Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says the department is ready to provide a safe environment for protesters demonstrating against the NATO summit.
Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says the department is ready to provide a safe environment for protesters demonstrating against the NATO summit.
The Chicago Teachers Union has ousted a member for life for allegedly feeding information about a union meeting to a public schools official.
The Chicago Teachers Union has ousted a member for life for allegedly feeding information about a union meeting to a public schools official.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across the state.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across the state.
The Illinois Attorney General's Office and an advocacy group for the disabled have filed a federal lawsuit that aims to force the organization that oversees high school sports in the state to allow disabled athletes to...
The Illinois Attorney General's Office and an advocacy group for the disabled have filed a federal lawsuit that aims to force the organization that oversees high school sports in the state to allow disabled athletes to...
A former Houston police officer has been acquitted in the beating of a teenage burglary suspect. A jury found Andrew Blomberg not guilty of a misdemeanor charge. He's the first of four fired officers to stand trial in...
A former Houston police officer has been acquitted in the beating of a teenage burglary suspect. A jury found Andrew Blomberg not guilty of a misdemeanor charge. He's the first of four fired officers to stand trial in...
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to consider dipping into a tax stream for local governments to help pay state pension costs. Such a move could cost cities and schools hundreds of millions of dollars. An official...
NATO officials will debate with representatives from protest groups before the organization's summit in Chicago.
NATO officials will debate with representatives from protest groups before the organization's summit in Chicago.
Illinois cities and schools would lose hundreds of millions of dollars under a pension proposal from House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The nation's third-largest city has a famous skyline, a vibrant downtown cultural district, a stunning lakefront and art-filled parks.
The nation's third-largest city has a famous skyline, a vibrant downtown cultural district, a stunning lakefront and art-filled parks.
Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the Afghanistan war.
Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the Afghanistan war.
Illinois cities and schools would lose hundreds of millions of dollars under a pension proposal from House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Illinois cities and schools would lose hundreds of millions of dollars under a pension proposal from House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Authorities say a car theft ring "stalked" New York City residents who drove Lexus SUVs and other mint-condition luxury vehicles so it could steal the cars and fill orders from clients in northwest Africa.
Authorities say a car theft ring "stalked" New York City residents who drove Lexus SUVs and other mint-condition luxury vehicles so it could steal the cars and fill orders from clients in northwest Africa.
Dozens of activists have gathered in Chicago's financial district to protest evictions and foreclosures.
Dozens of activists have gathered in Chicago's financial district to protest evictions and foreclosures.
Anti-war activists. Immigrant-rights advocates. And now, clowns?
Anti-war activists. Immigrant-rights advocates. And now, clowns?
A tax preparer in southwestern Illinois has been ordered to spend seven and a half years in federal prison for submitting false returns in exchange for kickbacks from clients.
A tax preparer in southwestern Illinois has been ordered to spend seven and a half years in federal prison for submitting false returns in exchange for kickbacks from clients.
The St. Louis-based utility company Ameren is urging customers to be watch out for a scam aimed at illegally obtaining Social Security numbers.
The St. Louis-based utility company Ameren is urging customers to be watch out for a scam aimed at illegally obtaining Social Security numbers.
Veterinarians and other staff members are planning a sleepover at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium when it's shutdown because of the upcoming NATO summit.
Veterinarians and other staff members are planning a sleepover at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium when it's shutdown because of the upcoming NATO summit.
Four current or former elected officials in a southwestern Illinois village are accused of violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Four current or former elected officials in a southwestern Illinois village are accused of violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
A southwestern Illinois man convicted of killing a 77-year-old man by hitting him with a concrete birdbath and strangling him soon will learn his punishment.
A southwestern Illinois man convicted of killing a 77-year-old man by hitting him with a concrete birdbath and strangling him soon will learn his punishment.
An illegal immigrant from South Carolina that the government wants to deport will get a federal court hearing in his case.
An illegal immigrant from South Carolina that the government wants to deport will get a federal court hearing in his case.
Officials at Illinois State University plan to review the school's suicide prevention and alcohol awareness programs after an above-average number of student deaths.
Officials at Illinois State University plan to review the school's suicide prevention and alcohol awareness programs after an above-average number of student deaths.
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub in her suburban Chicago home just hours...
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub in her suburban Chicago home just hours...
Illinois is planning to step up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Illinois is planning to step up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Two Chicago men have been charged with impersonating police officers and robbing a suburban Chicago store of about $39,000 worth of cigarettes.
Two Chicago men have been charged with impersonating police officers and robbing a suburban Chicago store of about $39,000 worth of cigarettes.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says some downtown Chicago offices will be closed because of the NATO summit this weekend.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says some downtown Chicago offices will be closed because of the NATO summit this weekend.
Yadier Molina's walkoff single gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs yesterday. Matt Carpenter belted his second home run in four games for the Cardinals. Alfonso Soriano's solo homer tied...
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.
The Illinois Attorney General's office plans to sue the Illinois High School Association to force it to allow disabled athletes in its swimming and track and field championships.
The Illinois Attorney General's office plans to sue the Illinois High School Association to force it to allow disabled athletes in its swimming and track and field championships.
Police are searching for the newlywed husband of a woman whose body was found stabbed and clothed in the silver sequin cocktail dress she wore at her wedding reception.
Police are searching for the newlywed husband of a woman whose body was found stabbed and clothed in the silver sequin cocktail dress she wore at her wedding reception.
Prosecutors have charged a Virginia prisoner in the 2005 murders of two girls found stabbed in a northern Illinois forest preserve.
Prosecutors have charged a Virginia prisoner in the 2005 murders of two girls found stabbed in a northern Illinois forest preserve.
Federal authorities in Puerto Rico have arrested a convicted bank robber once featured on the TV show "America's Most Wanted."
Federal authorities in Puerto Rico have arrested a convicted bank robber once featured on the TV show "America's Most Wanted."
A fiery collision has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
A fiery collision has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
Cook County authorities have arrested a Chicago man who allegedly held women against their will, giving them heroin several times a day and forcing them to work as prostitutes.
Cook County authorities have arrested a Chicago man who allegedly held women against their will, giving them heroin several times a day and forcing them to work as prostitutes.
Four protesters have been arrested after a demonstration outside a downtown Chicago building that houses a federal immigration court.
Four protesters have been arrested after a demonstration outside a downtown Chicago building that houses a federal immigration court.
Illinois may become the first state without an ocean shore to ban possession of shark fin.
Illinois may become the first state without an ocean shore to ban possession of shark fin.
Miniature horses trained as service animals may soon accompany Illinoisans with disabilities to school or the grocery store.
Miniature horses trained as service animals may soon accompany Illinoisans with disabilities to school or the grocery store.
Police have arrested two protesters outside a downtown Chicago building that houses a federal immigration court.
Police have arrested two protesters outside a downtown Chicago building that houses a federal immigration court.
Prosecutors in Lake County have dropped rape charges and won't retry a man who spent 20 years in prison before DNA evidence pointed to someone else.
Prosecutors in Lake County have dropped rape charges and won't retry a man who spent 20 years in prison before DNA evidence pointed to someone else.
Illinois was the first state to sell lottery tickets over the internet. Now Senate President John Cullerton wants Illinois to embrace all kinds of online gambling.
Illinois was the first state to sell lottery tickets over the internet. Now Senate President John Cullerton wants Illinois to embrace all kinds of online gambling.
The driver of a school bus carrying 33 sixth-graders that slammed into a tractor-trailer in central Illinois Monday has been charged with failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
The driver of a school bus carrying 33 sixth-graders that slammed into a tractor-trailer in central Illinois Monday has been charged with failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
More than a third of deaths in adult captive chimpanzees are caused by complications of heart disease, and veterinarians don't know why.
More than a third of deaths in adult captive chimpanzees are caused by complications of heart disease, and veterinarians don't know why.
The acting warden at a central Illinois prison is on leave pending an investigation and a special prosecutor has been appointed in his case. But officials aren't providing any details.
The acting warden at a central Illinois prison is on leave pending an investigation and a special prosecutor has been appointed in his case. But officials aren't providing any details.
The Philadelphia Police Department is sending 67 officers to assist with the NATO summit in Chicago.
The Philadelphia Police Department is sending 67 officers to assist with the NATO summit in Chicago.
A man who claims he was seriously injured after being attacked by geese while working in central Illinois has filed a lawsuit.
A man who claims he was seriously injured after being attacked by geese while working in central Illinois has filed a lawsuit.
The Chicago Police Department will be getting a hand from out-of-state officers during the upcoming NATO summit, which is expected to draw protesters to the city.
The Chicago Police Department will be getting a hand from out-of-state officers during the upcoming NATO summit, which is expected to draw protesters to the city.
Authorities in southwestern Illinois say a 41-year-old Cahokia man is accused of killing another inmate while in jail.
Authorities in southwestern Illinois say a 41-year-old Cahokia man is accused of killing another inmate while in jail.
NATO says it will invite Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the alliance's summit in Chicago, after the country's foreign minister proposed reopening its Afghan border to NATO military supplies.
NATO says it will invite Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the alliance's summit in Chicago, after the country's foreign minister proposed reopening its Afghan border to NATO military supplies.
A federal agency has approved a New York rail company's plan to resume freight traffic on a 30-mile stretch of unused tracks in the Adirondacks.
A federal agency has approved a New York rail company's plan to resume freight traffic on a 30-mile stretch of unused tracks in the Adirondacks.
Authorities in east-central Illinois are looking for homes for almost two dozen dogs taken from a home in rural Lerna.
Authorities in east-central Illinois are looking for homes for almost two dozen dogs taken from a home in rural Lerna.
A former Macomb High School teacher has pleaded guilty to an official misconduct charge for having inappropriate communications with a then-17-year-old student.
A former Macomb High School teacher has pleaded guilty to an official misconduct charge for having inappropriate communications with a then-17-year-old student.
Southwest Wisconsin has some issues with cellphone and broadband service because of its hilly terrain. And, a tourism promoter is turning that negative into a positive.
Southwest Wisconsin has some issues with cellphone and broadband service because of its hilly terrain. And, a tourism promoter is turning that negative into a positive.
Authorities say a Chicago hospital worker has been charged with stealing patients' credit card information to pay her own bills.
Authorities say a Chicago hospital worker has been charged with stealing patients' credit card information to pay her own bills.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new federal judge for the state of Illinois.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new federal judge for the state of Illinois.
Trips from Chicago to Canada just got easier.
Trips from Chicago to Canada just got easier.
Residents in eight northern Illinois counties may dispose of unwanted pesticides for free through the Department of Agriculture's Clean Sweep program.
Residents in eight northern Illinois counties may dispose of unwanted pesticides for free through the Department of Agriculture's Clean Sweep program.
Patti Blagojevich says she and her two daughters spent the past weekend in Denver visiting imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Patti Blagojevich says she and her two daughters spent the past weekend in Denver visiting imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
A judge has ruled that a parolee accused of stabbing to death a suburban Chicago girl in her home is fit to stand trial.
A judge has ruled that a parolee accused of stabbing to death a suburban Chicago girl in her home is fit to stand trial.
A group of Chicago Democrats led by Secretary of State Jesse White have formulated a plan to field a third-party candidate to challenge indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith.
A group of Chicago Democrats led by Secretary of State Jesse White have formulated a plan to field a third-party candidate to challenge indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith.
A school bus carrying 6th-grade students from Highland has collided with a tractor trailer near the southern Illinois community of Litchfield.
A school bus carrying 6th-grade students from Highland has collided with a tractor trailer near the southern Illinois community of Litchfield.
A woman ran from her burning house next door to her fire station neighbors in northern Illinois to get help Sunday.
A woman ran from her burning house next door to her fire station neighbors in northern Illinois to get help Sunday.
Public universities in Illinois are asking Gov. Pat Quinn not to cut retirement benefits for current employees in his plan to overhaul state pension programs.
Public universities in Illinois are asking Gov. Pat Quinn not to cut retirement benefits for current employees in his plan to overhaul state pension programs.
Federal prosecutors in Indianapolis say a former FBI agent has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Federal prosecutors in Indianapolis say a former FBI agent has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Gov. Pat Quinn is stepping up his support for allowing gay marriage in Illinois.
Gov. Pat Quinn is stepping up his support for allowing gay marriage in Illinois.
Authorities in suburban Chicago say a 26-year-old bride was found apparently stabbed to death in a bathtub days after her wedding.
Authorities in suburban Chicago say a 26-year-old bride was found apparently stabbed to death in a bathtub days after her wedding.
A top adviser to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says the governor may use an executive order to establish a health insurance exchange that's a key piece of President Barack Obama's health care law.
A top adviser to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says the governor may use an executive order to establish a health insurance exchange that's a key piece of President Barack Obama's health care law.
The city of Chicago has reached an agreement to begin construction of a cargo center at O'Hare International Airport.
The city of Chicago has reached an agreement to begin construction of a cargo center at O'Hare International Airport.
A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty to computer hacking charges stemming from an investigation aimed at taking out key players in the worldwide group Anonymous.
A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty to computer hacking charges stemming from an investigation aimed at taking out key players in the worldwide group Anonymous.
Gov. Pat Quinn is urging an influential group of business leaders in Chicago to add their weight to his push for reforms to Illinois' debt-laden Medicaid and public pension systems. He's calling it "a rescue...
Gov. Pat Quinn is urging an influential group of business leaders in Chicago to add their weight to his push for reforms to Illinois' debt-laden Medicaid and public pension systems. He's calling it "a rescue...
A rally outside President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in downtown Chicago ended with several arrests after some protesters refused to leave the building.
A rally outside President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in downtown Chicago ended with several arrests after some protesters refused to leave the building.
Authorities in suburban Chicago are investigating a police shooting at a Des Plaines strip mall that killed a 44-year-old man.
Authorities in suburban Chicago are investigating a police shooting at a Des Plaines strip mall that killed a 44-year-old man.
The University of Illinois has spent almost $6 million on search firms over the last nine years to fill open positions as it increasingly turns to outside firms instead of relying on faculty search committees to find...
The University of Illinois has spent almost $6 million on search firms over the last nine years to fill open positions as it increasingly turns to outside firms instead of relying on faculty search committees to find...
Officials in central Illinois say some residents are dumping their electronic waste along country roads rather than taking the items to be recycled.
Officials in central Illinois say some residents are dumping their electronic waste along country roads rather than taking the items to be recycled.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
An exhibit dedicated to the life of a nationally known Roman Catholic anti-death penalty activist is opening in Chicago.
An exhibit dedicated to the life of a nationally known Roman Catholic anti-death penalty activist is opening in Chicago.
State officials say a scratch-off lottery ticket launched in 2006 has raised more than$8.5 million for breast cancer research and education.
State officials say a scratch-off lottery ticket launched in 2006 has raised more than$8.5 million for breast cancer research and education.
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.
Family members say the four women who were killed in an overnight crash in Chicago were heading to a party.
Family members say the four women who were killed in an overnight crash in Chicago were heading to a party.
Jennifer Hudson was spotted at an Illinois theme park a day after jurors delivered a guilty verdict against the man charged with killing her mother, brother and nephew.
Jennifer Hudson was spotted at an Illinois theme park a day after jurors delivered a guilty verdict against the man charged with killing her mother, brother and nephew.
Activists from other parts of the globe are arriving in Chicago a week ahead of the NATO summit. They're attending a two-day event ending today dubbed "The People's Summit." The activists include anti-war protesters...
Activists from other parts of the globe are arriving in Chicago a week ahead of the NATO summit. They're attending a two-day event ending today dubbed "The People's Summit." The activists include anti-war protesters...
Gov. Pat Quinn has built his career as a populist. But as he tries to cut spending and fix a broken state budget Quinn finds his closest allies in the business community.
Gov. Pat Quinn has built his career as a populist. But as he tries to cut spending and fix a broken state budget Quinn finds his closest allies in the business community.
Authorities in southwestern Illinois are investigating a vehicle crash that left three people dead.
Authorities in southwestern Illinois are investigating a vehicle crash that left three people dead.
The NATO summit is a week away, but activists are delving deep into issues from unions to climate change to wars abroad.
The NATO summit is a week away, but activists are delving deep into issues from unions to climate change to wars abroad.
Chicago authorities say four women are dead after the car they were traveling in hit a support beam of an elevated train in the city.
Chicago authorities say four women are dead after the car they were traveling in hit a support beam of an elevated train in the city.
Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, has been awarded a high papal honor in a ceremony at the Vatican.
Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, has been awarded a high papal honor in a ceremony at the Vatican.
Chicago is remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel, who would have turned 100 this Wednesday.
Chicago is remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel, who would have turned 100 this Wednesday.
Hundreds of activists gathering in Chicago have begun to take aim at next weekend's NATO summit.
Hundreds of activists gathering in Chicago have begun to take aim at next weekend's NATO summit.
Cardinal Francis George is expected give the commencement address at St. Norbert College and receive an honorary degree.
Cardinal Francis George is expected give the commencement address at St. Norbert College and receive an honorary degree.
Across several southern Illinois counties, there's a land rush emerging. And it's the potential of once-inaccessible, underground oil and natural gas that's fueling it.
Across several southern Illinois counties, there's a land rush emerging. And it's the potential of once-inaccessible, underground oil and natural gas that's fueling it.
The acting warden of the Pontiac Correctional Center is under investigation by the Illinois State Police and has been placed on administrative leave.
The acting warden of the Pontiac Correctional Center is under investigation by the Illinois State Police and has been placed on administrative leave.
A sword stolen from a statue depicting Civil War soldiers atop Abraham Lincoln's tomb has been replaced.
A sword stolen from a statue depicting Civil War soldiers atop Abraham Lincoln's tomb has been replaced.
A former Buddhist monk who shot and killed a teenager outside his home to the west of Chicago has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison.
A former Buddhist monk who shot and killed a teenager outside his home to the west of Chicago has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison.
Ernest Hemingway's boyhood home in Chicago's western suburbs has a buyer.
Ernest Hemingway's boyhood home in Chicago's western suburbs has a buyer.
Police say a man has stolen a compact excavator from a construction site on Chicago's West Side and used it to smash through the window of a dollar store.
Police say a man has stolen a compact excavator from a construction site on Chicago's West Side and used it to smash through the window of a dollar store.
A trophy whitetail buck shot and killed in Illinois is fathering fawns in Louisiana.
A trophy whitetail buck shot and killed in Illinois is fathering fawns in Louisiana.
Jurors who convicted a Chicago man of three murders in the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's family members say the Oscar winner's celebrity had nothing to do with their decision.
Jurors who convicted a Chicago man of three murders in the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's family members say the Oscar winner's celebrity had nothing to do with their decision.
Time is almost up for the public to comment on a plan meant to make Illinois schools more efficient.
Time is almost up for the public to comment on a plan meant to make Illinois schools more efficient.
One of four men accused in the shooting death of a Mount Vernon cab driver has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
One of four men accused in the shooting death of a Mount Vernon cab driver has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Women and young people who want to sharpen their shotgun skills may participate in a "wingshooting" clinic May 19-20 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Women and young people who want to sharpen their shotgun skills may participate in a "wingshooting" clinic May 19-20 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
A boardwalk in a southern Illinois swamp is reopening with help from local students.
A boardwalk in a southern Illinois swamp is reopening with help from local students.
Illinois' new chief doctor plans to tour the state to discuss public health and to voice his support for a proposed cigarette tax increase.
Illinois' new chief doctor plans to tour the state to discuss public health and to voice his support for a proposed cigarette tax increase.
Three congressmen, citing the lack of minority participation, have asked the Metra commuter rail agency to reject a proposed contract to build a bridge designed to reduce rail congestion on Chicago's South Side.
Three congressmen, citing the lack of minority participation, have asked the Metra commuter rail agency to reject a proposed contract to build a bridge designed to reduce rail congestion on Chicago's South Side.
Republican Joe Walsh, who is seeking to remain in Congress representing the redrawn 8th District, and Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth have had their first debate.
Republican Joe Walsh, who is seeking to remain in Congress representing the redrawn 8th District, and Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth have had their first debate.
The city of Chicago has reached an agreement with the nation's largest nurses union over plans for a downtown rally two days before the NATO summit.
The city of Chicago has reached an agreement with the nation's largest nurses union over plans for a downtown rally two days before the NATO summit.
Jurors say the star power of actress Jennifer Hudson didn't sway them in their deliberations in the murder trial of her former brother-in-law.
Jurors say the star power of actress Jennifer Hudson didn't sway them in their deliberations in the murder trial of her former brother-in-law.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez says singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is "emotional but relieved" following a conviction in the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez says singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is "emotional but relieved" following a conviction in the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Defense attorneys for the man convicted of murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's relatives say they will appeal.
Defense attorneys for the man convicted of murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's relatives say they will appeal.
Illinois politicians from both parties have been nearly silent in response to President Barack Obama's endorsement of gay marriage.
Illinois politicians from both parties have been nearly silent in response to President Barack Obama's endorsement of gay marriage.
In the famous black-and-white film clips, Chicago police wade into crowds at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with billy clubs flying.
In the famous black-and-white film clips, Chicago police wade into crowds at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with billy clubs flying.
A former investments manager has pleaded guilty to pulling a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that hurt more than 300 victims across the country.
A former investments manager has pleaded guilty to pulling a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that hurt more than 300 victims across the country.
St. Louis police have identified a man who died after falling from a Mississippi River bridge.
St. Louis police have identified a man who died after falling from a Mississippi River bridge.
Chicago's Metra commuter rail service is putting strict security measures in place for this month's NATO summit, including barring its thousands of passengers from carrying food, liquids or backpacks.
Chicago's Metra commuter rail service is putting strict security measures in place for this month's NATO summit, including barring its thousands of passengers from carrying food, liquids or backpacks.
Authorities in the southern Illinois village of Freeburg say they're investigating a half-dozen fires as suspicious.
Authorities in the southern Illinois village of Freeburg say they're investigating a half-dozen fires as suspicious.
Jurors have asked to re-watch video footage shown during the trial of the man charged with murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Jurors have asked to re-watch video footage shown during the trial of the man charged with murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
A longtime circuit clerk in southwestern Illinois has died.
A longtime circuit clerk in southwestern Illinois has died.
A former southwestern Illinois police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse him of illegally taking cell phone videos of women at a tanning salon.
A former southwestern Illinois police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse him of illegally taking cell phone videos of women at a tanning salon.
Southern Illinois University's Board of Trustees has signed off on the hiring of a University of Wisconsin administrator as the new chancellor at SIU's campus in Edwardsville.
Southern Illinois University's Board of Trustees has signed off on the hiring of a University of Wisconsin administrator as the new chancellor at SIU's campus in Edwardsville.
New students at Southern Illinois University will be paying nearly 5 percent more in tuition this fall while continuing students face higher fees.
New students at Southern Illinois University will be paying nearly 5 percent more in tuition this fall while continuing students face higher fees.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is giving $1 million to Rockford to help fund the removal of contaminated soil in the city's downtown.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is giving $1 million to Rockford to help fund the removal of contaminated soil in the city's downtown.
Three members of the state champion Peoria High School basketball team have been arrested on suspicion of beating a fellow student.
Three members of the state champion Peoria High School basketball team have been arrested on suspicion of beating a fellow student.
A 37-year-old Chicago man has been given life in a federal prison for conspiring to sell crack cocaine in the eastern Iowa city of Davenport.
A 37-year-old Chicago man has been given life in a federal prison for conspiring to sell crack cocaine in the eastern Iowa city of Davenport.
Northern Illinois University's board of trustees has named Derryl Block dean of the College of Health and Human Services.
Northern Illinois University's board of trustees has named Derryl Block dean of the College of Health and Human Services.
A federal undercover investigation dubbed Operation Madhouse has resulted in the indictment of three for allegedly scheming to get $750,000 in mortgage loans.
A federal undercover investigation dubbed Operation Madhouse has resulted in the indictment of three for allegedly scheming to get $750,000 in mortgage loans.
Chicago's famous lakefront fountain has opened for the season.
Chicago's famous lakefront fountain has opened for the season.
A commissioner is proposing that Cook County should get back into the cemetery business by setting aside five acres on the grounds of a closed hospital to bury the indigent.
A commissioner is proposing that Cook County should get back into the cemetery business by setting aside five acres on the grounds of a closed hospital to bury the indigent.
The University of Illinois has chosen the dean of its College of Engineering to take over as provost at the school's flagship campus.
The University of Illinois has chosen the dean of its College of Engineering to take over as provost at the school's flagship campus.
A judge has ordered a Roman Catholic priest who stole more than $400,000 from his former church, in part to feed a gambling addiction, to continue working a low-wage job.
A judge has ordered a Roman Catholic priest who stole more than $400,000 from his former church, in part to feed a gambling addiction, to continue working a low-wage job.
Authorities are seeking to determine the cause of death of 5-month-old twins found in their Chicago home.
Authorities are seeking to determine the cause of death of 5-month-old twins found in their Chicago home.
Jurors enter a third day deliberating at the Chicago trial of Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law accused of slaying the Oscar-winner's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Jurors enter a third day deliberating at the Chicago trial of Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law accused of slaying the Oscar-winner's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Mayors from around Illinois have joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in warning municipalities could face bankruptcy if state lawmakers fail to reform retirement funds.
Mayors from around Illinois have joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in warning municipalities could face bankruptcy if state lawmakers fail to reform retirement funds.
Rail congestion along a Detroit Amtrak route is expected to be alleviated with the addition of a new track to separate the movement of freight and passenger trains.
Rail congestion along a Detroit Amtrak route is expected to be alleviated with the addition of a new track to separate the movement of freight and passenger trains.
Longtime Illinois state employees could be on the verge of losing the free health insurance they get in retirement.
Longtime Illinois state employees could be on the verge of losing the free health insurance they get in retirement.
A man who was being tried on charges he caused an Illinois teenager's fatal heroin overdose is free after a judge tossed a felony count of drug-induced homicide.
A man who was being tried on charges he caused an Illinois teenager's fatal heroin overdose is free after a judge tossed a felony count of drug-induced homicide.
A Peoria city councilman has asked for a report to make sure the theft of taxpayer money like the one that shook the city of Dixon cannot happen in his city.
A Peoria city councilman has asked for a report to make sure the theft of taxpayer money like the one that shook the city of Dixon cannot happen in his city.
A change to the design of a needle that will sit atop One World Trade Center is raising questions over whether the building will be America's tallest when completed.
A change to the design of a needle that will sit atop One World Trade Center is raising questions over whether the building will be America's tallest when completed.
An online religious community has joined calls for a Catholic bishop from Peoria to apologize for comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler. But the bishop isn't budging.
An online religious community has joined calls for a Catholic bishop from Peoria to apologize for comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler. But the bishop isn't budging.
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for using texts, electronic chats and social media to convince three boys to engage in sexual activity.
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for using texts, electronic chats and social media to convince three boys to engage in sexual activity.
An Illinois lawmaker accused of bribery is refusing to answer a legislative panel's questions, but he insists he is innocent.
An Illinois lawmaker accused of bribery is refusing to answer a legislative panel's questions, but he insists he is innocent.
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has approved a defense funding bill that would delay efforts to end a program in Oklahoma City to upgrade the cockpits of U.S. Air Force C-130 transport planes.
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has approved a defense funding bill that would delay efforts to end a program in Oklahoma City to upgrade the cockpits of U.S. Air Force C-130 transport planes.
Caterpillar is selling a majority stake in a logistics division for about $750 million to better focus on its core businesses.
Caterpillar is selling a majority stake in a logistics division for about $750 million to better focus on its core businesses.
The DNA exoneration of a Colorado man in a 1994 murder is the result of a prosecutor-led effort that reviewed the cases of all of the state's prison inmates convicted of murder, manslaughter and rape.
The DNA exoneration of a Colorado man in a 1994 murder is the result of a prosecutor-led effort that reviewed the cases of all of the state's prison inmates convicted of murder, manslaughter and rape.
Illinois State Police say they're investigating possible criminal wrongdoing by two East St. Louis officers.
Illinois State Police say they're investigating possible criminal wrongdoing by two East St. Louis officers.
Developers wanting to build an experimental coal gasification plant in Christian County are backing away from using Illinois' high sulfur coal to fuel the facility.
Developers wanting to build an experimental coal gasification plant in Christian County are backing away from using Illinois' high sulfur coal to fuel the facility.
A lesser-known figure linked to the administration of jailed Gov. Rod Blagojevich has escaped prison time.
A lesser-known figure linked to the administration of jailed Gov. Rod Blagojevich has escaped prison time.
Police now say it was rocks - not gunshots - that damaged six cars along the Chicago Skyway.
Police now say it was rocks - not gunshots - that damaged six cars along the Chicago Skyway.
The embattled head of the federal government agency responsible for operating the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway has stepped down.
The embattled head of the federal government agency responsible for operating the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway has stepped down.
Allen Toussaint, Dianne Reeves and Roy Haynes will headline this year's Chicago Jazz Festival.
Allen Toussaint, Dianne Reeves and Roy Haynes will headline this year's Chicago Jazz Festival.
Despite two arrests, a $33,000 reward continues to be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of offenders in the murder of a Chicago police officer.
Despite two arrests, a $33,000 reward continues to be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of offenders in the murder of a Chicago police officer.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture says the tree-killing emerald ash borer has been detected in the city of Decatur.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture says the tree-killing emerald ash borer has been detected in the city of Decatur.
Two dozen Illinois firefighters who were killed on the job or have done outstanding work will be honored Thursday.
Two dozen Illinois firefighters who were killed on the job or have done outstanding work will be honored Thursday.
Nurse practitioners at clinics in Walgreen drug stores in Illinois have approved a three-year contract offer.
Nurse practitioners at clinics in Walgreen drug stores in Illinois have approved a three-year contract offer.
A school teacher convicted of computer tampering for changing the grades of Antioch High School football players has been charged with forgery for allegedly defrauding her new employer.
A school teacher convicted of computer tampering for changing the grades of Antioch High School football players has been charged with forgery for allegedly defrauding her new employer.
Jurors will deliberate for a second day at the trial of the man accused of slaying Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Jurors will deliberate for a second day at the trial of the man accused of slaying Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Chicago police are investigating gunshots fired at vehicles entering the Chicago Skyway.
Chicago police are investigating gunshots fired at vehicles entering the Chicago Skyway.
Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew have sent a note to the judge.
Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew have sent a note to the judge.
The superintendent of the Meredosia-Chambersburg School District has been fired.
The superintendent of the Meredosia-Chambersburg School District has been fired.
A Northern Illinois University administrator has accepted the presidency of West Virginia State University.
A Northern Illinois University administrator has accepted the presidency of West Virginia State University.
Three of Chicago's top tourist attractions will close for three days instead of one day for next week's NATO summit.
Three of Chicago's top tourist attractions will close for three days instead of one day for next week's NATO summit.
The Illinois Senate has rejected a proposal to limit the governor's power to close prisons and other state facilities.
The Illinois Senate has rejected a proposal to limit the governor's power to close prisons and other state facilities.
Longtime state employees would no longer be able get free health insurance when they retire under legislation approved by the Illinois House.
Longtime state employees would no longer be able get free health insurance when they retire under legislation approved by the Illinois House.
A proposed amendment in the U.S. House Armed Services Committee would - if accepted - delay efforts to end a program in Oklahoma City to upgrade the cockpits of U.S. Air Force C-130 transport planes.
A proposed amendment in the U.S. House Armed Services Committee would - if accepted - delay efforts to end a program in Oklahoma City to upgrade the cockpits of U.S. Air Force C-130 transport planes.
The Federal Reserve has for the first time given approval for a large Chinese bank to purchase a U.S. bank. It also gave approval to two other large Chinese banks to expand their operations in the United States.
The Federal Reserve has for the first time given approval for a large Chinese bank to purchase a U.S. bank. It also gave approval to two other large Chinese banks to expand their operations in the United States.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced March 1 that the state would resume denying property tax exemptions to hospitals that behave more like businesses than charities. His action meant hospitals could lose millions of dollars...
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced March 1 that the state would resume denying property tax exemptions to hospitals that behave more like businesses than charities. His action meant hospitals could lose millions of dollars...
Jurors in Rockford have found a man guilty of bludgeoning a retired Rockford couple to death during a robbery attempt in July 2009.
Jurors in Rockford have found a man guilty of bludgeoning a retired Rockford couple to death during a robbery attempt in July 2009.
Federal prosecutors in Indianapolis say three brothers have been sentenced to prison for running an operation that smuggled women into the United States and forced them into prostitution throughout the Midwest.
Federal prosecutors in Indianapolis say three brothers have been sentenced to prison for running an operation that smuggled women into the United States and forced them into prostitution throughout the Midwest.
The nation's largest nurses union says it plans to file a federal lawsuit after the city of Chicago changed its rally and parade route ahead of next week's NATO summit.
The nation's largest nurses union says it plans to file a federal lawsuit after the city of Chicago changed its rally and parade route ahead of next week's NATO summit.
The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady.
The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady.
A new audit finds major problems in the College Illinois tuition savings program, including possible financial conflicts among top personnel.
A new audit finds major problems in the College Illinois tuition savings program, including possible financial conflicts among top personnel.
A trial is under way in a southwestern Illinois heroin death case that helped touch off a regional crackdown on such tragedies.
A trial is under way in a southwestern Illinois heroin death case that helped touch off a regional crackdown on such tragedies.
Illinois State University's Board of Trustees is set to consider a 4.4 percent increase for new in-state students this fall.
Illinois State University's Board of Trustees is set to consider a 4.4 percent increase for new in-state students this fall.
A deputy court clerk in southwestern Illinois discovered seven dead kittens lined up in a Belleville park.
A deputy court clerk in southwestern Illinois discovered seven dead kittens lined up in a Belleville park.
Heroin deaths continue to spike in many areas of the country, but St. Louis County is bucking the trend.
Heroin deaths continue to spike in many areas of the country, but St. Louis County is bucking the trend.
The pilot who helped save 184 people during a plane crash in Sioux City, Iowa, has died at the age of 69.
The pilot who helped save 184 people during a plane crash in Sioux City, Iowa, has died at the age of 69.
The longtime chief judge of Illinois' Sixth Judicial District plans to retire at the end of July.
The longtime chief judge of Illinois' Sixth Judicial District plans to retire at the end of July.
A rider on Chicago's Metra commuter rail service is suing to recover money he loses when his multiple-ride pass expires before all trips are taken.
A rider on Chicago's Metra commuter rail service is suing to recover money he loses when his multiple-ride pass expires before all trips are taken.
Two weeks of expert witnesses, grisly crime-scene photos and tearful testimony by Jennifer Hudson culminates in closing arguments at the trial of the man accused of killing three of the Oscar-winner's relatives.
Two weeks of expert witnesses, grisly crime-scene photos and tearful testimony by Jennifer Hudson culminates in closing arguments at the trial of the man accused of killing three of the Oscar-winner's relatives.
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