‘Broadview Six’ blowback to heat up for US attorney in coming weeks
For weeks, Chicago's U.S. attorney's office has tried to tamp down a scandal over alleged...
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3 men charged — 1 with a hate crime — in attack on CBS news crew near Adler Planetarium
Three men are facing felony charges in connection to the attack on the CBS news...
Illinois Speaker Welch calls on Rep. Harry Benton to resign after investigation of his conduct
Illinois Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch also said that if state Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield...
25 seasons in, with more to come, Christopher Bell has built the Grant Park Chorus into Chicago’s finest
Christopher Bell oversaw the choir’s transition from a semi-professional to a professional ensemble.
Oak Park’s newest bookstore returns tomes to storied location
A new Barnes & Noble opened Wednesday in Oak Park, making it the third of...
Review: ‘Minions & Monsters’ is an animated love letter to Old Hollywood
Director Pierre Coffin would like a little respect — and maybe an Oscar. So would...
What to do in Chicago: Fourth of July parades and the Tinley Park Country Fest
Around the area this weekend, plenty of parades and fireworks for the Fourth of July,...
Today in Chicago History: ‘America Windows’ gifted to Art Institute by artist Marc Chagall
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 2, according...
Today in History: First Walmart store opens
On July 2, 1962, the first Walmart store opened in Rogers, Arkansas.
Asking Eric: Brother and sister-in-law insulted me in voicemail
Dear Eric: In the voicemail my sister-in-law told their friends that her husband's sister "was...
World Cup: Folarin Balogun scores go-ahead goal for US in knockout win — and then a red card
Folarin Balogun leads the U.S. with three goals, but will miss the round of 16...
World Cup: US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep dreams alive
The U.S. win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 in this year's expanded tournament...