The Rev Jeremiah Wright's daughter indicted

The daughter of President Barack Obama's former pastor was indicted Wednesday on charges of money laundering and lying to the feds. Read More

Busy day in City Council Wednesday

Aldermen approved six months in jail and a thousand-dollar fine for some of the crimes that ruin quality of life. Things like public drunkenness and urinating in public. Read More

First Lady urges city to focus on kids, curb violence

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at a fundraising event for Mayor Emanuel's multi-million dollar program for at-risk kids Wednesday. Read More

Majority of Illinoisans back gun-control proposals: Poll

A new poll shows widespread support among Illinois voters across the political spectrum for the gun-control proposals being debated in Washington and Springfield. Read More

Roskam: Obama's budget locks in the new normal

In a statement released Thursday, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) said the new budget is more of the same. Read More

President announces 2014 budget

President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to introduce the 2014 budget. Read More

NRA: Obama should focus on criminals, not law-abiding gun owners

The National Rifle Association (NRA) released a statement Wednesday, as Congress prepares to tackle gun control legislation. Read More

Beavers' successor could be chosen by Thursday

A successor to convicted Cook County Commissioner Bill Beavers may be chosen as early as Thursday as ward and township committeeman meet to hear the candidates. Read More

Urlacher sails to victory in Mettawa mayor race

Former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher can add notch to his belt: brother of Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher. Read More

Bullwinkel wins in Villa Park mayor's race over controversial ex-police chief

The race for Villa Park president ended in a landslide, not a photo finish. Read More