Mayor Doesn't Seem Worried About Preckwinkle Hotel Tax Plan

The head of the Chicago's official tourism agency has warned a planned Cook County hotel tax could hurt the city's convention industry, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel seemed less concerned.

• Nov 13, 2015

Appeals Court Upholds Drew Peterson's Murder Conviction

An Illinois appeals court has affirmed former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson's conviction and prison sentence in the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

• Nov 13, 2015

Emanuel: State Budget Impasse 'Much Ado About Nothing'

As Chicago prepared to celebrate William Shakespeare's 400-year legacy, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said politics in Illinois would qualify as a Shakespearean tragicomedy.

• Nov 13, 2015

Slow Poke: Google's Self-Driving Car Involved in Traffic Incident

• Nov 13, 2015

Ventra App To Allow Transit Users To Pay Fares On Their Phones

Getting around Chicago on public transportation is about to get a lot easier. The CTA, Metra, and Pace have announced a new app that will allow riders to pay for fares on all three systems using their mobile devices.

• Nov 13, 2015

Suspect In Custody After Standoff Following Crash, Scuffle With State Trooper On Tri-State

A man was arrested late Friday morning, after he holed up inside a home near Melrose Park, after apparently scuffling with a state trooper on the Tri-State Tollway, following a crash.

• Nov 13, 2015

Macy's State Street Windows: Chicago In Manhattan?

The 2015 edition of the holiday windows at Macy's--a delightful journey through our solar system--takes an unusual turn on Planet Earth.

• Nov 13, 2015

Dunkin Defends Siding With Rauner To Kill 2 Attempts To Thwart Governor's Power

The Democratic state lawmaker who thwarted House Speaker Michael Madigan's plan to overrule Gov. Bruce Rauner on two crucial votes this week said he hopes his action helps bring more compromises in Springfield.

• Nov 13, 2015

Downtown Alderman Ready To Work With Macy's On Flagship Store

• Nov 13, 2015

7 Must-See Sites In The Philippines

Seven recommended sites to see for an unforgettable trip in the Phillippine Islands

• Nov 13, 2015

Ask Chicago Experts: How To Decorate Your Home For Thanksgiving

Step away from the paper turkey centerpiece and give your home a warm, festive touch for Thanksgiving. Two experts from the Chicago area shared their tips for how to decorate for the holiday.

• Nov 13, 2015

Mothers Sue CPS After Carbon Monoxide Leak At Prussing Elementary

The six lawsuits allege negligence by CPS in the Oct. 30 carbon monoxide leak at Prussing Elementary School in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.

• Nov 13, 2015

Reward Increased For Arrest Of Aspiring Model's Killer

The father of a 20-year-old model who was shot and killed in Englewood earlier this month has announced an increased reward for information leading to his daughter's killer.

• Nov 13, 2015

1 Dead, 4 Wounded In Thursday Shootings

The fatal shooting happened about 10:35 a.m. in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. Lee M. Fields, 33, was found in the 4400 block of West Monroe Street with two gunshot wounds to the lower abdomen, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.

• Nov 13, 2015