Illinois' 2014 budget gets support, recommendation for pension reform

Governor Quinn received the Civic Federation's budget analysis for the state's 2014 budget plan. The Civic Federation supports the budget and urges the General Assembly to pass pension refor Read More

Alderman looking into if ending parking meter lease is feasible

One influential alderman is trying to breathe some life into the idea of killing the dreaded parking meter lease. Read More

U.S. Rep Dan Lipinski releases statement on IRS reportedly singling out conservative groups

In light of reports of the IRS singling out and scrutinizing conservative groups before the 2012 Elections, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is calling for action on the IRS. Read More

Homeless Bill of Rights makes its way to Gov.'s desk

In Springfield, a homeless bill of rights has made it to the governor's desk Read More

Chicago sailor killed in Bahamas while helping woman

A Chicago sailor was killed in the Bahamas while trying to help a woman being mugged. Read More

White Sox's Sale throws one-hitter

White Sox left-hander Chris Sale was nearly perfect Sunday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Read More

Protests against state Medicaid cuts

In downtown Chicago this morning, there was a rally against big cuts in state spending. Read More

Rizzo to be Cubs mainstay

The Cubs and Anthony Rizzo have agreed to a seven-year, $41 million contract extension. Read More

NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard's family sues leauge, alleges 'wrongful death'

The family of a famously combative hockey player who died from an accidental overdose of pain-killers and alcohol has sued the National Hockey League in Cook County Circuit Court. Read More

West Side man arrested for threatening girlfriend with gun, weapons recovered

Police arresting a West Side man for threatening his girlfriend with a gun Saturday night discovered assault weapons and drugs at his home. Read More