Rizzo homers twice as Cubs beat Giants 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit two home runs, Kyle Hendricks tossed seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Attorneys: Former House speaker seeks lawsuit settlement
CHICAGO (AP) — Lawyers for a sexual abuse victim of Dennis Hastert and the former U.S. House speaker himself say he’s seeking a settlement of a lawsuit filed over a broken $3.5 million hush-money pact.
Chicago train service to install new camera system
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s commuter train service is installing an upgraded, $11 million camera system meant to enhance safety, including by taking video of engineers.
Chicago schools to borrow about $900 million
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education has authorized borrowing about $900 million after the district’s finance chief warned it would run out of money if it didn’t do so.
Former pizzeria operator guilty of drug charges
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman accused of using a pizzeria as a front for drug-trafficking has been convicted of multiple drug charges.
Grand jury indicts man in fatal shooting of judge
CHICAGO (AP) — A grand jury has formally indicted a Chicago man charged in the fatal shooting last month of a Cook County judge.
Legislative hearing takes up child welfare agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Testimonies at a legislative hearing have revealed investigators with Illinois’ child welfare agency face high caseloads and feel pressured to quickly wrap up abuse investigations.
Teen dies after younger brother accidently shoots him
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in suburban Chicago say a teen accidentally shot in the face by his 10-year-old brother has died.
Mayor seeks to revoke liquor license of club after shooting
DOLTON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago mayor says he’ll move forward with trying to revoke the liquor license of a nightclub where five people were seriously injured in a shooting earlier this month.
Decatur dad charged in crash that killed 1-year-old daughter
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A Decatur man has been jailed on $300,000 bond after his arrest on preliminary charges related to a crash that left his 1-year-old daughter dead.
Special prosecutor to probe Macon County misconduct claims
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A special prosecutor has been named to investigate misconduct allegations involving Macon County State’s Attorney Jay Scott.
Chicago officials seek requests to overhaul Midway parking
CHICAGO (AP) — City of Chicago officials are moving ahead with the next phase of a $323 million makeover of Midway International Airport.
Parent company of DeVry University changing its name
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The company that owns one of the nation’s largest for-profit college chains is changing its name.
Man accused of stealing $10 million in mortgage scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has been charged in connection with the theft of $10 million of equity in the homes of elderly people on the city’s West Side.
Chicago education officials considering borrowing plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools wants to borrow up to $500 million for the new fiscal year, in addition to nearly $400 million in short-term loans to finish out this year and make a pension payment.
$100M gift to create University of Chicago health institute
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago-area family is giving $100 million to establish an institute at a medical center that seeks to boost efforts to improve health and prevent disease by optimizing the body’s own defenses.
After England bombing, Chicago reminds people to be alert
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago emergency-management officials are reminding residents to report anything suspicious that could indicate possible terrorist activity.
Treasurer returns Purple Heart to WWII vet’s family
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have returned a Purple Heart medal to the daughter of a late World War II veteran.
Cubs paying for additional security cameras at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are providing $1 million to the city to help pay for an expansion of video surveillance around Wrigley Field.
LISTEN: Superintendents hold press conference after trip to Springfield
Area school superintendents and even some students from throughout the local Regional Office of Education region went to Springfield Wedenesday to talk about the state budget impasse and school funding problems with local lawmakers. When they returned,