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Lil Reese ordered turned over to Downstate authorities

The Chicago rapper was arrested early Sunday after Chicago Police spotted him sleeping in a vehicle in the 4400 block of South Wells and found he was wanted on a warrant out of Champaign County. The warrant was tied to an alleged attack — caught on videotape — on a Downstate woman.

Lil Reese — known for rapping — gets caught napping, arrested by cops on Downstate warrant

Senate passes ‘puppy lemon’ legislation

If the state protects consumers who unknowingly buy “lemon” cars, why shouldn’t the same safeguards exist when putting down big money on Fido, Murph or Fluffy at a pet store? State lawmakers took a serious look at that question Wednesday.

11 arrests in DeKalb crack probe

A lengthy, multi-agency investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine in the DeKalb area ended Tuesday with the arrest of 11 people, most of them middle-aged, said the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. In the case, two Chicago residents also are being sought and two other …

Comcast technician’s murder trial begins

Instead of installing high-speed Internet, Anthony Triplett killed Urzula Sakowska - viciously beating, choking and sexually assaulting her in her Southwest Side residence back in 2006, Cook County prosecutors allege. Authorities suspect he killed another woman in a similar manner weeks earlier.

4 adults critically injured in West Side crash

The crash happened about 4:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Central Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Paramedics took two adults in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital and two adults to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County also in critical condition, the fire department said.

Wrigley neighbors shrug off renovation debate between team and rooftop owners

The idea of a world-class hotel just blocks away has appeal for many Wrigley Field neighbors, but the hot debate over outfield signs and rooftop views is of little concern, they say.

UNO charter teachers vote to unionize

Teachers at one of Chicago’s largest charter-school networks — run by the United Neighborhood Organization — have voted to organize into a union.

Joe Walsh, ex-wife squabble over child support

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh visited a Cook County courtroom Wednesday as lawyers for the fiery Tea Party Republican and his ex-wife continue to sort out his final few months of child-support payments before their youngest child graduates high school.

Police, fire crews still searching Des Plaines River for baby

(MAYWOOD) Police and fire crews are again searching the Des Plaines River on Wednesday for the body of a 1-year-old west suburban boy allegedly beaten to death by his mother and her boyfriend. Wednesday’s search began about 9 a.m. in several areas of the Des …

Buckingham Fountain to be turned on for 86th season Thursday

In a sure sign that summer is on its way, the iconic Buckingham Fountain will be turned on for its 86th season Thursday morning. Chicago Park District officials and representatives of Sears Holding Corp., March of Dimes and Kmart will host the event at 11 …

Thousands march to mark May Day

Thousands of May Day protesters marched through downtown Wednesday afternoon, calling for support for everything from workers rights to immigration reform.

Mayor’s floor leader blasts Catholic Church over water squabble

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s City Council floor leader lashed out at the Catholic Church on Wednesday for rejecting the mayor’s compromise offer on water fees for nonprofits even after, the alderman claimed, failing to clean its own house on the priest sex abuse scandal. “They’re clearly not owning up to the fact that there are people out there damaged by the church and they’re talking about free water. Really?” said Ald. Pat O’Connor (40th).

One injured in Uptown high-rise fire

One person was hospitalized Wednesday after a fire in a seventh-floor unit of an Uptown neighborhood high-rise.

Jane Addams Tollway shut down at Route 20 by fiery wreck

(McHenry County) The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway was shut down approaching Rockford Wednesday morning after a semi-truck crashed into the median and caught fire. The semi was travelling eastbound near Route 20 on I-90 through a construction zone at about 5:29 a.m. when it veered …

Ricketts: New Wrigley Field revenue needed for Cubs to stay

The Cubs need the millions in revenue that Wrigley Field renovations would generate or the team will have to consider moving, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said Wednesday. “If we don’t have the ability to generate revenue in our outfield. we will have to take a look at moving. There is no question,” he said.

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