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Chicago to pay $33 million to settle 2 cases of police misconduct
Nearly seven years after Christina Eilman wandered out of a South Side police station and into a catastrophe, her tragic entanglement with...
Flu watchers tap social media might
Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference 10 years ago when she suggested that social media mentions and...
Relatives, friends of 2 Joliet homicide victims ask for justice
Friends and relatives of the victims of last week's double homicide in Joliet gathered outside the Will County Courthouse Monday afternoon,...
Local tech star's suicide puts Web info fight in spotlight
Aaron Swartz, the Highland Park-raised advocate for Internet openness, took his own life Friday under the shadow of a federal prosecution...
Prosecutors to seek maximum sentence in terrorism case
Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 30 years in prison for a Chicago businessman who supported a Pakistani terrorist group and its...
Panel: City retirees' health insurance too costly
A panel appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to review taxpayer-subsidized health insurance for retired government workers suggested the city...
Setback for Evanston couple fighting to adopt South Korean baby
An Evanston couple fighting to adopt a South Korean baby whom they've raised since shortly after her birth was dealt a setback Monday when a...
Seized guns on display weren't from 2013
Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy held a news conference Monday in which his department "put on display several of the firearms...
Suit seeks to block NU visitors center
Three Evanston residents have filed a lawsuit against their city to stop Northwestern University's construction of a seven-story parking...
Directions to big yard sale: Go north, stop when you hit Canada
We'll all remember where we were when we learned that Kim Kardashian's ego was allowed to mate with rapper Kanye West's ego. The resulting...
Accused killer plotted to slay girlfriend from jail, prosecutors say
A Darien man facing murder charges tried to arrange the death of his former girlfriend from his jail cell, DuPage County prosecutors said...
Roy Lang: 1914-2012
Former automobile dealer Roy Lang was a director of Exchange National Bank in Chicago from 1979 until 1990 and also involved with several...
Emanuel aims for gun manufacturers' bottom line
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to broaden his fight against assault weapons to include the bank accounts of the companies that sell them,...
Des Plaines to replace fire truck
Des Plaines firefighters will replace a 23-year-old ladder truck on its last legs (or tires) with a 12-year-old used ladder truck from...
Orland Park pulls plug on fee discounts
Recent signs of a recovering housing market have prompted Orland Park officials to pull the plug on discounted development fees that were...
Children's Museum opens cafe that doubles as learning center
The DuPage Children's Museum opened a new cafe operators say will provide healthy food and new learning opportunities for visitors.
Woodridge launches new website
The Village of Woodridge has launched a new website that is more user friendly and helpful.
13 in '13: Top transportation projects ahead
Motorists, transit riders and commuters might ask themselves a question as they edge deeper into the new year: Do they feel lucky in 2013?
Developer has donated to Naperville campaigns
The developer behind a controversial project proposed for Naperville's downtown has donated money to five current City Council members,...
Instilling sense of freedom in your child
Childhood experts Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg and Nancy McBride give the following tips for parents to help their kids achieve independence:
Kids given free range to explore their world
Every few weeks, a group of young kids, mostly fourth-graders, wander around their neighborhood on Chicago's North Side —...
Fundraiser for youth sports leader nets thousands
After a day of treatments at Loyola Medical Center, Bill Spicer, longtime referee and youth sports fixture, reflected on the fundraiser held...
Downers Grove establishes storm water appeals process
The final step in the process to contest storm water utility charges in Downers Grove will be put to the test next month, when the village's...
Durbin touts ECC's required loan counseling program
Elgin Community College's required loan counseling program for students who need to borrow money should be a model for colleges and...
Oak Park selects one of its own for village manager
Cara Pavlicek, who had been serving as acting village manager in Oak Park since March, has been given the job after a nationwide search.
Research shows the brain quickly determines intent of harmful actions
New research from the University of Chicago illustrates that individuals can tell very quickly whether a harmful action they witness is...
ITT Tech may move to Arlington Heights
ITT Technical Institute likely will move its Mount Prospect location to Arlington Heights for cheaper rent, despite some parking concerns.
Study: Omega-3s ineffective for atrial fibrillation
A recent study published by the American College of Cardiology suggests that taking your daily dose of omega-3 may not do all it's cracked...
See the forest for trees — and the art shows
Jack and Denise Gallagher went out for a winter walk, and ended up at an art opening.
Spiritual center to be denied commercial space
Des Plaines aldermen plan to end a group's quest to transform what was once an Italian restaurant into a spiritual center.
Willowbrook, Burr Ridge leaders upbeat on 2013
Willowbrook Mayor Robert Napoli and Burr Ridge Acting Village President Bob Sodikoff put an upbeat economic slant on their state-of-the-...
Des Plaines starting own 911 call center
Des Plaines will ask the Illinois Commerce Commission for permission to start its own 911 call center — one of many steps required...
Changes come to Kane County State's Attorney's office
Changes in the Kane County prosecutors' office may help process cases more quickly and provide new experience to younger attorneys, State'...
A new OTB facility will open in Bolingbrook, officials say
A new off-track horse wagering facility will open in Bolingbrook in time for the Kentucky Derby in May.
Westmont approves live venue theater
The Westmont Village Board has signed off on a special use permit to operate a live venue theater in downtown.
Willowbrook mayor to face trustee in upcoming election
Willowbrook Mayor Robert Napoli wants to be elected in April to a second term as mayor, but his opponent, Trustee Frank Trilla, said he...
Winnetka library hopes mystery novel sparks community interest
On the morning of Nick Dunne's fifth wedding anniversary, his wife Amy disappeared and now all eyes are on Nick as a suspect. Could Amy's...
Consultant unveils stormwater financing options in Winnetka
A financial services company hired by the Village of Winnetka has unveiled three ways to fund a $43 million dollar stormwater sewer...
South, West sides mark MLK holiday early
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is still a week away, but Chicagoans got an early start Sunday marking the national holiday.
Jim Edwards, 1949-2013
During nearly a quarter-century in radio, Jim Edwards went to great lengths to cultivate his on-air persona, Jake Hartford. The fictitious...
Dawn Turner Trice: Dance instructor takes steps to overcome illness
You might find Cescily Washington teaching a dance class at a Chicago public school, standing before her young students dressed in her black...
Ban on electronics at Cook County courts delayed
Visitors will have a little more time to bring their cellphones into Cook County criminal courthouses.
African immigrants hope for a Chicago community of their own
Over the past decade, the 700 block of East 79th Street has undergone a transformation that points to another shift in Chicago's ethnic...
Lutheran college opens the door to same-sex wedding
When Eric Palmer came to Augustana College four years ago, he wasn't expecting to fall in love. And he certainly wasn't expecting to be a...
Illinois business leaders endorse gay marriage
Dozens of Illinois business leaders and several companies publicly endorsed gay marriage Sunday in an attempt to reignite the issue after...
CPS chief agrees high schools should not be closed
Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett agrees with a panel on school closings that high schools should be off the table as the...
Keilman: Even amateurs try playing through pain
You didn't need to be a board-certified orthopedist to know something was seriously wrong with quarterback Robert Griffin III during the NFL...
Inaugural thrill for drill team
At the end of an exhausting rehearsal, the young men plopped down on the floor and rested, their gym shoes kicked off to the side and...
