Prayers, hope are with pope
The selection of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany as Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday was marked by ringing bells and grateful prayers in Illinois--but also by worries about where he...
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Strict leader may deepen rift in U.S. flock, some fear
In his new role as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church in America, Pope Benedict XVI takes on a divided flock, with some believers fervently clinging to fundamental church...
Storm rips part of roof off Homer Glen facility
The roof of a southwest suburban sports and convention center appears to be the biggest victim of severe weather that ripped through the Chicago area Wednesday with torrential showers and...
Suspect shot and takes off at 100 m.p.h.
A man suspected of stealing a car and then pushing a police officer who tried to arrest him in Joliet was shot by another officer during the incident, but still...
Democrats revel in countywide gains
In the days leading up to Tuesday's election, Will County State's Atty. Jeff Tomczak put his money where his mouth was. He lent himself $85,000 and mailed slick fliers to...
Truck probe tags city aide
The former No. 2 official in the Chicago Water Department squeezed bribes and campaign contributions from truck company owners who wanted to keep work in the Hired Truck Program, according...
Investigators try to put pieces of puzzle together in tragedy
Drivers behind the Chicago motor coach that crashed in Arkansas over the weekend have told investigators the bus was traveling slightly over the speed limit when it left the highway,...
Investigators try to put pieces of puzzle together in tragedy
Drivers behind the Chicago motor coach that crashed in Arkansas over the weekend have told investigators the bus was traveling slightly over the speed limit when it left the highway,...
Many avenues in bus crash probe
Investigators said Sunday that they have found nothing to explain why a Chicago tour bus loaded with passengers veered off an Arkansas highway and crashed, killing 14 people and injuring...
Father, son a study in clout
They represent an unlikely political dynasty. The father, a battle-scarred Chicago Democrat from Bridgeport, is a behind-the-scenes power broker who wielded his considerable influence while he was a top official...