Dan Mihalopoulos

Weekend gun violence in Chicago that sparked heightened concern from city leaders and the public left three dozen people shot, at least seven of whom were killed, officials reported Monday...

After nine months as a dropout, Marcus Greer told administrators at his new alternative high school that he was determined to get his life together, graduate and stay out of...

Chicago's first-ever cab surcharge linked to fuel prices managed to irk both cabdrivers and their passengers Wednesday. "People are going to give less tip," said Fadil Prses, waiting outside his...

Backed by a clout-heavy cast, the Chicago Children's Museum announced Thursday that it has formally asked the city for approval to build a $100 million facility in Grant Park. Despite...

Veteran Democratic political operative Patrick Botterman guided candidates for offices from alderman to Congress in a career driven by the adrenaline of hard-fought campaigns and dedicated, more often than not,...

Chicago aldermen wield near-absolute power over development in their wards, but most insist they get neighborhood input from community groups or handpicked advisory panels before approving or rejecting projects. What...

A city supervisor was accused Wednesday of using taxpayer money to buy kitchen cabinets, custom counter tops, power tools and other materials for his side job rehabbing homes. Kevin O'Gorman,...

Drivers who cause injury or death by disobeying a traffic-control aide, police officer, firefighter or school crossing guard could face up to six months in jail under an ordinance that...

Toni Foulkes promised to be an independent voice for residents of the 15th Ward during the recently completed aldermanic election. Yet when she takes office next month, the alderman-elect will...

Mayor Richard Daley won re-election in February, but Tuesday's runoff election will determine how many friendly faces he can rely on in the City Council over the next four years....