Baby, 2 girls and man die in South Chicago fire, suspect in custody
A 3-month-old baby, two girls 4 and 7, and a man died in an extra-alarm fire in an apartment building in the South Chicago neighborhood early Tuesday, and police said...
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Is music by a DJ ‘fine art’? Cook County judge may decide
Whether two Chicago entertainment venues owe six-figure sums in back taxes could hinge upon a question more characteristic of a philosophy class than a courtroom: What kind of music is...
Northeastern Illinois University hires CPD’s Escalante as police chief
The second-in-command of the Chicago Police Department is leaving to become police chief at Northeastern Illinois University. First Deputy Superintendent John Escalante will retire from the department after serving 30...
No decision from judge on barring transgender student from locker room
A federal judge on Monday said he's holding off on deciding whether to temporarily ban a transgender student from using the girls' locker room and restroom at a suburban high...
Northeastern Illinois University set to open first dorm
For the first time in Northeastern Illinois University's history, the lead-up to the first day of classes this fall includes a ritual commonplace at other universities: move-in day. The Northwest...
Employment board: Ex-College of DuPage controller entitled to unemployment benefits
A state employment agency dealt College of DuPage another setback in its attempt to deny unemployment benefits to its former controller, who was fired last fall for poor fiscal practices....
Downers Grove, College of DuPage board member appointed to Sandack seat
DuPage and Will County GOP leaders have tapped Downers Grove Republican David Olsen to fill ex-Rep. Ron Sandack's seat in the Illinois House, and to contest the November general election...
Backdraft injures 4 firefighters during West Side fire
Four firefighters were burned in a backdraft that erupted during a blaze Sunday afternoon at a West Side residential building. The fire, in the 4900 block of West Potomac Avenue...
St. Bernard clinic in Englewood brings more medical services closer to home
Dennis Campbell of Englewood has had to visit the doctor more than a few times this summer. On a recent morning, Campbell had an appointment for an ultrasound. Previously, he...
Chicago activists protest police hate crime ordinance with Homan Square sit-in
A group of Chicago activists has staged a demonstration since Friday near a controversial West Side police facility, vowing not to leave until the City Council formally scraps a proposed...