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Dillard: 'First family' needed in Governor's Mansion
In the race for Governor, Republican State Senator Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale is saying there ought to be a family in the governor's mansion. Read More -
Mother charged with Thursday stabbing death of 5-month-old boy
A mother is accused of stabbing her 5-month-old boy to death in a North Side motel Thursday, in what a source tells the Sun-Times was a possible murder-suicide attempt. Read More -
Pedestrians get green light to criss-cross one of city's busiest intersections
In a scene out of Japan, or even L.A., Chicago will debut its all-way pedestrian crossing after the morning rush on Friday. Read More -
Wannabe terrorist bomber gets 23 years in prison
A wannabe terrorist who dropped what he thought was a ticking bomb into a Wrigleyville trash can was sentenced to 23 years behind bars Thursday. Read More -
State Senate passes bill to lower school age
The Senate has passed a bill lowering Illinois' school age to six. Read More -
City Council to take action against bed bugs
The Chicago City Council has been working on new regulations to combat the city's bed bug problem and they are ready for passage next week. Read More -
Ordinance takes aim at foreclosed properties
At City Hall, a new ordinance will be approved next week to help prevent foreclosed properties from becoming neighborhood eyesores. Read More -
Beware: NHL warns fans of counterfeit Blackhawks gear
The Chicago Blackhawks are moving on to the Western Conference finals and Chicago fans are excited. Read More -
Tri-State Tollway interchange ramp work to start next week
Construction on the $3.9 million Tri-State Tollway Interchange Ramp Project near O'Hare is scheduled to begin next week, and will include two weekend-long closures and detours throughout June for Read More