Storm could drop 6-10 inches of snow in Chicago area, more than 1,100 flights canceled

A late winter storm blanketed the area in white stuff and led to airlines cancelling more than 1,100 flights at the city’s airports. Read More

Michelle Obama visits Chicago, promotes crusade against childhood obesity

First lady Michelle Obama headlined a star-studded workout at McCormick Place today to promote her crusade against childhood obesity. Read More

Chicago archdiocese eliminates 75 positions, eyes closing five schools

The Archdiocese of Chicago is eliminating 75 positions and will close or consolidate five schools, officials announced on Wednesday. Read More

'Heart attack snow,' high winds, expected to impact roads, air travel

The storm system that dumped 15 inches of snow in parts of Oklahoma and buffeted the Texas panhandle with 80-mph wind gusts on Monday has made its way to Chicago, and things are getting messy. Read More

2nd Congressional District special primary Tuesday

Tuesday, 2nd Congressional District voters will pick a Democrat and Republican to run against each other in April. Read More

Overnight snowfall ties season's heaviest in unusually mild winter

The 2.7 inches of snow that fell overnight in the Chicago area equaled the heaviest snowfall of the season in an unusually dry winter. Read More

Drew Peterson gets 38 years after courtroom outburst

Drew Peterson was sentenced to 38 years in prison. Read More

UPDATED: Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty

Jesse Jackson Jr. plead guilty today to misusing campaign funds. Read More

Chicago Marathon registration troubles

Trying to register for the 2013 Chicago Marathon? Interested participants are reporting the site has crashed. Read More

2nd District candidates support keeping Social Security, Medicare

Speaking before an audience brought together Monday by the American Association of Retired People, 11 candidates vying for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s former congressional seat weighed in on the future o Read More