July 10, 2016 Reporter shaves massive beard calling attention to Illinois budget standoff A political reporter in Illinois has finally had his beard shaved after more than 13 months of growing the bushy facial hair to bring attention to the state's budget impasse.
July 9, 2016 Latest: Shootings deadliest for law enforcement since 9/11 The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:20 a.m.
July 7, 2016 NBA stars react to Dwyane Wade signing with the Bulls After playing 13 seasons and winning three NBA championships in Miami, along with a Finals MVP award, Dwyane Wade is headed to his hometown of Chicago in the latest colossal free agency move during what has been a wild offseason.
July 7, 2016 Officer's lawyers seek shooting victim's juvenile records Lawyers for Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke are seeking the juvenile records of the teenager he is accused of unjustly shooting to death.
July 5, 2016 3 shot to death, dozens hurt in Chicago over July 4 weekend Chicago police flooded the streets with thousands of officers over the July 4 weekend.
July 5, 2016 Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang investigated over alleged sexual assault Chicago police reportedly are investigating a sexual assault allegation made against Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang over an incident that occurred last month.
July 5, 2016 Abner Mikva, ex-congressman, judge from Illinois, dies at 90 Abner Mikva, a liberal stalwart from Illinois who served in all three branches of the federal government, mentored a young Barack Obama and famously learned firsthand the brazen nature of Chicago's political machine, has died.
July 5, 2016 Flag-burning Facebook protest leads to 4th of July arrest An Illinois man's flag-burning protest has led to his arrest on Independence Day on charges including flag desecration.
July 4, 2016 At least 32 reportedly shot in Chicago so far on Fourth of July weekend Dozens of people have been shot in Chicago since the start of the Fourth of July weekend despite increased police attention in the areas known for the most violence.
July 4, 2016 2 Chicago officers hurt by firecracker thrown at squad car Chicago police say two officers were injured when someone threw a firecracker at their squad car.