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School Closure Opponents Arrested at City Hall Demonstration
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School Closure Opponents Arrested at City Hall Demonstration

Rally was part of the Chicago Teachers Union's three days of marches and protests demanding a moratorium on school closures. Read »

15 minutes ago
Illinois State Police: 5 Killed in I-70 Van Crash

Illinois State Police: 5 Killed in I-70 Van Crash

Police said a van left the road on I-70 and rolled over several times. Read »

3 hours ago
Viktor Stalberg Back in Hawks Game 3 Lineup

Viktor Stalberg Back in Hawks Game 3 Lineup

Viktor Stalberg will return to the Chicago Blackhawks' third line on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings, hea... Read »

4 hours ago
Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a... Watch »

4 hours ago
Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy

Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy

12 people arrested Saturday as unruly teens crowd Gold Coast streets. Watch »

2 hours ago

Bite Me: Sullivan's Porcini-Shallot Crusted Strip Steak

You should eat something. Here are our favorite dishes from around Chicago. View »

4 hours ago
Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm

Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm

Poor people are moving to the suburbs, where they can't vote against the mayor. Read »

4 hours ago

20 Things to Do On Memorial Day Weekend

Here's what you could be doing on your weekend off. View »

5 hours ago
GrubHub, Seamless to Join Foodie Forces in Merger

GrubHub, Seamless to Join Foodie Forces in Merger

Seamless North America and GrubHub, two major players in the online food ordering sector, have announced Read »

5 hours ago
The Stevenson Family's

The Stevenson Family's "Hereditary Case of Politics"

Former Sen. Adlai Stevenson III says Illinois's political dynasties are afflicted with "an incurable, hereditar... Read »

5 hours ago
Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm, Expert Says

Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm,...

Rahm Emanuel is the only American politician to have been seen publicly with Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto who was... Read »

6 hours ago
Washington Wizards Rookie Calls D. Rose

Washington Wizards Rookie Calls D. Rose "Scared"

“I don’t know what was holding him back. I think he’s scared.” --Bradley Beal Read »

6 hours ago
Jonathan Toews Nominated for Messier Leadership Award

Jonathan Toews Nominated for Messier Leadership Award

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was nominated for the NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award on... Read »

6 hours ago
Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Identity of victim unknown. Read »

6 hours ago
Trump Trial:

Trump Trial: "Somebody Had To Stand Up To Him"

Elderly woman continues testimony in federal trial. Read »

6 hours ago
3-Day March Against School Closures Ends Monday

3-Day March Against School Closures Ends Monday

Teachers, parents and students marched on the South and West Sides Saturday in the beginning of a three-day protest... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Why Hawks Fans Should Be Optimistic about Game 3

Why Hawks Fans Should Be Optimistic about Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings are tied 1-1 in their best of seven series, but should Hawks fans... Read »

May 20, 2013
Rahm Appoints Desiree Rogers to Choose Chicago Board

Rahm Appoints Desiree Rogers to Choose Chicago Board

Rogers, Rahm previously worked together in Obama White House. Read »

May 20, 2013
Gov. Quinn Reviewing Medical Marijuana Bill

Gov. Quinn Reviewing Medical Marijuana Bill

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana. The Chicago Democrat tol Watch »

6 hours ago
Approaching Rain, Storms Could Turn Severe

Approaching Rain, Storms Could Turn Severe

Damaging wind, large hail and isolated tornadoes are all possible in storms become severe. Watch »

3 hours ago
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