Cardiss Collins, 1931-2013
Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins was initially a reluctant candidate to replace her husband in Congress after his death in a plane crash, but she went on to represent Chicago...
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Postal unions angry about Saturday cut, but customers taking it in stride
The U.S. Postal Service's plan to end Saturday first-class delivery in August angered unions that stand to lose jobs and faces an uncertain fate in Congress. But the decision, which...
Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins dies
Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of natural causes at age 81 on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Washington, D.C., according to...
Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins dies
Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of natural causes at age 81 on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Washington, D.C., according to...
Little effect on rush hour expected from Tuesday’s snow
Another inch of snow is forecast for Tuesday, but it isn't expected to hamper commuters who began the week driving to work in the heaviest snow to hit the Chicago...
Little effect on rush hour expected from Tuesday’s snow
Another inch of snow is forecast for Tuesday, but it isn't expected to hamper commuters who began the week driving to work in the heaviest snow to hit the Chicago...
Little effect on rush hour expected from Tuesday’s snow
Another inch of snow is forecast for Tuesday, but it isn't expected to hamper commuters who began the week driving to work in the heaviest snow to hit the Chicago...
Police search for teen’s killer as community members march against violence
Dozens of Chicago adults and children marched Friday to honor slain 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton as investigators sifted through tips under the glare of the national spotlight. The anti-violence march proceeded...
Police search for teen’s killer as community members march against violence
Dozens of Chicago adults and children marched Friday to honor slain 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton as investigators sifted through tips under the glare of the national spotlight. The anti-violence march proceeded...
Authorities continue search for Gacy victims
More than two years after reopening the John Wayne Gacy case, Cook County sheriff's investigators continue to probe cold case files from across the country and leads closer to home...