• Mayor Johnson responds to alternative budget plan presented by Chicago alders

  

• DTE provides tips on reducing heating costs amid cold snap

  

• Allegheny County Council passes budget with no tax increases or service cuts

  

• Minnesota gets funding for energy assistance program

  

• Chicago Harbor Lock faces massive federal funding cuts

  

• Heavy snow, strong winds set to create tough weekend travel across Colorado's mountains

  

• Delayed LIHEAP funds leave Georgia seniors waiting for winter heating help

  

• Detroit police searching for suspects accused of stealing from restaurant