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

Body thought to be toddler allegedly killed by mom, boyfriend found in river

Robert Larson had been on a mission to find the missing boy's body. Read More

Johnny Borizov guilty in triple murder of ex-girlfriend's family

A DuPage County jury deliberated for barely two hours Monday before finding Johnny Borizov guilty of murder and murder solicitation in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother, father and brother. Read More

Suit: University baseball coach promised pro career for sex tapes

A former Concordia University Chicago student is suing the school and a now-fired baseball coach, claiming the coach promised to get him a professional baseball career in exchange for appearing in mor Read More

Aaron Schock: IRS acting commissioner must resign

Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) is now adding his comments to the IRS scandal unraveling in Washington. Read More

Red light cameras: are they for public safety or for City Hall?

Chicago's red light camera program is not only under a cloud of bribery accusations, but a new audit is calling its reason to exist into question. Read More

Parking meter buyout gaining support in City Council

At City Hall, Alderman Brendan Reilly's idea of exploring ways to kill the parking meter lease that's been driving up prices is getting some support in the City Council. Read More

Could cash for DePaul arena be coming out of public school funding?

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is mum about a new DePaul basketball arena apparently planned for McCormick place, but news is coming out about some of the controversial financing proposals behind the project. Read More

Some Red Line commuters still confused about service during reconstruction

Like many CTA commuters queried Monday, Selena Clark was confused about the free and discounted bus service that starts next week with the South Side’s Red Line reconstruction project. Read More