North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Residents and businesses across the area celebrated the Illinois Legislature passing a same-sex marriage bill on Tues.
The same-sex couple say they were kicked out of a Chicago cab for kissing in the backseat.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and several state legislators from the city and suburbs talked about the business climate, pension reform and the Affordable Care Act.
The major redevelopment project is entering its planned development phase, with organizers inching closer to the master plan.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Have questions about the new health insurance marketplace in Illinois? Here's where you can find answers.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the unincorporated Lake County land from its proposal, an official told Patch.
Layoffs and fee hikes possible, too. What would you cut out of the city budget?
The Chicago representative welcomed nearly 100 area veterans to the World War II memorial with Honor Flight Chicago.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Less than three months have passed since Divvy’s installation, and Chicago officials say they’ve hit a big milestone.
The six-way intersection will soon become a traditional four-way crossroad to minimize accidents and confusion.
Fewer trees are slated for removal in the plan, which also includes more access to the river and wider path.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
The mayor was on David Letterman this week and offered up his Bill Clinton impersonation.
Underutilized spaces in Lincoln Square will soon be getting a makeover during Chicago’s Make Way for People program.
A $6 million plan to restore the western riverbank at Horner Park has been in the making since 2001, but now that funds are available, some neighbors are against the amount of trees being cut down in the process.
This easy to follow explanation will leave you with plenty of TIF knowledge to impress your neighbors.
Now is the time to tell Quigley where you stand. Should he vote in favor of the Syria attack? Vote in our poll above and let us know in the comments.
As officials present facts on the Ashland route’s usage, a number of residents are still being vocal about their opposition to the upcoming rapid transit line.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Four speed cameras are set for Lincoln Square and the surrounding area - see where you need to be more cautious on the road.
Children 18 and under can snag a free shot before the Chicago Public Schools deadline in October.
Find out where you can snag a ride in the neighborhood.
With the Andersonville elementary school and 48 other buildings now closed, Mayor Rahm Emanuel charged a committee with finding a use for the spaces.
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Members of a Wicker Park coalition presented their thoughts Wednesday on the Chicago Transit Authority's proposed Bus Rapid Transit Route. Group members say they aren't "anti-BRT", but they do not support the endeavor.
FDIC regulators closed the bank in 2010 after demanding it find a buyer.
Developers went over intersection overhauls, historic preservation and traffic reduction, but while some were pleased, others yelled from the balconies.
With 49 school closures and more than 1,000 laid off staff, the proposed Chicago Public Schools budget calls for higher property taxes and dipping into the district's reserves.