More than $3M going to Illinois from robo-signing settlement

County recorders will collect a combined $3.3 million from a national settlement between states and a Florida-based firm that engaged in "robo-signing" of mortgage documents while servicing Read More

State senator pleads guilty to misdemeanor for gun at O'Hare

The gun case against State Senator Donne Trotter for getting caught with a .25 caliber Berretta in his carry on bag at O'Hare is suddenly over. Read More

Emanuel: Success of early childhood education should not be measured

Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the success of early childhood education should not be measured. Read More

Bradley Center files lawsuit on behalf of family of slain CPD officer

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of slain Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV who was murdered with a "trafficked gun" outside his pa Read More

Topinka: Flood recovery payments to take priority

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka said Wednesday that her office will prioritize state payments to assist with flood recovery efforts. Read More

In wake of new federal guidelines, schools try to get creative to get kids to eat their vegetables

Spinach. More bitter than carrots, with less crunch than romaine lettuce, the vegetable’s only ally is an 84-year-old pipe-smoking Sailor Man who has long lost his cultural cache with kids Read More

Taste of Chicago headliners announced

This year's Taste of Chicago music headliners have been announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers fun. as this year's Read More

Red Cross clean-up kit distribution sites open

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is distributing clean-up kits in eight counties on Wednesday. The kits will aid 5,000 households that have sustained damage from the recent flooding. Read More

Quinn announces tax relief for those impacted by flooding

Governor Pat Quinn announced Tuesday that Illinois businesses and individuals who file monthly, quarterly or annual tax returns and have been impacted by flooding will have until Oct. 31 to file. This Read More

Storm-damaged properties can get lower tax assessments

Properties suffering substanial damage from last week's heavy rains and flooding can request a lower tax assessment after Gov. Pat Quinn declared a large swath of the state a "disaster area. Read More