U.S. immigration officials have selected the south suburb as a possible new site for a lockup where hundreds could be detained. But some residents are saying “Not in my back yard."
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has had a stroke and underwent “successful” surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he is recovering, his office said Monday. His doctors said the ischemic stroke “will affect his ability to move his left arm and possibly his left leg.”
With the 2012 primary elections only nine weeks from Tuesday, one incumbent has decided not to wait for official endorsements from two high-profile politicians.
The federal judge who will sentence Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges has harsh words for one of the former Illinois governor's latest legal moves.
What's a TV station to do when its news anchors are caught on tape fawning over Chicago's mayor in a clear violation of the principles of journalistic objectivity?
Have them removed from the tape, of course. Read more...
