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Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley is calling on Gov. Pat Quinn to bring the state's legislative leaders together for around-the-clock talks to resolve the state's $97 billion pension shortfall.
Pitchfork music festival, now in its eighth year, is produced by the people behind the indie-rock bastion Pitchfork Media—essentially, a music festival put on by people who frequent music festivals. Held in Union Park, a small patch of grass on Chicago's north side, a few dozen carefully selected bands are spread out over three days on three stages. The collection of pop and indie pretty accurately encompasses the music website's taste, while indie clothing retailers and a vinyl record tent represented its lifestyle.
Trauma center deserts and the need for more trauma center services on the city's South Side were the focus of a news conference outside Jackson Park Hospital this morning.
Police in west suburban Riverside say they arrested two men over the weekend they believe are responsible for more than 40 burglaries since April.
The 6-year-old boy buried underneath an Indiana sand dune for three hours is continuing to make a remarkable recovery.
Police are trying to figure out why a man was shot in a parking lot of Meadows Golf Club in Blue Island.
Dennis Farina, a former Chicago police officer turned actor, has died, the Associated Press is reporting.
Health insurance companies can no longer deny or limit coverage for individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
A married couple were found stabbed to death Friday in their west suburban home in what police believe was a murder-suicide.
Large waves on Lake Michigan are forecast for Tuesday afternoon, making boating, swimming and even using the bike path in certain locations hazardous.
An argument that escalated out of control led to the death of an 18-year-old woman on Sunday.
A guidance counselor and a College Options coordinator offer advice to parents on how to address your teen's concerns about moving from grade school to high school.
What better way to enjoy nature's bounty than to combine fresh produce into a beautifully created salad recipe this summer, full of wonderful flavors, scents and nutrients, while helping maintain a well balanced diet.
Living with roommates can be hard. If you start the relationship with the proper information and tools, it can lead to happy cohabitation.
We do have a few museums that -- while they may not be all that weird -- are a bit offbeat, at least by Midwestern standards.
