Ill. senate committee approves Chicago casino

In Springfield, an Illinois Senate committee has approved a new casino bill - including a Chicago casino - on a vote of 12-3. Read More

Proposed bill would allow 17-year-olds to vote in Ill. primaries

There's an interesting bill on the move in Springfield to allow 17-year-olds to vote in certain elections. Read More

Court Documents: Boston bombing suspects hid evidence, lied to investigators

Three more people have been taken into custody in connection to the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, the Boston Police Department tweeted on Wednesday. Read More

Emanuel reacts to Ricketts' threat to move Cubs

For the first time, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts is threatening to move the Cubs if he can't get the approvals he needs to renovate Wrigley Field. Now, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reacts. Read More

Nicholas Cage's lizard new celeb at Lake Forest sanctuary

Since he's been with actor Nicolas Cage since birth, it's no wonder the actor's former pet lizard is hungry for the limelight at his new home in the north suubrbs, Pioneer Press is repo Read More

May Day marches start small, expected to grow for afternoon rally

A few dozen protesters marched against capitalism Wednesday morning, the first of May Day commemorations that are expected to draw thousands downtown by afternoon. Read More

Ald. Pat O'Connor: Cardinal George should focus on church problems, not city water

At City Hall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's City Council Floor Leader Alderman Pat O'Connor says he's upset about the joke Cardinal Francis George made yesterday in a bid to restore free city wa Read More

Ricketts wants signs, threatens to move Cubs

Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field if he doesn't receive approval for rennovations, including signs in the outfield. Read More

NHL: Blackhawks to host Penguins at Soldier Field as part of 'Stadium Series''

The NHL announced Wednesday that outdoor hockey will be returning to Chicago. The Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field next season. Read More

First look at vision for Wrigley Field video scoreboard

The Cubs on Tuesday took the wraps off their plan to renovate Wrigley Field with taste, subtlety and a sense of history, but insisted the team needs every square inch of new signage, city sidewalks an Read More