Zachary Fardon nominated as next U.S. attorney in Chicago

Judge delays court fight over closing Chicago schools until July

‘Beautiful day to get smoked,’ gunman allegedly said before fatal shooting

Man found dead in trunk feared for family’s safety, grandmother says

Census: Despite population growth, Chicago still at a loss

Trump wins — jury finds for him in Chicago investor lawsuit

Judge delays court fight over closing Chicago schools until July

O’Hare, Midway offer free Wi-Fi access to 41 websites

Teachers union vows to change political landscape after schools vote

Congress Theater close to being clear of city violations

Jury deliberates whether Donald Trump ‘conned’ 87-year-old woman

O’Hare, Midway expect increases over last year for Memorial Day travel

Man gets 50 years in prison for killing man he pimped to his pregnant wife

Kadner: ‘Rocky Law’ awaits Quinn’s signature

Black Illinois House members split on gay marriage bill, Sun-Times survey finds

Editorial: Fighting crime the smart way

Editorial: Gaming Board must have authority over Chicago casino

Editorial: Spare 21 of 54 schools facing ax

Editorial: Judge should step aside

Why Brian Urlacher will be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Famer

Dale Sveum says Cubs’ ‘mind-boggling’ numbers don’t add up

European Tour CEO apologizes for saying Sergio Garcia has ‘colored’ friends

Buy or sell? It’s too early to tell for White Sox

LeBron’s ‘unin-Hibbert-ed’ layup sinks Pacers at buzzer

Small colleges: No D-III World Series, but Concordia makes school history

Lauren Lein on how supporting local designers can save lives around the world

Want to include veggies at party? Try summer rolls

Flavor variations on the classic taco

Simple sips for summer days ahead

Michelle McBride on the backlash from Angelina Jolie’s recent op-ed

EP firefighter, storm chaser recounts Oklahoma devastation

Prairie Path brought naturalist’s vision to reality 50 years ago

To Your Health: Make every day ‘Don’t Fry Day’

‘Pollen tsunami’ makes allergy season even worse

Surprising new study says wearing bra causes sagging

Sara Kerastas on how “What’s The T?” confronts conflicts in Boystown

‘Beautiful day to get smoked,’ gunman allegedly said before fatal shooting

Ealy denied killing ex-Burger King boss, co-worker testifies at murder trial

Man gets 50 years in prison for killing man he pimped to his pregnant wife

Ex-con gets 32 years for sexually assaulting roommate

Pipe bomber ‘The Bishop’ gets 37 years in prison

Dude, where’s my friend’s car? Naperville man passes out in pickup truck

Police: Man touches woman’s leg at South Loop CTA station

Former Elgin deputy police chief indicted on official misconduct chareges

Guilty plea in slashing death of Chicago Bears fan in Florida bar

Authorities: Man pointed gun at Northwest Indiana bicyclists in road rage incident

DNA from Bulls hat links teen to pizza delivery shooting: prosecutors

Defendant killed restaurant manager ‘because he could,’ prosecutor says

Chief Keef arrested in Georgia hotel after staff smells marijuana

In ‘What Maisie Knew,’ a child turns into a pawn

Derek Hough likely to leave ‘DWTS,’ strut his stuff elsewhere

Staffers at Downers Grove office air their complaints — on TV

Julianne Moore corners the market on bad movie moms

Chief Keef arrested in Georgia hotel after staff smells marijuana

Justin Bieber booed because he’s ‘a whiner,’ music insider says

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon shine in captivating Liberace movie

Taking to the air on the highest trapeze in Chicago

‘Company of Men’ hauntingly disturbing, yet irresistible

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson split seems permanent this time

Seth MacFarlane: I won’t be Oscar host in 2014

Chicago River runs through Orbert Davis’ new musical creation

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join ‘The X Factor’

Billboard awards are Taylor-made