obama Administration's political agenda

Congressman Randy Hultgren (IL-14) is responding to the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) admission that it targeted conservative-leaning groups during the 2012 campaign. Read More

Emanuel wants to end subsidized health care for most retired city workers

At City Hall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is taking aim at another big benefit for city workers. Read More

New cops assigned to Operation Impact

The Chicago Police Department is adding more of those units that move quickly to hot spots. Read More

CTU to file civil rights suits over school closings

Attorneys for the Chicago Teachers Union plan to file a pair of federal lawsuits on Wednesday to stop the closing of 53 elementary schools. Read More

Orland Park 'Ghost Rider' sentenced to prison

An Orland Park man who taunted police on his motorcycle and posted videos about it, has been sentenced to prison. Read More

Quinn: I look forward to making Ill. an Employment First state.

Governor Pat Quinn voiced his approval of the passage of the Employment First Act, which he proposed for Illinois in his 2013 State of the State Address. Read More

2 dead, 10 wounded in gun violence across the city

Two men were killed and at least 10 other people were wounded in gun violence across the city, beginning Tuesday afternoon. Read More