Michigan House approves right-to-work bill

The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a contentious right-to-work bill limiting unions' strength. Read More

Man charged in Wrigleyville bar stabbing

A man has been charged after allegedly jumping out a bathroom stall and stabbing a man in the neck at a bar early Sunday in the North Side Wrigleyville neighborhood. Read More

Off-duty Chicago Police officer shot on Southwest Side

An off-duty Chicago Police officer who was shot three times early Monday during an attempted armed robbery on the Southwest Side is now convalescing at an area hospital with his family by his side. Read More

Dallas Cowboys player kills teammate in DWI accident

Josh Price-Brent, a 24-year-old defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, is charged with intoxication manslaughter after a single-vehicle accident that killed 25-year-old line backer Jerry Brown Jr. Read More

Aides: Kirk to return to work Jan. 3

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk will return to work in Washington on Jan. 3, a year after suffering a major stroke that required months of intense rehabilitation. Read More

County president criticizes mayor on crime

The president of the Cook County board has criticized Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy over the city's handling of violence in the city. Read More