Turnout in presidential races could have impact on suburban contests
A big turnout at the polls for the Illinois presidential primary Tuesday not only could affect who the nation's next top leader will be, it also could influence who will...
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Influenza case increase causes some hospitals to restrict visitors
An uncommon late-winter uptick in influenza cases has prompted some Chicago-area hospitals to implement visitor restrictions. Officials are seeing a statewide flu increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health said....
Memphis family makes it through snowstorm for toddler’s transplant in Chicago
Jesse Faris tears up when she thinks about what's now possible for her 2-year-old daughter, Brooklyn. Vacations. School. A long life, she said Friday at Lurie Children's Hospital the day...
Lewis University Airport eyes virtual air traffic control tower
A measure moving through Congress could give pilots who use the Lewis University Airport the air traffic control tower they've been wanting — virtually. The Aviation, Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization...
Some Metra trains to be running new safety technology by end of year
Metra expects to begin using a new, federally mandated system designed to avoid crashes by the end of the year on its most used line and meet a 2018 congressional...
Wi-Fi popping up on select Metra cars to help gauge rider interest
Some Metra riders may have recently noticed a new Wi-Fi connection pop up on their phones and other mobile devices during their commute. Metra began installing cellular "hot spots" on...
High wind, waves and freezing rain pound area
Unfazed by Monday's wind and sleet, avid runner Tony Schirmang thought it was a good day to brave the paths along Chicago's lakefront. He was met by high winds that...
Foreign students, far from home at holidays, get into Christmas spirit
Flour covered the counters of a kitchen in Chicago, as smells of baking cookies and classic holiday tunes filled the air. Bakers of all ages donned aprons, working steadily and...