Chicagoland News
Should comatose man be allowed to stay here?
Some family members trying to block UIC move
An undocumented immigrant at a Chicago hospital has ignited a dispute over health care.
Who calls the shots? Not you
When a homeowner tried to speak at a City Council hearing on zoning for a project in his neighborhood, aldermen threatened to toss him.
Shooting near McDonald's may have been retaliation
The shooting that left one man dead near the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's restaurant early Monday may have been in retaliation for the victim having testified in a court case last year, a law enforcement source said.
Passenger jet swerves off runway at Madrid airport
MADRID, Spain (AP) _ An airliner bound for the Canary Islands swerved off the runway while departing from Madrid airport Wednesday, Spain's national airport authority said.
American Airlines launches Wi-Fi service
American Airlines launched Wi-Fi service on 15 of its airplanes Wednesday, providing broadband Internet access on coast-to-coast flights in the U.S.
Sax player for Dave Matthews Band dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ LeRoi Moore, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday of injuries suffered in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle in June. He was 46.
Barack Obama records sealed at the University of Illinois
Sen. Joe Lieberman to speak at Republican convention
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Republican official tells The Associated Press that Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman will be speaking at the Republican National Convention.
Amtrak equipment shortages limit service growth in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin meeting with Amtrak, IDOT officials to discuss strategies to improve state's railways
Amtrak ridership is going strong, with seats sold out...
2 arrested in Cicero barricade incident
A barricade situation in a Cicero home ended peacefully early Wednesday with two people taken into custody.
Kids urged to attend, skip first day of school
As the first day of school nears for Chicago Public Schools, two movements to improve education for its mostly low-income, minority students are on a collision course. The Black Star Project and its Million Father March -- a five-year-old movement...
Federal hiriing monitor eyes city layoffs, too
How can an administration that rigged city hiring be trusted to lay off well over 1,000 city employees on the square -- without ordering a political purge? Federal hiring monitor Noelle Brennan apparently wants to know. Now that Mayor Daley is poi...
Plan to sell railway picks up some steam
Canadian National Railway's attempt to buy the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway is picking up supporters. U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski will announce on Thursday that he is backing the controversial sale. The Western Springs Democrat declined to comment...
Cicero shooting ends with residential takeover
Two teenage boys are in custody after raiding an apartment and barricading themselves inside after a Tuesday night shooting in west suburban Cicero.
81 new firefighters are first group from '06 test
Chicago's first firefighters entrance exam in more than a decade finally produced its first graduating class Tuesday at a time of great uncertainty: Police and fire layoffs are on the table to close a $420 million budget gap.
One dead, one wounded in South Chicago shooting
One of two men in their late teens wounded by gunmen they were allegedly about to shoot has died Wednesday on the South Side.
Local teen goes to Hollywood with gridiron heroics
Rather than waiting for the dismissal bell Tuesday at Joliet West High School with the rest of the sophomore class, Jasmine Plummer was waiting for her luggage -- at Los Angeles International Airport. Jasmine, 15, has a pretty good excuse for miss...
Should train conductors know CPR?
A Melrose Park man suffered an apparent heart attack on a Metra train and died Monday, which led the passenger who was seated beside him to wonder why Metra conductors aren't trained in CPR.
Fellow officers mourn off-duty cop shot last week
The mournful drone from a lone bagpiper drifted skyward as Chicago Police Detective Robert Soto's steel-blue casket was eased gently into a hearse Tuesday afternoon.
Chicagoan betters city by building African schools
Zeleke Gessesse makes Chicago shine as a compassionate city through the care it shows for young people in Africa. The reggae musician and Lincoln Park resident is the co-founder with Ziggy Marley of One Love Africa. Since its inception 12 years ag...
Repairs Begin Today On Lake Shore Drive
Construction on the southbound Drive starts after morning rush hour.
Hospital Death Rates Listed
Hospital death rates have been closely guarded secrets. But now, they're available online.
'The Most Difficult Budget We've Had... In Years'
Daley mentions 'recession', won't discuss possibility of police and fire layoffs.
Report: Residences A Possibility For Tribune Tower
It's reported the Chicago Tribune could move its operations out of the Tribune Tower, turning the building into a residential development.
Obama To Announce VP In Springfield
Amid growing speculation on his choice of a running mate, Barack Obama plans a return to the city where he launched his presidential campaign.
City, Citizens Struggle With $400M Budget Deficit
Mayor Richard Daley said he's listening to the public as he decides how to deal with a $400 million budget shortfall.
Caught On Camera: Woman Assaulted In Elevator
An 85-year-old Brooklyn woman is robbed and assaulted in an elevator, and the whole thing is caught on tape by a surveillance camera.
Olympics By The Numbers
Did you see the 2,008 drummers in the Opening Ceremonies? Numbers are significant in Chinese culture -- and in Olympic medals.
Fay's Chance Of Being Hurricane Diminishes
Tropical Storm Fay hugs the east coast of Florida, where it has weakened.
Shawn Johnson Gets Elusive Gold
Shawn Johnson comes through in her last chance to grab gold, while Nastia Liukin adds another silver to her impressive collection.
Past Supermodels: How Do They Look Now?
Are these supermodels of yore still hot?
Cicero Standoff Ends With Two Shot, Injured
Two teenage boys are in custody after raiding an apartment and barricading themselves inside after a Tuesday night shooting in west suburban Cicero.
Increasingly Popular Amtrak Seeks Upgrades
The head of Amtrak is set to appear in Chicago Wednesday to discuss upgrades for the increasingly popular service.
Slain Police Officer Remembered
Fellow Chicago police officers salute the life of a colleague who solved crimes -- and then became the victim of one.
College Presidents Push For Lowering Drinking Age
A new group with a big voice tackles the debate over the national drinking age, worrying that the current law may not be working.
Obama, VP choice to campaign Saturday
Barack Obama and his newly named running mate will campaign together Saturday at the place where the Democratic presidential hopeful formally launched his White House bid.
Four injured when Pace bus, car collide
Four people were injured in an accident involving a car and a Pace bus in the south suburbs early Wednesday morning.
Two people taken in custody after standoff
People who live in one Cicero neighborhood were forced to leave their homes because of a police standoff.
More public hearings on city's budget crisis
The city of Chicago is holding two more public hearings on the looming budget crisis.
Burned landlord remains in critical condition
A South Side landlord remains in critical condition with burns over 90 percent of his body.
Slain officer mourned by friends, family
A funeral mass was held Tuesday for Chicago Police Officer Robert Soto, who was shot to death last week.
Amtrak, Illinois officials to discuss service
The head of Amtrak is set to appear in Chicago to discuss upgrades for the increasingly popular service.
Daley says politics won't taint layoffs
Despite a history of political hiring, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is scoffing at a federal hiring monitor's demand for guarantees the threatened layoff of city employees due to a huge budget deficit won't turn into a political purge.
Fire chief quits during contract talks
A suburban Chicago fire chief who said he was fed up with wrangling with a firefighters union has retired after 20 years on the job.
Surprised cargo screening conduct at O'Hare
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the first time has used a mobile X-ray machine capable of screening the contents of large cargo containers to check trucks entering O'Hare International Airport.