The origins of a suspected computer attack that disrupted the Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing newspapers remained unclear Sunday after causing delivery delays.
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New Drone Owners Urged to Learn the Rules of the Air
The Illinois Department of Transportation wants people who found brand new drones under the tree on Christmas morning to know that their new toys come with state and federal regulations that have to be followed.
Warrant Issued in Chicago Cabbie’s Death, Suspect in China
An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for a man in the death of a cabdriver who died after being kicked in the head during a traffic altercation, but Chicago police say the man went to China.
Australian Trader Pleads Guilty to ‘Spoofing’ in Chicago
An Australian commodities trader has pleaded guilty to manipulating market prices by placing orders in the millions of dollars on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, then canceling them within milliseconds so that he could sell smaller orders at a profit.
Chicago Women’s March Canceled Amid National Claims of Anti-Semitism
Organizers cited logistical issues in canceling next month’s Women’s March in Chicago as the national movement continues to face accusations of anti-Semitism.
Tourists Dismayed That Lincoln Home Closed by Government Shutdown
The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government has prevented visitors from touring Abraham Lincoln’s former home in Springfield.
Appellate Court Sides With Chicago on Tobacco Tax Ordinance
After clearing a legal hurdle, the new Chicago ordinance will raise the prices of cigars, self-rolled tobacco and chewing tobacco.
Ryan Expressway to Obama Expressway? Ryan Family Says No
A suggestion by Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Daley to rename the Dan Ryan Expressway after former President Barack Obama has drawn criticism from the Ryan family.
Chicago Police Seize More Than 9,600 Illegal Guns in 2018
The Chicago Police Department says the illegal gun seizures are part of a strategy that has helped significantly reduce the number of homicides, robbery and other violent crimes in 2018.
Man Says He Found Gun that Led Chicago Cops to Train Tracks
Edward Brown, 24, was ordered held on $200,000 bond Thursday during his first hearing since he was charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Chicago Archbishop to Have Leading Role in Sex Abuse Reforms
Cardinal Blase Cupich expressed regret for “our failures to address the scourge of clerical sexual abuse” in a statement responding to the attorney general's report.
Illinois AG Finds 500 More Catholic Clergy Accused of Abuse
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a blistering report about clergy sexual abuse, saying, “The preliminary stages of this investigation have already demonstrated that the Catholic Church cannot police itself.”
Planned Great Lakes Oil Pipeline Tunnel Clears Final Hurdle
A proposal to run an oil pipeline beneath a crucial section of the Great Lakes cleared its final hurdle Wednesday, gaining approval of a Michigan panel created a week earlier.
Man Charged After Train Deaths of 2 Chicago Police Officers
Edward Brown is facing two felony weapons charges in connection with the deaths of two Chicago police officers who were struck and killed by a commuter train while they were chasing him.
Funerals Set for 2 Officers Struck, Killed by Commuter Train
The Chicago Police Department says services for Officer Conrad Gary will be held Thursday and Friday, while services for Officer Eduardo Marmolejo will be held Friday and Saturday.
Elon Musk Unveils Underground Tunnel, Offers Rides to VIPs
Elon Musk unveiled his underground transportation tunnel on Tuesday. Musk said he thinks the Chicago project that would take travelers from downtown to O’Hare Airport has the most potential to open the soonest.
Lincoln Papers Project Gets Grant for Tracking Software
The grant will pay for software for the Papers of Abraham Lincoln to track hundreds of thousands of documents related to the 16th president.
New Legislative Inspector Was Prosecutor, Appellate Judge
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission has chosen a permanent inspector general to investigate complaints against lawmakers. Former prosecutor and circuit judge Carol Pope was recommended Tuesday.
Chicago Officers Likely Didn’t See Train That Killed Them
Two Chicago police officers may not have seen or heard the commuter train that fatally struck them because they were focused on another train coming from the opposite direction, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Chicago Police: 2 Officers Die After Being Struck by Train
Two Chicago police officers were fatally struck by a train as they investigated a report of gunshots on the city's far South Side.
Lawyer Argues Scholar Kidnapping Case Belongs in State Court
Lawyers for the man charged with kidnapping and killing a Chinese University of Illinois scholar have argued the case should be heard in state court, where the death penalty isn’t an option.
Bears Clinch NFC North with 24-17 Victory over Packers
The Bears (10-4) secured their first playoff appearance since the 2010 team won the NFC North. And even better for them, they did it with a rare victory over their heated rivals.
Michigan Governor Reaches Final Deal on Great Lakes Pipeline
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's administration said Thursday it had wrapped up negotiations with Enbridge Inc. on building a tunnel to contain an oil pipeline beneath a Great Lakes waterway.
Packers Fan Loses Bid to Wear Team Colors at Soldier Field
The Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, resident argues the Bears' rule prohibiting fans from wearing opposing team gear on the sidelines violates his rights to free speech.
Suburban Police Chief Fired After Sex Video Charges
The Chicago Heights Park District's action against 41-year-old Christian Daigre follows his suspension as chief after he was charged in late October with non-consensual dissemination of a private sexual image and intimidation.
