Chicago
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Baez says he's comfortable playing anywhere
Mar 04, 2016 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. - Another day, another position for Javy Baez - who made his first professional career start at first base Friday before acquiring his own first baseman's mi...
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City briefings: Chicago schools, union disagree on strike dates
Mar 03, 2016 10:00 pm - Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool said Friday that Chicago teachers cannot strike April 1 as the union contended earlier in the week. Claypool said it is "not...
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Can Chicago Bulls salvage a playoff berth?Mar 03, 2016 11:00 am - Assuming it was possible to bet against the Bulls missing the playoffs in early January, the odds would certainly have been in your favor. Back on Jan. 2, the Bulls were...
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Frazier fills multiple needs for Chicago White SoxMar 03, 2016 9:48 am - He brings a power bat. A solid glove. He also brings the right mindset. A third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds the past five seasons, Todd Frazier got to know the Cubs ...
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Kyle Baun, Chicago Blackhawks agree to contract extensionMar 03, 2016 9:47 am - Forward Kyle Baun, who had an impressive training camp this season with the Chicago Blackhawks, has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the club, team officials...
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2 found guilty in Chicago of defrauding IRS
Mar 03, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Jurors have convicted two Chicago-area residents on charges of trying to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by falsely claiming more than $11.7 million ...
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Retired state trooper convicted of 2012 slaying
Mar 03, 2016 6:00 am - MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) - A retired Illinois State trooper has been conviction of first-degree murder in the death of a suburban Chicago man who rented property from him. Den...
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Chicago State now able to pay employees through April
Mar 03, 2016 6:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Chicago State University now has enough money to pay its employees through the end of April and the school year, a spokesman said Thursday. The fi...
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Chicago Public Schools sets 3 furlough days for workers
Mar 03, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday that district employees will be required to take three unpaid furlough days during the current fiscal year. Scho...
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Chicago to finish college project after state budget delay
Mar 03, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city will finish a construction project at a South Side community college after an eight-month delay due to the state ...