Congress dashes hope for end-of-year solution for immigrant 'Dreamers,' punts...
A promised year-end deal to protect the young immigrants known as Dreamers from deportation collapsed Wednesday as Republicans in Congress — fresh off passage of their tax plan — prepared to punt...
View Article'He thinks he needs a gun for protection'; 5-year-old shot by stray bullet...
An hour before surgery on his hand Wednesday afternoon, 5-year-old Kavan Collins climbed on tables and slid around in cotton socks on the hospital room’s tile floor. Aside from the wrappings on his...
View ArticleIllinois still waiting on quarterback Coran Taylor but signs nine from Florida
Quarterback Coran Taylor held off signing with Illinois on Wednesday, the first day recruits were eligible to sign binding letters of intent with colleges during a new early signing period. The Peoria...
View ArticleTrump says it's imploding, but 'Obamacare' surprises with nearly 9 million...
In a remarkably strong show of consumer demand, nearly 9 million people signed up for "Obamacare" next year, as government numbers out Thursday proved predictions of its collapse wrong yet again. The...
View ArticleDuring secret visit, Pence tells Afghan president: U.S. is 'here to see this...
Vice President Mike Pence told Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on a secret visit to Afghanistan on Thursday that the U.S. is "here to see this through" as they discussed a newly announced U.S. strategy...
View ArticleProsecutors drop murder charges against 2 who allege cop beat them into...
Cook County prosecutors dropped double murder charges Thursday against two longtime inmates just days after a judge threw out their confessions because of what he called “bald-faced lies” by a...
View ArticlePapa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests by players — comments for which the company...
View ArticleFord CEO apologizes for harassment cases at Chicago plant
Ford CEO Jim Hackett is apologizing for multiple instances of sexual harassment at an assembly plant in Chicago. In a letter sent Thursday to employees, Hackett said Ford won't tolerate harassment or...
View ArticleWoman, 72, dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Gary
Over the years, Tina Hoskins loved to trade recipes and was often seen barbecuing in her backyard. She was a kind, welcoming woman and a great cook who would often bring over food, such as her potato...
View ArticleThird Notre Dame player suspended for bowl game vs LSU
No. 14 Notre Dame has suspended a third player for the Citrus Bowl against No. 16 LSU. Junior tight end Alize Mack, who saw considerable playing time this year after missing the 2016 season because of...
View ArticleTinley group rooted in helping people research family histories: 'It's like...
With gatherings that likely will include extended relatives traditionally on the schedule, the holidays can be a great time to get started filling in some of the blank branches on the family tree....
View ArticlePritzker has a Berrios problem, and he won't touch it
J.B. Pritzker has a boil on his neck the size of Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios. Actually, it is Joe Berrios, as if Joe just walked out of the Erie Cafe after a nice veal chop. Now he’s sitting on...
View ArticleSenate, House pass temporary spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Republican-led Congress narrowly passed a temporary spending bill Thursday to avert a government shutdown, doing the bare minimum in a sprint toward the holidays and punting disputes on...
View ArticleDrunk school bus driver was nearly 3 times over legal limit when picking up...
A 52-year-old bus driver is accused of driving drunk when she tried to pick up special needs students from a Summit school, prosecutors said. Karen Kawa, of Chicago Ridge, is charged with one count of...
View ArticleCook County Jail drops below 6,000 inmates to lowest level in decades
The population at the Cook County Jail has fallen below 6,000 inmates, its lowest point in decades, sheriff’s officials said Thursday. Cara Smith, chief policy officer for Sheriff Tom Dart, said the...
View ArticleTrump advisers vent frustrations about GOP, 2018 strategy as president listens
Within hours of celebrating President Donald Trump's biggest legislative achievement at the South Portico of the White House on Wednesday, his aides and outside advisers came for a spirited, and at...
View ArticleTax code changes will affect your paycheck, and W-4s will require tweaking
The tax reform bill approved by Congress on Wednesday will affect your paycheck next year, but at this point, nobody knows when — or by how much. Employers and payroll administrators are waiting for...
View ArticleJudge dismisses lawsuit alleging Trump violated emoluments clause
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that President Donald Trump violated the Constitution's emoluments clause because his hotels and restaurants do business with foreign governments...
View ArticleCSO guest conductor Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct, withdraws from...
In the latest round of accusations of sexual misconduct that have rocked the classical music world recently, three opera singers and a classical musician — including a former member of the Civic...
View Article15-year-old girl who was reported missing found dead in East Chicago
A missing East Chicago girl was found dead Thursday, authorities said. Police were called to a home the 600 block of West 151st Street in East Chicago. The girl was identified as Alicia Casares, 15,...
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