Property tax foreclosures illegally stripped Cook County homeowners of their equity, federal judge rules

The case affects more than 1,700 homeowners who lost their properties in tax sales, but whether the county owes them money ...

First-and-10: Ben Johnson’s refusal to be timid makes him different animal than some Bears coaches before him

The only way the Bears are going to break this losing cycle — no playoff victories since 2010, only four since Mike Ditka was ...

Can Music Box CEO Brody Sheldon, a second-generation movie buff, build a mini-empire of historic theaters?

As many movie theaters struggle, Chicago’s Music Box is expanding into Minnesota and adding a third screen in Lake View. “We ...

Pritzker, Johnson slam Trump admin threat to cut funding over CTA safety issues: 'Action has been taken'

Federal officials ordered the CTA to develop an enhanced security plan by next week in response to the burning of a woman ...

Krishnamoorthi says he might 'revisit' contributions from ICE contractor, Trump adviser Shyam Sankar

Raja Krishnamoorthi, running for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat in the March Democratic primary, has accepted more than $90,000 ...

Bears' Johnson downplays handshake with Pack's LaFleur, but NFL world will be watching next one in two weeks

The oh-so-brief exchange was caught on TV after the Packers' 28-21 victory Sunday. It was notable, given LaFleur's annoyance ...

Blackhawks want top prospect Anton Frondell to prioritize himself in Sweden: 'He can still dominate'

Frondell's ice time with his Swedish club, Djurgarden, has fluctuated this season, but his production remains solid. The ...

Chicago police fatally shoot man during confrontation in West Ridge

Officers fatally shot the man after he refused to leave a vehicle and tried to speed away, dragging an officer with him, ...

Walking in Chicago's parks confirm's city's greatness

Most people slow down when they retire. Chicago Public Schools veteran Patrick McCaughey ended up walking the perimeter of ...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell reveals lessons from 'daunting' playoff scenario

“It would have gotten daunting,” manager Craig Counsell said of the pitching situation. “I don’t think it was daunting for ...

RJ McPartlin battles through a shoulder injury to help St. Patrick take down No. 25 Deerfield

McPartlin had seven points and nine rebounds, but his primary contribution in the Shamrocks’ 50-41 win was his defensive ...

Dear Abby: Wife thinks it's too late to leave narcissist

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...