Chicago
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Here's the schedule for the CTA's Holiday Train
Nov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - For many commuters in Chicago, it's the most wonderful time of year: the CTA's holiday train is back. The six-car train bedecked in lights and even Santa's sleigh will r...
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Free rides available this week on Navy Pier's Ferris wheel
Nov 21, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Officials are offering free rides this week on a 200-foot Chicago Ferris wheel. Riders have to sign up ahead of time for rides on the Centennial Wheel at ...
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Chicago aldermen approve Mayor Emanuel's 2018 city budget
Nov 21, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago City Council has overwhelmingly approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget for 2018. The budget that aldermen approved 47-3 on Tuesday will mean inc...
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Chicago renews legal fund for immigrants facing deportation
Nov 21, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago has renewed a legal fund for immigrants facing deportation. Aldermen widely approved a budget Tuesday for next year that includes $1.3 million for...
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Judge revokes bond for Arkansas sports memorabilia collector
Nov 21, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago federal judge has revoked bond for an Arkansas sports memorabilia collector who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to wire fraud earli...
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McDonald's to raze Chicago-area museum of 1st restaurant
Nov 21, 2017 6:00 am - OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - McDonald's Corp. has announced it will demolish a suburban Chicago museum that's a replica of the hamburger chain's first restaurant. Ray Kroc bui...
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Chicago Cubs finally fill out Joe Maddon's staffNov 21, 2017 12:01 am - A month after parting ways with pitching coach Chris Bosio, the Chicago Cubs have finally filled all the positions on manager Joe Maddon's staff for the 2018 season. As ...
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Winter league success boosts confidence of White Sox prospect JimenezNov 21, 2017 12:01 am - Sports Illustrated published its 2018 power poll on Tuesday because … why not? No trades of note have been made this off-season, and the same goes for free agent ...
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Wisconsin pub serves free beer as Packers fail to scoreNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - The Bavarian Bierhaus in suburban Milwaukee has a pretty strong NFL game-day special: No one pays for beer until the Packers score. With Aaron Rodgers leading the Packer...
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Happy reunions at O'Hare as travelers power toward ThanksgivingNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - Her arms outstretched in a V-shape, Penny Facchini rushed her daughter Renee and swept her up in a bear hug Tuesday at O'Hare International Airport. With Renee in her se...