Richard Phelan, former Cook County Board president, dies at 86
Phelan died of metastatic cancer on Wednesday, March 27 in his Lake Forest home.
Driver charged with DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed DeKalb Sheriff's deputy
Nathan Sweeney, 44, of DeKalb was charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence in the crash that killed Deputy Christina Musil, 35.
Café Selmarie expects to close by month's end; new venture coming to space
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Boy, 16, charged in Rogers Park mass shooting that killed young woman, wounded 3
The boy's name has not been released, but a police news release indicated that he appeared for a detention hearing in adult court rather than juvenile court.
City announces road closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race in July
This year's race will be held July 6 and 7 – a Saturday and Sunday. It will be the second in a three-series commitment.
Museum of Science and Industry closed Wednesday to move military artifacts
The museum plans to reopen for normal hours on Thursday.
University of Chicago researchers discover crucial protein for cellular function
The discovery could lead to new means of treating neurogenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Dolton residents pack heated village board meeting: "People have floods in their basements"
The Dolton Village Board meeting was at capacity, and several people were not allowed in.
April Fool! Malört "breath mints" touted on social media
They come in a tin reminiscent of Altoids, and their color might remind one of the ever-popular Fisherman's Friend lozenges.
Woman accused of smuggling drug-soaked paper into Cook County Jail in baby's diaper
The Cook County Sheriff's office emphasized that drug-soaked paper is a serious threat to people in jails and prisons nationwide.
Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic Cook County State's Attorney's primary
A spokesperson for opponent Clayton Harris said Harris called O'Neill Burke to concede the race.
Employees take issue with abrupt closure of only Chicago city Uncle Julio's restaurant
The employee said it came as a total shock.
Truck driver shot on I-65 in Northwest Indiana
Traffic was closed in both directions for a time after the shooting, but reopened by 8 p.m.
5 children sickened from smoke inhalation from cooking in Auburn Gresham
This was not a fire, the CFD said.
Man, cow killed in head-on crash in Southeast Wisconsin
The cow had escaped its pasture and was found in the middle of the roadway.