Dog rescued from icy pond after being chased by coyotes

A pet dog had to be saved from an icy pond Sunday morning after being chased across a golf course by coyotes in north suburban Glencoe, Pioneer Press is reporting. Read More

2nd District candidates support keeping Social Security, Medicare

Speaking before an audience brought together Monday by the American Association of Retired People, 11 candidates vying for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s former congressional seat weighed in on the future o Read More

Halvorson blasts NYC Mayor Bloomberg, says he's trying 'to buy this district'

Second Congressional District candidate Debbie Halvorson on Monday accused New York City Mayor - and billionaire - Michael Bloomberg of trying to "purchase this election" from out of sta Read More

Details: Man killed in Washington Heights shooting

A man was shot to death Monday night in the South Side Washington Heights neighborhood. Read More

Charges in shooting death of Janay McFarlane forthcoming

Charges are expected to be brought against two men, perhaps as early as Tuesday, in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman in North Chicago on Friday. Read More

County Clerk accuses Cicero officials of using employees to help re-elect Dominick

Cook County Clerk David Orr Monday accused Cicero town officials of "improperly — and possibly illegally" — using town employees to advance the campaign of Cicero Town President Larry Domini Read More

UPDATED: 2 teens killed in Antioch crash

Two teenagers were killed when the SUV they rode in crashed into a tree Monday night in Antioch, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Read More

Student arrested for bringing gun to NW Side high school

A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday morning for trying to bring an unloaded handgun into a Northwest Side high school. Read More

Temperature to drop 35 degrees, snow possible

The warm air that moved into the Chicago area won't stay long, as the temperature is expected to drop 35 degrees by early Tuesday, when single-digits are possible. Read More

Man shot by police after attempting to run over officers charged

A West Side man has been charged for allegedly trying to run over a police officer, who shot him through the windshield of a van Saturday morning. Read More