Teen's body found near Edens Expressway in Wilmette

Police in north suburban Wilmette are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered near the Edens Expressway early Tuesday, an official said. Read More

Tio Hardiman out as CeaseFire director after domestic incident

Anti-violence group CeaseFire is dropping leader Tio Hardiman after his arrest last Friday on a domestic battery charge. Read More

Emanuel's parking meter compromise passes Finance Committee

Mayor Emanuel's lemonade-from-lemons parking meter compromise has been approved by a key City Council committee. Read More

Sun-Times going after Ald. Burke again

The Chicago Sun-Times is going after Alderman Ed Burke again. Read More

Sen. Brady calls for special session on pension reform

The General Assembly's glaring failure to enact pension reform has Republican State Senator Bill Brady of Bloomington calling for a special session of the legislature to try again. Read More

LA Mayor Villaraigosa happy he got bet, not dead fish from Emanuel

In a letter posted to Facebook, L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa writes of receiving a letter from Mayor Emanuel. Read More

Gov. Quinn announces $73M aid to flood victims

Governor Pat Quinn announced Monday that Illinois will receive mor than $73 million in federal aid to help people and households affected by severe flooding in April. Read More

City Hall falls flat on parking meter compromise change

At City Hall there's been a move to change Mayor Rahm Emanuel's parking meter compromise, but the attempt fell flat in a city council committee. Read More

West Nile positive mosquitoes reported in Ill.

The first 2013 West Nile virus positive mosquito batch has been reported in Illinois. The report was confirmed by the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH). Read More