Articles filed under Chicago
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Chicago man charged with armed robberies in Hoffman Estates, SchaumburgApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - A Chicago man was ordered held without bail Tuesday on charges he robbed four gas stations in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg at gunpoint over the last few weeks. Charge...
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My NHL idol: Blackhawks' Darling on Ed BelfourApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - During the NHL playoffs, we're asking some Blackhawks to tell us which player they grew up idolizing. We'll share their story on each game day. Scott Darling, who hails ...
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Escalante cuts deal for detective suspended in Koschman scandalApr 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Two months ago, then-interim Chicago police Supt. John Escalante handed down a one-year suspension to a detective involved in the botched investigation that cleared form...
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Could local prep O-linemen meet Chicago Bears' draft needs?Apr 18, 2016 9:45 am - Fourth in a series of position- by-position reports leading up to the April 28 NFL draft. The Chicago Bears' late-March signings of veteran free-agent interior offensive...
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Reputed Aurora gang member pleads guilty to gun chargeApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A reputed member of a suburban Chicago street gang has been sentenced to about 6 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in a police shooting. A Mond...
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Bob Mackie to receive award from Chicago costume council TuesdayApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO - The Chicago History Museum's Costume Council plans to honor fashion designer Bob Mackie. Mackie, who is famous for his sparkling, imaginative costume designs, ...
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Where to look out for spring road constructionApr 18, 2016 5:30 am - They're back: Bulldozers. Front-end loaders. Excavators. Cement trucks. Construction season 2016 is upon us, and it's a significant year for many reasons. For long-suff...
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Police: Counterfeit bills discovered at Hawthorn mallApr 18, 2016 1:00 am - A 25-year-old Chicago man was charged with forgery after trying to use counterfeit cash at Hawthorn mall last week, Vernon Hills police said Monday. Police said Rajon R....
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Cullerton drops idea to tax miles driven to finance roadsApr 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Illinois Senate president says he will not pursue a proposal to pay for road construction by taxing motorists by the miles they drive. John Cullerton, a Chicago Demo...
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Chicago teachers union chief to parents on possible strike: 'Be prepared'Apr 17, 2016 11:00 pm - If language used Monday by the leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools to explain their positions on a looming teachers strike is any indication...