Lael Ruth Scoglio, 1947-2010
When Lael Scoglio was diagnosed with colon cancer about 2 1/2 years ago, she shunned traditional medicine and sought out alternative remedies like herbs and acupuncture. She moved to the...
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Tentative pact reached in construction strike
A 19-day strike that brought hundreds of construction projects to a standstill — and drove at least one school district to fire a union company — is finally coming to...
3 killed in west suburban chase
When Christopher Scotland saw the black Honda on the curb resting next to a stop sign, he did something he had never done before: He pulled over to help —...
Chicago gun law may not be bulletproof
As Chicago prepares to implement its new firearms ordinance Monday, gun advocates have begun a legal assault, filing two lawsuits that constitutional law experts said could be the next round...
Plainfield neighbors relieved as child pornographer sentenced
Kelly Rohlfing's daughter didn't ride her bike or strap on roller blades last summer. When winter came, she didn't build a snowman in the front yard. The young girl lived...
Two sides fail to agree in construction strike
After meeting for more than seven hours Wednesday, the two sides of a workers strike that has stalled hundreds of construction projects in the Chicago region for more than a...
Plaintiffs aim to shoot down gun ordinance
A trader on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a teaching assistant, a self-employed businessman and a veterinarian are challenging the city's new gun ordinance put in place last week after the...
Concerns rise as strike continues
The two sides involved in a weeklong construction strike that has stalled hundreds of projects across the Chicago region plan to start negotiating Wednesday, just as concerns begin mounting over...
City fireworks change dates
Lest habit get the best of you, do not show up to Grant Park on Saturday in hopes of watching a fireworks spectacle. There won't be one, remember? Back in...
Philip S. Ulinski: 1943-2010
People always knew when Philip Ulinski was coming down the hall. His steps were slow and deliberate, a studied walk befitting an accomplished neuroscientist. His distinctive approach served as heads-up...