Republican lawmakers distance themselves from Trump on memo; Democrats push...
A fierce partisan battle over the Justice Department and its role in the Russia investigation moves into its second week Monday as Democrats try to persuade the House Intelligence Committee to release...
View ArticleNo thaw in sight for free-agent freeze-out
To tank or not to tank. That’s the question several teams had to ask themselves as the 2017-18 offseason began, and with a week to go until spring training camps open, it looks like there are almost...
View ArticleAmtrak crash in South Carolina leaves 2 dead, more than 100 hurt
An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a parked freight train in the early-morning darkness Sunday after a thrown switch sent it hurtling down a side track, authorities said. Two Amtrak crew members...
View ArticleChicago police to meet with federal, state officials to combat rise in...
Officials from multiple law enforcement agencies plan to meet Monday at Chicago Police Department headquarters to hammer out details of a new task force aimed at curbing the surge of carjackings in...
View ArticleMan shot by Harvey police is charged with running down officer with squad car
A Homewood man was twice shot by a Harvey police officer when he tried to flee the scene of a crash in the officer’s squad car and ran over the officer’s leg, prosecutors said Sunday. Ricky Larkin,...
View ArticlePlaying time or not, Omer Asik happy to be back with Bulls
Omer Asik is a man of few words, and the veteran center didn’t need many to describe his feelings about being back with the Bulls. His smile said it all. “An unbelievable two years,” said Asik, who...
View ArticleBulls remain open for business, with Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant available
Jameer Nelson is on the Bulls. He really is. The veteran guard wore Bulls practice gear and everything as Sunday’s workout at USC concluded. He joined in a shooting drill and engaged in some easygoing...
View ArticleAustin man shot friend because she was 'being too loud,' prosecutors say
An Austin man shot a 30-year-old acquaintance during an argument that began because he thought she was being too loud, prosecutors said Sunday. Terrell Washington, 37, was charged with attempted...
View ArticleSeveral inches of snow forecast for Monday afternoon into evening rush
Chicago will see a sunny and snowless Monday morning, but the entire metro area will be under a winter weather advisory from noon to midnight, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Mark...
View ArticleGresham man charged with murder in fiancee's shooting death
A Gresham man charged in the shooting death of his 56-year-old fiancee admitted to the attack during a phone conversation with his niece, prosecutors said Sunday. Rory Watson, 57, was charged with...
View ArticlePhotos: Justin Timberlake Super Bowl 2018 halftime show
Justin Timberlake performs at halftime of Super Bowl 2018 on February 4, 2018.
View ArticleHolocaust denier likely to appear on ballot for GOP for Chicago-area...
A west suburban man known as a Holocaust denier and for his ties to neo-Nazism is expected to advance to November’s general election for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District seat. Arthur J. Jones, 70,...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake fades in ho-hum Super Bowl halftime show
No Prince hologram, no ‘N Sync reunion, and no wardrobe malfunctions. Compared to what might have been, Justin Timberlake’s performance Sunday during the Super Bowl LII halftime was a ho-hum affair: a...
View ArticleHow Trump replied to a 7-year-old's anguished letter
The manila envelope arrived on Mary Olsen's doorstep the day after Christmas, and in its top left corner were three words that stopped her: "THE WHITE HOUSE." It was addressed to her daughter, Ava,...
View ArticleSuper Bowl LII: Eagles vs. Patriots
Photos from Super Bowl LII between the Eagles and Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
View ArticleGrading the Super Bowl ads we've seen so far
In the Ad Bowl accompanying Super Bowl LII, there are some surprises this year: No Clydesdales from Budweiser, for one, and a spate of spots touting companies’ philanthropic efforts. That’s a shift...
View ArticleLive Super Bowl LII updates: Patriots take first lead, go up 33-32 midway...
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have taken their first lead in the first 1,000-yard Super Bowl. Brady threw his second touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski and third overall, and Stephen...
View ArticleTillerson won't rule out possible Pence meeting with North Koreans at Olympics
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday dangled the possibility of direct contact between U.S. and North Korean officials at the Olympics when he declined to shoot down a question about a meeting...
View ArticleEvanston runner with disability loses appeal in IHSA lawsuit, but legal...
Evanston Township High School senior Aaron Holzmueller’s long quest to establish a place for para-ambulatory athletes at the state track meet suffered another setback last week when a federal...
View ArticleFour Aurora Catholic grade schools to consolidate
Four Aurora Catholic grade schools are set to be consolidated into one school. Next school year, Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Joseph, St. Peter and St. Therese of Jesus schools will become one new...
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