Azam Ahmed

Lance Briggs apparently will emerge from Monday's wee-hours, one-car auto accident with nothing more than a misdemeanor citation and two traffic tickets. Bears coach Lovie Smith said the team would...

Crestfallen Gary police officers remembered Officer Benjamin Wilcher Monday as a quiet, funny man who was devoted to his job and family. Wilcher, 28, died early Sunday when his patrol...

Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday ordered state inspectors to examine all bridges considered to be critical as Illinois officials sought to assess the safety of its bridge network in the...

Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday ordered state inspectors to examine all bridges considered to be critical as Illinois officials sought to assess the safety of its bridge network in the...

The town of Oregon's reputation as a mecca for fishermen attracts scores of out-of-towners. They come to fish from the banks of the Rock River, where the water brims with...

Bill Klinge grabbed a bagel and was about to sit down Thursday afternoon when a Mercury Grand Marquis crashed through the front window of the crowded Panera Bread in Wilmette....

Antoine Walker's River North neighborhood includes multimillion-dollar residences owned by actor Vince Vaughn, former Bears Pro Bowl defensive back Jerry Azumah and Juanita Jordan, the ex-wife of former Bulls star...

Cook County-owned Provident Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center are exploring a unique partnership aimed at shoring up both money-losing medical centers on Chicago's South Side, officials confirmed...

Surrounded by dozens of playing children, Schanna Gayden and her cousin lingered at a Logan Square playground Monday evening, enjoying a snack from a nearby fruit cart. They heard what...

Falafel is an Arab dish of ground chickpeas, parsley and spices that are shaped into balls or small, thick patties before being deep fried. The dish has made its way...