Puerto Rico reports increase in overall deaths after storm
The pace of deaths quickened on Puerto Rico immediately after Hurricane Maria — well beyond the number of deaths officially attributed to the Category 4 storm. Officials in the U.S. territory on...
View ArticleCity officials rip Burke idea to fine pedestrians using cellphones in...
A pair of key Chicago aldermen want to fine pedestrians up to $500 if they’re caught texting or using a cellphone while walking through an intersection, an idea that quickly drew skepticism from city...
View ArticleDemocrats speed Virginia's transformation — thanks to Trump
The sweeping gains won by Democrats in Tuesday's elections complete Virginia's transformation into the only blue state of the old Confederacy. Where the Harry Byrd machine once conspired to keep black...
View ArticleJerry Jones hires attorney, threatens lawsuit over Roger Goodell contract...
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told owners on the NFL's compensation committee, the body charged with negotiating a contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell, that he has hired high-profile...
View ArticleBears should win most important game of John Fox era — but don't count on it
Not since Dec. 22, 2008, have the Bears been favored against the Packers. Kyle Orton started at quarterback. Alex Brown, who now analyzes games for NBC Sports Chicago, saved that one with a blocked...
View ArticleLawsuit: Tinley Park attorney defamed by political candidates
A Tinley Park attorney alleges in a lawsuit he was defamed by candidates running in this past spring's municipal election and that his reputation and business have suffered as a result. The complaint...
View ArticlePace board approves 25-cent fare hike for 2018
The Pace board of directors approved a budget on Wednesday that will raise fares next year by a quarter a ride. Pace, the bus service primarily serving the suburbs, has not had an overall fare hike...
View ArticleBears eager to turn new receiver Dontrelle Inman loose
The Bears were back at practice Wednesday, gearing up for this weekend’s game against the Packers. John Fox’s team is favored for the first time all season, but the coach said he hasn’t had to warn...
View ArticleBobby Portis makes case in Bulls position battle with Nikola Mirotic
After posting an unexpected 21-point, 13-rebound, four-assist box score in his season debut Tuesday night, Bobby Portis proved night he’s not out of surprises. Speaking before practice Wednesday, he...
View ArticleDecision delayed on 1994 murder case in which DNA points away from 2 inmates...
Nevest Coleman’s family stood in a circle outside a Cook County courtroom. Nearby, Darryl Fulton’s relatives did the same. Both families turned out to hear whether prosecutors would clear Coleman and...
View ArticleChicago aldermen approve sexual harassment rules for themselves, mayor
Chicago aldermen on Wednesday approved adding elected officials to rules barring sexual harassment of other city officials or employees, a response to the issue put in the spotlight by sexual...
View ArticleLawmakers get sexual harassment prevention training: If you wouldn't say it...
State lawmakers began sexual harassment prevention training Wednesday, their latest step in a push to change a decadeslong culture at the Capitol where women have complained of being objectified,...
View ArticleSigning day roundup: Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu signs with Illinois
Illinois coach Brad Underwood said he didn’t need long to see what kind of addition Morgan Park point guard Ayo Dosunmu would be to the program. “It was very evident from Day 1, from watching 5 to 10...
View ArticleAT&T, antitrust officials have discussed shedding CNN in mega-deal for Time...
Justice Department officials told AT&T that its $85 billion bid to acquire Time Warner is unlikely to be approved without major changes, a move that is driving the two sides toward a high-stakes...
View ArticleMadigan and the 'changing' culture in Springfield
For everyone who’s been outraged about sexual harassment since those stories broke about Hollywood producer Harvey (aka The Fat Sexy Beast) Weinstein, let me give you some soothing Illinois political...
View Article3 ways to measure Mitch Trubisky's development in second half of season
When Mitch Trubisky returned to Halas Hall after a short off-week trip home to Ohio, it was the first time he had come back with experience as the Bears’ starting quarterback. That fresh ownership of...
View ArticleTop GOP senator says election losses could complicate tax reform plan
House Republicans leaders scrambled Wednesday to patch a $74 billion hole they had created in their own tax plan, leaving them with a painful choice between scaling back the bill's benefits for...
View ArticleDetainees regularly expose themselves to female public defenders, suit alleges
A lawsuit on behalf of female Cook County assistant public defenders alleged Wednesday that authorities have not done enough to stop male detainees from exposing themselves, masturbating and...
View ArticleBruce Pearl reportedly not cooperating in Auburn investigation
Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl says he can't comment on a report that states he hasn't been cooperating with the school's internal investigation into the program. ESPN reported Wednesday...
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