As Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle scrambles to collect the votes she needs to pass her penny-on-the-dollar sales tax increase, she's holding out the possibility she'll scale back the tax hike down the road if the state approves her pr...
On my way out of the United Center last month two hours after the Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in six seasons, Patrick Sharp emerged from a euphoric dressing room full of teammates to hug some friends and family members in the hallway.
The Confederate flag was lowered from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse to the cheers of thousands on Friday, ending its 54-year presence there and marking a stunning political reversal in a state where many thought the rebel banner woul...
Although the Chicago's landmarks commission granted preliminary landmark status to Marina City on Thursday, permanent protection for the riverfront complex is not yet a sure thing.
Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born actor with the dark, soulful eyes who soared to international stardom in movie epics, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died Friday. He was 83.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and wife Kristin Cavallari announced Thursday they are expecting a girl. "Our new addition!," Cavallari captioned a photo of herself hugging Cutler and holding a pair of hot pink Converse sneakers for tots. "The...