3 wounded in overnight shootings

At least three people were shot in overnight violence across the city, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Read More

Small fire quickly extinguished at Chicago History Museum

Firefighters extinguished a small electrical fire in the basement of the Chicago History Museum Tuesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Read More

Chicago Police: Officer shoots, kills motorist in south suburban East Hazelcrest

Chicago Police shot and killed a motorist in south suburban East Hazel Crest Tuesday evening, after the man rammed a police vehicle while attempting to flee from undercover investigators. Read More

CPS promises air conditioning, plan for special-ed students from closed schools

As the clock ticks against a March 31 school-closing deadline, Chicago Public Schools said Tuesday that every school that receives children from closed buildings will be air-conditioned by the first d Read More

Park District proposes lawn seating for 22,000 at Northerly Island concert venue

The concert venue at Northerly Island could take on a “Ravinia-type feel” if Chicago Park District plans are approved this week to create lawn seating that would accommodate 22,000 people. Read More

First day of spring won't be very springlike

Wednesday may mark the spring equinox on the calendar, but it's not going to feel much like springtime outside. Not for quite a while it seems. Read More

Obama on 10th anniversary of Iraq War

President Obama made a statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq War. Read More

Nearly full now, Cook County jail could be packed this summer

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says the jail is nearly full, and he's concerned the facility will be bursting at the seams as summer months approach and arrests typically rise with the mercury. Read More

IRS agent links William Beavers' campaign spending to gambling sprees

He paired his dark suit with a sensible tie and haircut and spoke with the monotonous precision of a tax man from central casting. Read More

Judge upholds Oak Brook's firing of Drew Peterson's cop son

The firing of former Oak Brook police officer Stephen Peterson in 2011 was been upheld Monday by DuPage County Judge Terence M. Sheen. Read More