Congressman's grandson fatally shot in Chicago home invasion

Danny Davis' 15-year-old grandson killed amid dramatic rise in number of shootings, homicides in Chicago

• Nov 19, 2016

Investigation reveals widespread abuse of the disabled

A newspaper investigation exposed mistreatment inside Illinois’ taxpayer-funded group homes and their day programs

• Nov 18, 2016

Illinois explosion kills 1, injures several

At least one man has been flown to a local hospital following the explosion

• Nov 17, 2016

Man beaten on video in Chicago as group yells "you voted Trump"

Police investigating attack against man in Chicago neighborhood by group who yelled that victim voted for Donald Trump

• Nov 12, 2016

Grand jury takes action against congressman who resigned in scandal

Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois resigned amid scrutiny of lavish spending in 2015

• Nov 10, 2016

Party celebrates "incredible moment" for long-suffering Cubs

Chicago hadn't won World Series title in more than a century before Game 7, extra-inning thriller in Cleveland

• Nov 4, 2016

NTSB investigators release new details on fiery aborted takeoff

American Airlines jet forced to abort takeoff in Chicago after engine disk broke apart

• Nov 4, 2016

Infamous Cubs fan Steve Bartman announces plans for big parade

Chicago fans expected to pack downtown to celebrate team's first World Series title in 108 years

• Nov 4, 2016

Cubs share moments on social media after historic World Series win

Chicago players take turns passing World Series trophy around on their way back from Cleveland

• Nov 3, 2016

GOP Ill. Sen. questions opponent's American heritage

Republican Mark Kirk said during a debate that Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth's parents came "all the way to Thailand to serve George Washington"

• Oct 27, 2016

Chicago teachers union reviewing contract offer

If the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools cannot reach a deal by Tuesday morning, the teachers could go on strike

• Oct 10, 2016

Illinois joins California in suspending business with Wells Fargo

Second state takes action against bank for opening up to 2 million bogus accounts as controversy over the fraud continues

• Oct 3, 2016

Grandpa sues grandson, 13, over grandma's death

Kuem Soon Cho, 79, gave her 13-year-old grandson the keys to her minivan to help her put it in gear, and she ended up dead

• Sep 26, 2016

Hero dad runs into burning apartment building to save neighbors

String of deadly Chicago fires hits garages, buildings in one-mile radius of same neighborhood

• Sep 16, 2016

Where you can still find a great home at a great price

You can rule out a good part of California, but throughout the U.S., markets beckon with values worth checking out

• Sep 8, 2016

New clue about role of women in "America's 1st city"

Discovery in an ancient Cahokia burial mound prompts a rethinking about early civilization

• Aug 9, 2016

Drew Peterson sentenced in murder-for-hire case

Drew Peterson told the judge Friday that he never wanted State's Attorney James Glasgow killed

• Jul 29, 2016

Thieves in Chicago inadvertently save dog locked in hot truck

Pub owner believes a group of thieves who had been preying on the neighborhood, accidentally saved the life of a German shepherd

• Jul 28, 2016

Strong storms pummel Chicago

Line of severe storms, with strong winds and torrential rainfall, swept into Chicago on Sunday evening

• Jul 24, 2016

Small plane crashes into neighborhood outside Chicago

Authorities rush to Illinois house on fire after small plane crash

• Jul 21, 2016

Clinton cites Lincoln's "House Divided" talk in unity plea

Clinton's Wednesday speech takes place at the historic Old State House in Springfield, Illinois

• Jul 13, 2016

9-year-old Indiana girl finds abandoned newborn in backyard

Baby, likely less than a day old, still had placenta and umbilical cord attached; police call girl who found infant a "guardian angel"

• Jul 12, 2016

Protests against police violence continue across U.S.

Protests held nationwide for fifth day after police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and suburban St. Paul, Minnesota

• Jul 12, 2016

Little boy fitted with "blade feet" thanks to Boston bombing survivor

Illinois 5-year-old lost both his legs in a lawnmower accident two years ago, but thanks to a Boston bombing survivor, he is off and running

• Jul 11, 2016

​No more waiting for the UPS guy

Package delivery company is expanding its outdoor "smart locker" program to help customers who aren't home for shipment

• Jul 5, 2016

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