OCT. 31 UPDATE: Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion rescue of public transit by turning to unexpected revenue sources that required also coming up with $1 billion for tollway renovations. The ...

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Chicago's beloved Leo High School choir was honored with a welcome home celebration after its run on "America's Got Talent." The celebration was held at Merionetter Park on Saturday, which featured ...

The volunteer, who also lacks legal status, said he came to the U.S. fleeing death threats in Veracruz, Mexico, 28 years ago.

1984: Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg was named the National League’s MVP. Sandberg — who hit .314 in 156 games for ...

A kitten was rescued by firefighters from an apartment fire in a Chicago suburb Saturday morning. Firefighters in Orland Park responded to an apartment fire Saturday morning on the 15200 block of Al ...

A surprise guest brought an impactful gift to the Leo High School Choir during their welcome back party Saturday after the group made it to the finale of "America's Got Talent." The celebration took ...

For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. Dozens of bus lines were on the chopping block, they warned, along with whole ...

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Facing exile at home, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia seek safety and refuge in the Forest of Arden. Lost amidst the trees, these wounded souls end up finding a community ...

(Mass Appeal) - There isn't a training manual that comes with being a parent or caregiver--while I'm sure there are plenty of us who wish there was. Parent Villages in Springfield is helping fill that ...