Yellow Line to Skokie out of service for next several days, CTA says
The bad news for CTA Yellow Line riders: Service will be shut down at least for several days, with no clear idea of when it will resume. The good news:...
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Maurie Berman, founder of Chicago’s iconic Superdawg, dies at 89
Several veterans opened food stands to supplement their student incomes on the GI Bill after World War II, but Maurie Berman wanted something different. "He wanted to open something more...
Chicago Archdiocese sues for return of jewelry removed from church
The Archdiocese of Chicago filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on Wednesday demanding the return of jewelry and gowns it alleges three parishioners removed from a shrine at...
Chicago Archdiocese sues for return of jewelry removed from church
The Archdiocese of Chicago filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on Wednesday demanding the return of jewelry and gowns it alleges three parishioners removed from a shrine at...
Willie Wilson, third in Chicago mayor’s race, exploring presidential run
After finishing third place in Chicago's February mayoral election, Willie Wilson announced he is exploring a presidential run. Wilson, who garnered 10.7 percent of the vote, ran for mayor despite...
3rd man in court over McDonald’s confrontation that injured 2 kids
A third man involved in a gang-related confrontation that began in a McDonald's drive-thru and later injured two children appeared in bond court Sunday. Alexis Andrade, 22, of the 2300...
O’Hare expansion among challenges for new aviation commissioner
In introducing Ginger Evans as Chicago's new aviation commissioner Sunday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlined his agenda for making Chicago more than an aviation hub, but a global gateway. "It's one...
Judge orders mental exam for woman known as ‘serial stowaway’
Wishing her good luck, a judge ordered a mental evaluation Thursday for a 63-year-old woman who has become known as a serial stowaway after repeated arrests for sneaking onto planes...
State panel: PTSD, migraines OK for medical pot, but not anxiety, diabetes
An Illinois panel Monday recommended allowing medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, anorexia and migraine headaches, but rejected its use for anxiety and diabetes. The Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory...
Prominent Pilsen priest removed for relationship with woman
A prominent Roman Catholic priest in Pilsen has been removed from his ministry after the Archdiocese of Chicago received an allegation from an adult woman of an inappropriate relationship. The...