Eight shot dead in Chicago suburbs, authorities say suspect ‘armed and dangerous’

At least eight people have been shot dead since Sunday in a series of shootings in…

Barack Obama Fast Facts | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the…

Michelle Obama Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President…

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s northeast…

Dennis Hastert Fast Facts | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Here is a look at the life of Dennis Hastert, former Republican speaker of…

Rod Blagojevich Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here is a look at the life of Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois…

Gov. Pritzker: City has not moved fast enough to provide more shelter for migrants

Pritzker criticizes City of Chicago’s handling of migrant crisis Pritzker criticizes City of Chicago’s handling of…

Rahm Emanuel Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at US Ambassador to Japan and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.…

Autopsies confirm 5 died of chemical exposure in tanker crash

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Autopsies have confirmed that five people who died when a chemical tanker…

The 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who authorities say was fatally stabbed by his landlord because he was Muslim will be buried today | CNN

CNN  —  A funeral and burial will be held Monday for the 6-year-old boy who was…