Report: Drivers Still Using Tollways Despite Higher Tolls
New figures show fewer drivers than expected have abandoned the Illinois toll roads since the fees nearly doubled.
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New figures show fewer drivers than expected have abandoned the Illinois toll roads since the fees nearly doubled.
No one has officially come forward yet to claim a $118 million jackpot on a lottery ticket sold at a Glenwood gas station two weeks ago, but there is already a legal fight over the money.
After an unusually high number of student deaths this past school year, administrators at Illinois State University in downstate Normal are taking another look at their policies.
If you live in the far north suburbs, you could awaken to a huge flame in the sky Wednesday morning.
In a Facebook posting on Monday, Patti Blagojevich said she and the children were "so happy" to see the former governor.
After enacting civil unions in Illinois last year, Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday he's now ready to work towards legalizing gay marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn is enlisting the support of Chicago's business community to sell his Medicaid and pension reform plans to state lawmakers before the Legislature adjourns at the end of this month.
The former comptroller and treasurer for the western Illinois town of Dixon has pleaded not guilty to charges she stole more than $50 million from the town.
For the first time in a couple of years, accused murderer Drew Peterson will leave jail on Friday for a court appearance.
A suburban resort once frequented by Al Capone is up for sale on eBay.
Actor and Chicago area native Gary Sinise will be back this weekend for several causes close to his heart.
The Better Government Association is denouncing the latest examples of alleged government pension manipulation, uncovered by a Chicago Tribune investigation.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says she is determined to eliminate all unincorporated areas of the county within the decade.
Depending on how you figure, the Willis Tower could be about to lose bragging rights as the nation's tallest building once the skyscraper at New York's Ground Zero is completed.
The Shedd Aquarium is throwing a lifeline to a sea lion that otherwise might be doomed.
Drew Peterson is ending a protracted legal battle over hearsay evidence that prosecutors want to use at the former Bolingbrook police officer's upcoming murder trial.
Opponents are ramping up their campaign against a proposed detention center for illegal immigrants to be built in south suburban Crete.
Former presidents and peace activists were in Chicago Monday for the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
In order to win U.S. citizenship, a man from Nigeria wants to exhume the body of a Midlothian man whom he says is his father.
The Chicago and Illinois housing markets got a vital shot in the arm on Thursday, as March figures revealed existing home sales shot up significantly. Median prices also went up in Chicago, ending a long streak of declines.
Where do you store 900 tons of road salt when all your storage space is already full? That's a question officials in west suburban Montgomery will have to answer in the next couple months.
New research from Chicago suggests that keeping physically active can also keep you mentally fit.
The Billy Goat Tavern is closing its location in the northwest section of the Loop.
How much is a penny worth? Usually exactly one cent, and not enough to buy anything –unless it's one that's up for auction Thursday night in the Chicago area.
Orland Park police are faulting the driver of a street sweeper for a deadly crash over the weekend.
