Coke workers strike in Alsip and Niles
James Shears has worked at Coca-Cola bottling plants in the south suburbs for almost a half-century and said he has never seen contract negotiations break down as badly as they...
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Senior thwarts robbery try outside Orland Square Mall
A senior citizen foiled an attempted armed robbery last week outside Orland Square Mall, Orland Park police reported. The 72-year-old woman told police that a man approached her Nov. 27...
Southland shoppers out in force on Black Friday
Southland deal-hunters were out in force at area malls on Black Friday. For Barbara Hines and several members of her family, the shopping marathon began at 9 p.m. Thursday, and...
Friends, family wait for justice in South Holland woman’s death
Rachel Galbreath seemed ready to start a new life, according to friends and family. She was telling people in early May 2014 that she wanted to leave her home of...
Naval recruits get taste of home at Chicago Ridge Thanksgiving dinner
Ardith McGlothlin knows what it's like for Naval recruits to be away from home during the holidays. Her husband trained at Great Lakes Naval Academy back in 1947. He passed...
Master chef and a master plan
Graham Elliot deftly positioned romaine hearts Monday night onto several sparkling white bowls, telling the staff with him in the kitchen at Horse Thief Hollow in Chicago's Beverly community that...
Legislative hearing on Balmoral Park future canceled
Lawmakers canceled a public hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday in Chicago on legislation that would prevent the permanent closing of the Balmoral Park and Maywood Park race tracks. The...
Cop avoids hearing where evidence would be disclosed
A Blue Island police officer, accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, on Monday waived his right to a court hearing in which details of the case against him would...
‘Judi Jai’ sentenced for February dispute
A reality TV personality from Olympia Fields will avoid a conviction if the woman, known for being a "bad girl" on TV, can stay out of trouble for the next...
Blue Island cop charged with sexually assaulting girl under 13
A Blue Island police officer accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 was being held Friday in lieu of $200,000 bail after a hearing at the...