Michigan Rep. John Conyers denies sexual harassment settlements
Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. The...
View ArticleTrump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Drumstick and Wishbone
President Donald Trump is using his pardon power to keep a pair of turkeys from the Thanksgiving roaster. Trump continued the annual presidential tradition during an event Tuesday in the White House...
View ArticleCBS fires Charlie Rose after misconduct claims
CBS News fired morning show host Charlie Rose on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after several women who worked with him on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct, including groping...
View Article5 things to do in Chicago this weekend
We got the best events to attend this weekend around Chicago, including the Thanksgiving Day parade, a Bill Nye documentary and one of the city's best dance parties. Walk with McDonald’s Thanksgiving...
View ArticleMorning Spin: Emanuel calls New York vs. Chicago transit 'a tale of two cities'
Welcome to Clout Street: Morning Spin, our weekday feature to catch you up with what's going on in government and politics from Chicago to Springfield. Subscribe here. Topspin Mayor Rahm Emanuel...
View Article'60 Minutes' producer complained of sexual harassment, retaliation, ethics...
A former “60 Minutes” producer accused her supervisors of sexual harassment in a complaint she filed last year with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The producer’s complaint was one of 19...
View ArticleExperts say photo purchased at flea market for $10 is of Billy the Kid and...
Experts now believe a photo purchased at a flea market for $10 shows Billy the Kid standing with the lawman who ultimately killed him, making the snapshot potentially worth millions. Frank Abrams, a...
View ArticleReport: Industry hid decades-old study showing sugar's unhealthy effects
Big Sugar seems to have copied the Big Tobacco playbook, a new report contends. More than four decades ago, a study in rats funded by the sugar industry found evidence linking the sweetener to heart...
View Article'Chicago P.D.' star Jason Beghe investigated for 'anger issues'
Jason Beghe, the star of NBC's "Chicago P.D.," has been investigated for ongoing anger management issues. NBC launched the investigation after learning last year that there were multiple complaints...
View Article7 winter prep steps from 'This Old House' star Tom Silva
Winter is coming whether you like it not. Before the temperatures drop any further, follow these steps to keep the cold out of your house, and the heat in, while saving money on your energy bill. If...
View ArticleUber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57 million riders, drivers
Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service's customers and drivers. So far,...
View ArticleTeens charged with Chicago carjackings, may be connected to larger ring
Three teenagers have been charged in two recent carjackings, though police say they may be connected to a spree of carjackings in Chicago since Oct. 31, police said. The two 15-year-olds and a...
View Article30 years ago: A powerful video prankster could become Max Jailroom
On Sunday, Nov. 22, 1987, viewers watching "Doctor Who" on WTTW-TV experienced one of the oddest things ever to cross Chicago televisions: a 90-second hijacking of the airwaves, featuring a person...
View ArticleChicago's best cheap eats: 30 days of lunch deals, happy hour specials and more
Who doesn't love a great deal? For the next 30 days, Food & Dining is seeking out Chicago's best lunch deals, happy hour specials and inexpensive bites in all forms, all under $10, as we focus our...
View ArticleWoman accused of sexually abusing student she taught at Southwest Side...
A former teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a student while she worked at a charter school on the Southwest Side of Chicago, according to police.Megan Kotarski, 28, is charged with...
View ArticleU.S. Navy plane with 11 people aboard crashes into Pacific Ocean; 8 found alive
Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the Navy said. The C-2 "Greyhound" transport aircraft came down about...
View ArticleIn tough times, Northwestern’s Tyler Lancaster is there for his family
Tyler Lancaster is Northwestern’s man of superlatives — the heaviest, strongest and most eager to smile. Teammates believe the defensive tackle best embodies the ideals of Wildcats football, so they...
View Article10 things to know about Alex Spanos, Northwestern's sideline hype man who...
Pat Fitzgerald calls them Northwestern’s “secret sauce.” Well, the secret is out on the Wildcats’ sports performance coaches — especially Alex Spanos. During Saturday’s romp over Minnesota at...
View ArticleReport: Waukegan water 'safe to drink,' but city should improve 90-year-old...
A 70-page report designed to address concerns raised by an anonymous letter concludes that the Waukegan's water is safe to drink, but improvements are necessary to keep the city's 90-year-old water...
View ArticleFormer USA Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sex charges
A former doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple charges of sexual assault and will face at least 25 years...
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