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September 30, 2018

Tiebreak games needed to settle NL Central, NL West races

For the first time in Major League Baseball history, a pair of tiebreaking games will settle two National League division titles after all four tied teams won on Sunday.

September 29, 2018

Otis Rush, legendary Chicago blues guitarist, dead at 84

Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-tinged music influenced artists from Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton to the rock band Led Zeppelin, died Saturday at the age of 84, his longtime manager said.

September 28, 2018

Chicago mom tried to drown son, 3, days after posting online that he had died: police

Authorities in Chicago this week said a South Side mother falsely wrote on social media that her 3-year-old son had died, then tried to drown him in a bathtub days later.

September 26, 2018

Good Samaritan shot, killed after chasing hit-and-run driver in Chicago

A man who friends said had just beaten cancer and was looking for a fresh start was shot and killed in a drive-by attack early Tuesday after he chased down a driver who struck a bicyclist and drove off on Chicago's South Side, officials said.

September 25, 2018

Chinese student accused of spying on US engineers

A Chinese citizen living in Chicago was arrested Tuesday for allegedly spying on U.S. engineers and scientists, including defense contractors, on behalf of the Chinese government, federal prosecutors said.

September 23, 2018

Rainbow-flag burning priest removed from Chicago parish

A Chicago priest who defied orders and went ahead in burning a rainbow flag – commonly known as the flag for LGBT pride – has been removed from his parish in the city's Avondale neighborhood.

September 20, 2018

Prosecutors rest in murder trial of white Chicago officer accused of shooting black teen 16 times

Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Jason Van Dyke, a white Chicago police officer, accused of fatally shooting Laquan McDonald, a black teenager, 16 times.

September 19, 2018

Obama Foundation deal with Chicago calls for $10 fee on 99-year lease: reports

The foundation behind the planned Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has a tentative agreement with the city to pay just $10 to use 19.3 acres of city park space for 99 years, according to a report.

September 16, 2018

Illinois schools set up 'active shooter' boxes that look like fire alarms

More than 20 schools in Illinois reportedly have installed emergency response alarms on campuses in preparation for possible active shooter situations.

September 14, 2018

Licensed gun owner aids Illinois cops in shootout with suspect; 1 officer injured

A licensed gun owner was hailed Thursday for his role in helping police in suburban Chicago stop a suspect who was firing an automatic weapon, officials said.