Vatican names Spokane bishop to succeed Cardinal George
The Vatican on Saturday appointed Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Wash., to succeed Cardinal Francis George as the leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago. In an announcement by the Vatican...
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Reports: Spokane bishop to succeed Cardinal George as Chicago archbishop
The Vatican on Saturday is expected to name a successor to the ailing Cardinal Francis George, choosing a relative moderate from Washington state who has been outspoken on society's need...
Day after appearance at Native American group, Rauner won’t say if Redskins’ name should change
A day after meeting with a Chicago Native American group, Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner declined to say whether he thinks the NFL's Washington Redskins should change the team name...
Rauner, Quinn ramp up ethics barbs in Illinois governor race
The focus on ethics and alleged ethical misdeeds in the Illinois governor's race ramped up Wednesday as Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner launched new TV ads to...
Voters not sold on tax money for Obama library
A majority of Illinois voters continue to give home-state President Barack Obama positive marks for his job performance, but that doesn't mean they want their tax dollars used to help...
Rauner would have vetoed medical marijuana law
Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner today said he would have vetoed Illinois' new law legalizing medical marijuana and questioned why the application process for companies that want to grow and...
Poll: Illinois voters back referendum issues
Illinois voters strongly support the idea of increasing the minimum wage and raising the state income tax on millionaires — positions that could help Democrats drive turnout in November, a...
Bocce ball keeps rolling with new, young fans
Vanja Vidackovic stood among the 30 young professionals gathered around a bocce court on a recent weekday evening in Wicker Park, preparing to take her first stab at the centuries-old...
Jackie Robinson West players travel to Disney World
The celebration of the Jackie Robinson West Little League team's national championship continued Friday as team members and their families flew to Disney World on a trip sponsored by United...
Jackie Robinson West to get nearly $165,000 in T-shirt proceeds
Future Jackie Robinson West Little League players can probably look forward to nicer playing fields and facilities thanks to a six-figure donation the league received Wednesday. Dick's Sporting Goods, which...