Chicago
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Winds blow toddler into Lake MichiganApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Authorities say high winds blew a toddler's stroller into the cold water of Chicago's Belmont Harbor, nearly killing him. The Chicago Fire Department says the 2-year-old...
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Fans injured in fall from stands at Soxo-Orioles game
Apr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles and fire officials say a fan fell from the club level of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, landing on another fan in the seating area below...
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Join call for a new infrastructure billApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - As we travel across our state, it is becoming increasingly apparent that Illinois residents drive on roads in need of repair; drop their kids off at overcrowded schools;...
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Chicago tests water for drugs
Apr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The city of Chicago is testing the waters of Lake Michigan for the presence of pharmaceutical drugs and is vowing to the post the results on the Internet. The decision t...
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Continental to end flights from MidwayApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Continental Airlines will cease operations in and out of Chicago's Midway International Airport by its Continental Express subsidiary as of May 31. Continental spokeswo...
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Man hit by a car near O'Hare identifiedApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Police have identified the man hit by a car near O'Hare International Airport as a Chicago man. Family members recognized photos released to the media of 35-year-old Da...
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Got a great idea? Bring it downtownApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Twelve-year-old Olivia Ustas of Addison has an idea that could make her a millionaire. The Indian Trail Jr. High School sixth-grader designed a horse-shaped holder for t...
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United Airlines ups fuel surchargeApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - CHICAGO -- United Airlines raised its round-trip fuel surcharge by as much as $20, the second fare increase in a week, to help blunt record costs. United boosted the sur...
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Police accused of lyingApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Three Chicago police officers have been indicted on charges they lied on several occasions about the arrests they made. Officer John Haleas is accused of falsifying info...
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Was the cougar lost, or seeking a scenery change?Apr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Information gleaned from a cougar shot Monday in a North Side neighborhood by Chicago police will be shared with experts from all over the state in hopes its origin can ...