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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 »

May 20, 2013

20 Things to Do On Memorial Day Weekend

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

May 20, 2013
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 Monday.... Read »

May 20, 2013
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,... Read »

May 20, 2013
Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm, Expert Says

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

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

May 20, 2013
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 »

May 20, 2013
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 Monday... Read »

May 20, 2013
Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Identity of victim unknown. Read »

May 20, 2013

Honoring Chicagoland's Fallen Heroes

NBC Chicago salutes the men and women in the armed forces who have died in combat. View »

Nov 10, 2012
Trump Trial:

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

Elderly woman continues testimony in federal trial. Watch »

May 20, 2013
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 be... 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... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Showers, Storms On Tap For Chicago

Showers, Storms On Tap For Chicago

Possibility for showers, storms persists Tuesday, mainly south and east. Watch »

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Dreamliner Lands In Chicago After United Restarts 787 Flights

Dreamliner Lands In Chicago After United Restarts 787 Flights

United's first 787 flight scheduled from Houston to Chicago. Read »

May 20, 2013
Could Blackhawks Switch Up Lines in Game 3?

Could Blackhawks Switch Up Lines in Game 3?

The Chicago Blackhawks will be heading to Detroit to face the Red Wings Monday, and Viktor Stalberg could give them... Read »

May 20, 2013
Grading the Bulls: Vladimir Radmanovic

Grading the Bulls: Vladimir Radmanovic

These gritty and tough Bulls always seemed to find a way to win and their “more than enough” mentality caught a lot... Read »

May 20, 2013
Bear Bites: Kyle Long Signs Four-Year Deal

Bear Bites: Kyle Long Signs Four-Year Deal

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Kyle Long's new... Read »

May 20, 2013
CTA Riders Feel Effects of Red Line Rehab

CTA Riders Feel Effects of Red Line Rehab

The Chicago Transit Authority's crumbling Red Line tracks south of Roosevelt Road have shut down for the largest... Watch »

May 20, 2013
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