State Department diplomat reportedly from Chicago area, killed in Afghanistan

A 25-year old diplomat reportedly from suburban River Forest was killed Saturday in Afghanistan. Read More

Barrington 5th-grader hit by train goes home

Dominic Szymanski, the fifth-grade boy who was hit by a train in downtown northwest suburban Barrington on March 15, was able to return home from the hospital earlier this week. Read More

Two men stabbed on Near North Side

Two men were stabbed early Saturday on the Near North Side. Read More

Car crashes into Oak Lawn garage, one killed

One man was killed and two others were injured when the car they were in crashed into a garage in southwest suburban Oak Lawn Friday night. Read More

One killed, one seriously hurt in New City crash

One man was killed and another seriously injured when a vehicle hit a pole early Saturday in the South Side New City neighborhood, police said. Read More

DCFS: Prior report of abuse of Oak Forest girl who died

A week before a 3-year-old south suburban girl died as a result of head trauma, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services received a report of alleged abuse involving the girl. Read More

Photos of Gov. Quinn's trip to Mexico

Governor Pat Quinn has been on a trade mission to Mexico, speaking to business leaders and government officials to spur economic opportunities and tourisim between the country and Illinois. The missio Read More

Wrigleyville rooftop owners ready to take action against Cubs

The Wrigleyville Rooftops Association came out with a statement Friday, after the Cubs supposedly closed a deal including sinage that would block rooftop views. Read More

Cardinal George, ministers oppose gay marriage

Cardinal George and a group of ministers called in reporters to oppose gay marriage legislation in Springfield. Read More

Federal tax prosecutions serve as reminder to file by April 15

Seven people from the Chicago area are facing federal prosecution for alleged federal income tax crimes. Read More