Chicago
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Bulls, Rockets have plenty in commonMar 30, 2016 1:00 pm - The Chicago Bulls couldn't ask for a more appropriate opponent on their playoff-desperation tour. Both the Bulls and Houston Rockets were widely expected to be top-four ...
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Chicago Bears pick up veteran O-lineman RamirezMar 30, 2016 9:45 am - The Bears have added a veteran presence to the interior of their offensive line by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with Manny Ramirez, according to mutiple reports....
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The open nature of churches make them targets for thieves
Mar 30, 2016 7:00 am - WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - Suburban Chicago police say the fact they are soft targets may be behind a string of church burglaries and vandalism. Waukegan police Cmdr. Joe Flo...
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Chicago Teachers Union releases plan for Friday walkout
Mar 30, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Teachers Union has released details of how it will conduct a citywide walkout and rallies this week to call attention to school funding and co...
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Illinois Supreme Court to hear appeal of Peterson conviction
Mar 30, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the murder conviction of former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson. The ex...
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Chicago State backs off request that employees turn in keys
Mar 30, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago State University backtracked Wednesday from a plan to collect keys from faculty and staff members, instead announcing that it would take an invent...
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The Latest: Rauner, Democrats bicker over budget blame
Mar 30, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on budget troubles at Chicago State University (all times local): 3:50 p.m. Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats are trading bar...
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NHL offers Blackhawks' Duncan Keith in-person hearing for high-sticking CoyleMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - The NHL has offered Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith an in-person hearing for high-sticking Wild forward Charlie Coyle. The offer Wednesday means the league can suspen...
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Northwestern, ex-professor lose bid to toss out $40 million case
Mar 29, 2016 11:00 pm - A federal judge Tuesday allowed a $40 million lawsuit to proceed against Northwestern University, a former journalism professor and a private detective who are accused o...
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If Chicago teachers cross pickets Friday they could lose pay
Mar 29, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Teachers Union says members who cross picket lines Friday when teachers plan to shut public schools could owe the union a day's pay. Schools C...