Several injured in Merrillville bridge collapse

About 25 people were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a pedestrian bridge at Hidden Lake in Merrillville, Ind. collapsed late Saturday, sending at least 50 people into the water below as they left an annual holiday fireworks display, police said.

Man charged in death of man found dead in burning home

A 28-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 67-year-old man who was found burning inside a Southwest Side home Friday night.

Juvenile detention staffers face crackdown Several gun and knife arrests reported at Taste of Chicago Sidestepping Madigan Gun, knife arrests reported at Taste of Chicago Alcohol found in car that killed mother & son on Tri-State Good news for Chicago as crime stats drop One in custody for firing shots at police on South Side CTA train fatally strikes deer near Skokie Dad fights son's school suspension over T-shirt Police say Taste peaceful, credit heavier presence Crook tally hits 2 million Could Gitmo transplants end up in Illinois prisons? Police: Boy shot after pointing gun at cops Kirk Homes bankruptcy leaves homeowners in limbo Colleges adding fees for paying by credit card Cabbie disarms attacker with deodorant Quinn fires head of health board Woman's $3 ATM fee ends up costing bank $90K Mortgage lien kept in limbo for a spell Tributes to Dempsey Travis pour in Wheaton celebration boasts bell, Declaration 'Mama Kellie' gives African village a future Man dies after being set on fire Think fast: 220 mph rail line to St. Louis proposed DuPage sheriff says he's running for fourth term

Theater with Dillinger's bullet holes up for sale Chicago homicide, overall crime rate down Union bets $500 million on Olympic Village plan Former NAACP president Dempsey Travis dead at age 89 Stuck in jobs, more workers bullied by bosses: expert Fireworks used to blow up portable toilet at Diversey Harbor Quinn appeals to legislators on tax increase Officers shoot, kill teen after West Side home invasion: police State Farm hiking homeowners insurance rates County Board asks state to close education office Man fatally shot at South Side gas station Fire official gets probation in fraud Family divided over injury at reunion No bond for sobbing suspect in two rapes Don't forget to feed meters on holiday Tinley boy to compete in All-Star contest This camp brings together kids, cops Heroics at Taste of Chicago Metro briefs

Computer glitch snarls O'Hare flights Facing foreclosure, Curry sues ex-aide Average gas price inches down to $2.84 Sears Tower's new 'Ledge' offers visitors far-out views Officers shoot, kill man after Lawndale home invasion: police Webio founder David Hernandez hit with lawsuit $150,000 bond set for man accused of attacking doctor Close troubled education office, Cook County Board urges City Council explores cutting meter parking rate Birkett running for Illinois attorney general Chicago 2016 bid team in Nigeria to lobby for summer games 'Very emotional' memorial service held for slain Officer Francis Feds tracing powerful fireworks left in trailer in Woodridge 2 people injured, 2 dogs rescued during Matteson fire Longtime WFMT program director Norman Pellegrini dead at 79 Landlord fatally stabbed on Far Northwest Side Police shoot suspect after botched West Side robbery Theft of commercial-grade fireworks worries cops Mail carrier charged in sex attacks CPS axes 557, with more layoffs ahead 'Illegal' high-rise hotels targeted Arson charges filed against suspect who stabbed girlfriend with screwdriver Illinois ranks 10th in nation in rate of overweight and obese children Entertainers to perform at Jackson memorial 5-story-high debut for new Harry Potter movie McDonald's new Angus burgers on the menu Missing girl found on West Side Metro briefs

3 city unions holding out on deal to avert layoffs First look at the Sears Tower Skydeck Ledge Man charged with attack, attempted sexual assault of doctor Blind dog rescued by sheriff's patrol Legislature calls special session over budget in 2 weeks Investigators raid home, office of suburban education official State budget vetoed Bail set at $1 mil. for teen charged with shooting boy Glenview teen wins $6,000 Carnegie hero award New robot to help DuPage deputies disarm explosives Lincoln Park man charged in sex assault Wisconsin woman pregnant by 13-year-old for 2nd time Developer Thomas Roszak, companies file for Chapter 7 Police investigate possible car arsons on North Side NBA replacing McDonald's with Taco Bell as sponsor: sources Chicago-native actor Karl Malden dead at 97 Blogger who's charged with threatening Chicago judges denied bail Bank forecloses on home of indicted Blagojevich pal Cub fan's hunger strike This Fourth of July, boom goes bust Regional Supt. Flowers' home, office searched One in custody for Far South Side stabbing Clay: Jackson family rep suggested date Boy, 11, shot on Southwest Side Recession means there are more of us Two struck -- one fatally -- by Metra train on South Side Flight attendant arrested for rubbing teen's hand New Honeywell jobs a boost for Will County Sears Tower Skydeck is on top of the world U. of C. scientist gets $500,000 prize Congrats! The value of your home has gone down Man apparently kills self while in police custody Welcome to Ribfest '09 Eater's Digest: July Chicagoan finds new life in coffee Old Navy armed robbery suspect nabbed Metro briefs Mosquitoes, watch out! 98 new purple martins in Lincoln Park Potty planters in front yard a no-no, Lakemoor woman told

Ex-prep football player sues over 1999 hazing Pirate exhibit brings out the knave in Field visitors State minimum wage going up a quarter Quinn to lawmakers: Pass more humane spending plan Ex-Payton coach convicted of sexually abusing 2 students Judge: I'm tired of crooked cops in Chicago Ex-Proviso West football star fit to stand trial for murder Big-box measure returns to Chicago City Council Suspected Northwest Side rapist charged Daley on Council scrutiny: 'They can analycize anything' Woman tries to bring loaded gun into courthouse Aldermen want pay-to-park plan at lakefront canceled One held in shooting of boy in Rogers Park Man brings machetes to Portillo's Street vendor ban proposed around Wrigley Field Humboldt Park murder tied to wrongful conviction award Man hit by Red Line train, some service suspended Third-party access to 2016 bid book approved Chicago applying for grants to hire 400 new police officers Ex-Bull's home in foreclosure Complaints about concert tickets closes sites NW Side man calls police to report his drugs were stolen Scammers pounce on Jackson's death Gary to host Jackson memorial July 10 Doctor fights off armed attacker in North Side office Boy gives up his life savings to fight polio Effects of Madoff's Ponzi scheme reach Chicago Jada defendant Tasered Notre Dame to give millions to local towns Milwaukee clings to 23rd-largest city ranking Abortions fall in Wisconsin for 5th year in row World War II vet sets up fund for comrades Gary to hold services for Jackson Metro briefs Metro briefs

City code problems found at Daley nephew's warehouse Streets and Sanitation commissioner replaced 450,000 cheer Pride Parade Teen charged with driving stolen Mercedes that crashed into CTA bus CPS schools lose half of teachers in 5 years Ban on phones stirs up courts Daley to introduce ordinance to renew city's set-aside program Daley: City to create system to protect taxpayers on Olympics bid Supreme Court will hear Reebok-NFL apparel deal case Webio co-founder Hernandez in Downstate court Police catch suspected rapist on NW side DOJ cautious about United Airlines alliance Man stabs girlfriend with gardening tool 'His death is a great loss to the world' Brookfield Zoo celebrates its 75th Birthday A 'disaster' in the making Red-light camera loses backer Computer glitch sends 'Poppins' fans packing Streets and Sans Commissioner to be replaced Contractors fined for women, minority hiring failures Highway, transit funds put in limbo Vacation? Many spend the time worrying, not relaxing Angry man in court accused of trying to buy guns for hit $3.5 million cut could cost $2 billion Ald. Edward Burke helped friends with city deals 9 dead, several injured in weekend violence Metro briefs Metra, CTA plan extra service for the Taste Bomb threat unfounded at Julian High School

Taxpayers last to pay if Olympics loses cash: Daley Frugal readers drive up library circulation 30% Crews rescue three boaters in Evanston Two dead, one missing in separate boating accidents 19-year-old man shot by police in Englewood neighborhood Nearly a half-million expected at Gay Pride Parade Autopsy: Girl, 4, drowned after being struck by wave Man fatally shot in Marquette Park neighborhood How ex-Bear Roland Harper lost the American Dream Man fatally shot while driving on West Side Six -- including two children -- injured in South Side crash John Dillinger: Hero for the angry masses Man arrested with gun at Taste checkpoint

Teen's bond set at $750,000 in death of 9-year-old Tasty start to the weekend Patti Blagojevich back in Chicago, thankful Fire city Human Resources commissoner, inspector general says Three die when cab, car crash in Kildeer The horrific murder of Jada Justice Dwyane Wade's shoes walk out of school gym Call from jail? Be careful GARAGE PARKING RATES UP, UP, UP 21-year-old dies in S. Side shooting Northwest Side man killed near home Man killed, another hurt in West Side shooting Girl, 4, dies three days after being hit by wave Teacher drowns, 2 others OK The slaughter rule Daley: Chicago Olympics won't cost taxpayers Metro briefs Jackson's Chicago ties 3 dead in Chicago heat wave 2 arrested in girl's death Michael in instant demand Behind Jackson's glove

Two charged in slaying of 9-year-old girl on S. Side Five dead in fiery wreck on I-65 City beefing up police for Taste of Chicago Costs get county called on carpet Daley seeks to reassure taxpayers on Olympic plans Peterson trial witness list tops 800 Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder ... again Body of missing girl believed to be found Two more Chicagoans dead from swine flu Former first lady Patti Blagojevich back from the jungle 1 dead, 4 hurt in Garfield Park crash 11-year-old's killer gets 75 years Suspects in custody for murder of 9-year-old girl A healthy Taste with fewer calories and less fat CPS to test teens for STDs Kids expect to set LEGO world record Gary mourns favorite son Thousands welcome Empress reopening Taste is the place for perfect pairings of food and music Metro briefs

Missing girl's body found Pace could raise fares for disabled riders: chair City Council aim to shield taxpayers from Olympic risks Trooper hit by car while man jumps off I-94 bridge Judge sets Blagojevich trial date Girl killed in Hamilton Park shooting, 3 others hurt Man charged in June 4 murder of Oak Park man 2 former top Blagojevich aides eye guilty pleas Off-duty State Police trooper seriously hurt in wreck Craigslist seller swindled with counterfeit money Oak Lawn tosses summer students after brawl Panel advances FBI expansion at O'Hare Cab stand relocation puts others up the creek on Canal Univ. of Illinois raises tuition by 2.6 percent Sereno finds 1st nut-eating dino Bob Rohrman sues doc for stealing wife Patti Blagojevich: Time in jungle 'welcome break' Greencorps Chicago job program gets $700K grant Conflict between rival gangs leaves three shot in Logan Square School cuts will cause 'chaos,' teachers say Pride Parade's grand premiere Cop charged in murder plot wants city to pay legal bills $5 million settlement in fatal '99 Neiman Marcus blast Rainbow Cone scoops spot in Loop Sox stars protest cuts in foster-care services Lofty 'green' renovation for Sears Tower, adds hotel WTTW stunned by Callaway’s death Report predicted heat waves, flooding Metro briefs

Ch. 11 broadcast legend John Callaway dies Lease with Daley nephew sparks aldermanic crackdown N.J. blogger charged with threats against Chicago judges Suburban mom accidentally leaves baby on train Traveling pianist convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, her mom Pink Line service restored after flooding Aldermen lower boom on 2016 planners after pledge backlash CTA yet to map out $35M service cuts Crews respond to suburban house explosion Armed robbers strike Oswego McDonalds Suit: Man died of heart attack because SummerBash concertgoers delayed ambulance Penalty for purchasing sticker past deadline reduced Aldermen up in arms over taxpayer Olympic contributions Nike, Hall of Fame sued over Michael Jordan clothes line County’s public guardian in court today; suing over budget New take on popcorn: iced on stick Empress casino set to reopen Thursday Rep. Davis eyes run for County Board chief Teenage boy drowns in Lake Michigan Hot, sticky weather prompts heat advisory Did battalion chief sleep through fire? Man dies five days after jumping from window Hernandez's wife was conned too Weis aims to use federal grants to hire more cops Girl, 4, hit by wave and chokes on food Police Dept. civilian workers protest cuts Stolen statue contained gay activist's ashes Missing retired Chicago Police officer found unharmed Ten years and counting at Tru 5,000 protesters at Capitol call for budget deal Cop accused of beating placed on leave Edelstein, Ill., ballroom burns where Duke Ellington, Lawrence Welk played Akron, Ind., man accused of stabbing over text messages TV anchor gets restraining order against co-host Second trial on for gang member From the archive: John Callaway, storyteller Metro briefs Antioch High School stands by controversial book choice

Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods Union workers protest layoffs at City Hall We're awash in city's wettest year on record County's child advocate sues state, DCFS U.S. cars catching up with imports in quality survey Chicago cop sentenced to probation in videotaped bar beating 'Nightmare' over for local man released from Moroccan prisons News media urge court to unseal Blagojevich wiretaps 17 vehicles set on fire in Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park City gave up control of streets in meter privatization: study Man sentenced to life in prison for killing estranged wife Firefighters rescue teen from lake Racist graffiti found on the Southwest Side Feds charge 41 with mortgage fraud Autopsy: Jay Bennett died of pain killer overdose Trucker dies in crash that closed I-80 for 12 hours CTA may cut service by 17.5 percent Mystery in Aurora: Where did grenade come from? Home sales and median prices drop in Chicago Costly city of Chicago 911 center remodeling a 'waste' What beaten bartender told the judge Tax hike vote looks unlikely this week Missing 14-year-old girl found in Wicker Park neighborhood Niles board member out because of his teen record Police: Homeless woman saved girl Rush Street restaurant evacuated because of kitchen fire Walgreens bringing booze back Retired Chicago cop missing on South Side North Chicago's 'Top cop' accused of beating up chief Woman pleads guilty to starving horses No leads in search for missing girl, 2 Hammond man admits molesting 5-year-old Woman charged with having sex with foster son 2 dog breeders accused of tax evasion Conrad Black seeks release on bail pending appeal Metro briefs

Former Blagojevich fund-raiser gets 37 months in prison Bears tailgaters could see nearly 50% parking hike City dwellers leave small carbon footprint Dad inspiring parents since his son's murder Webio founder David Hernandez in custody Cop arrested for beating Waukegan chief 12-hour cleanup after fatal I-80 crash Teen never told therapists of alleged attacks by ex-Payton coach Jurors award $21M to man in wrongful conviction case Ryan to reveal plan to protect taxpayers on Olympic bid Sandbagging started as Des Plaines crests Pedestrian killed in Northwest Side hit-and-run Obama names Evanston man Great Lakes 'czar' Tax hike needed to save services, activists say Mother helps dedicate victims memorial Teen girl missing after getting into car on South Side Concession kiosks going up in parks Two men shot, one fatally, during Father's Day barbecue Man stabbed in chest by girlfriend on South Side Couple's home reveals two lifetimes of artistry One in custody after shots fired at police Five hurt in South Side hit-and-run City spends $22 million on rent, often to well-connected landlords Shooting at Austin party leaves 1 dead, 3 hurt Man fatally struck by Metra train in Oak Forest Boy, 12, pleads guilty to sex assault Metro briefs

School bus monitor recalls scary day Burris says he's 'absolved,' won't discuss future Beachgoers wait for the all-clear Man charged with abuse of infant Two charged in 15-mile police chase on Dan Ryan 1,400 ComEd customers still without power Two cops, police dog injured in crash in Albany Park It's plain as day: Burris misled intentionally Man fatally shot in drive-by Jobs program fizzles: 'It was all a lot of talk' Bonds with dad key for girls Man charged with battery of 14-year-old Heart's in the wrong place Tortoise makes it back home after 18 days

David Hernandez: Life and crimes of a hustler Tank cars blow up in Rockford derailment, 1 killed Swimming banned at Chicago beaches after locks opened Trade-in value for your clunker? $4,500 Roland Burris: 'I never perjured myself' Crews search Des Plaines River after man falls in Will a name like Raja play in Peoria? 67,000 ComEd customers remain without power Man stabbed at Humboldt Park festival 17-year-old shot in Back of the Yards Supect in custody for fatal Wheaton stabbing Man who allegedly changed story on witness stand hit with high bail Woman found innocent in beating death of son 2nd teen pleads guilty in slaying of student on bus UIC med school not a pushover for clout Volunteer service program spots scarce Man fatally shot on South Side Homeowners who gave up might get foreclosure refund Aurora man fleeing from police killed in motorcycle crash Real Men (still) Cook -- but sour economy is bitter dish for charity Cops, called about noisy party, discover a dogfight Ex-con could be ousted if he won't quit Niles board Chicago drivers don't rate high in rudeness Slay-a-thon participants know what's at stake this weekend Metro briefs Conference caters to bloggers of color At least 1 dead in fiery train derailment near Rockford

Burris won't face perjury charges: prosecutor Beavers on Claypool: He's a 'born loser' Storms knock out power, cause airport delays Student killed in crash may have been run off road Highland Park Couple with swine flu marries in masks Justices rule you're never too old to be a judge Chicago turning recycling bins into billboards New section of Chicago Riverwalk opens Brown, Purple Lines experiencing delays Cops nab serial robber as he walks into Wrigleyville bar Storm causes more than 120,000 outages Weissenberger fired by DePaul University Lightning knocks WBBM-AM (780) off the air for bit Mokena teen admitted slitting sister's throat Fans living for 'Buffy' salute Three captured after 15-mile police chase Cops: Dead man may have been stealing from train Man stabbed in chest on West Side Man shot in head in South Shore community One dead, four hurt in Southwest Side crash Oprah Winfrey treating her staff to Mediterranean cruise Show features all things organic Johnny Depp nails Dillinger's grin, nephew says New angles on Burnham Family remains hopeful girl will be found safe Did he give order to shoot? Daley didn't expect to be quizzed on contract Sports radio debate: Should Shaer have warned North? FBI seeks new leads in girl's 2004 murder Hot chef: I never got paid Panel OKs hotel expansion over objections Paramedics revive boy pulled from pool Feds look into Blago's contact with universities Retired teacher a super sewer Ex-fire chief Trotter did business with Webio Museum of Science and Industry free today, its 76th anniversary Metro briefs

Claypool won't run for County Board President Parking meter 'Green Team' will try to soothe drivers Tribune talking with other potential buyers on Cubs sale Dads often get Father's Day gift from Mom Gun that killed Dillinger can be yours Boy, 7, revived after nearly drowning in park pool in Englewood Man sentenced to 100 years for killing friend with 'The Club' Teen boy fatally shot on Southwest Side 3 kids hospitalized from chemicals at theme park Man pulled from Chicago River following alleged jump At least one killed in train vs. car accident Lack of nearby grocery store takes years off life: study This monkey's a rare breed indeed Suspect allegedly chokes police dog Fans get shot at a few 'Enemies' at screening tonight Chicago prices soar in May, still down 2.4% from a year ago Oprah helps Plainfield girl with fundraiser Fire damages Northwest Side building FBI joins search; cops doubt baby sitter's story Two teen girls: Ex-Payton coach sexually assaulted us at 15 Gay, lesbian federal workers cheer Obama's approval of some benefits State swine flu death toll at 8 ComEd to ax 500 jobs, freeze exec pay to cut costs Two heads together can stretch one income Prevent ID theft: shred old papers City Council to take another vote on Olympic contract Woman charged with neglecting three kids Obama's big plans AMA shuns 'public option' in Obama health plan Cemetery offers buy 1, get 1 free Metro briefs Man fatally shot on West Side Tips aiding cops on gas-station slaying

Aldermen want answers regarding Vanecko deal Webio founder charged with mail fraud Daley to put taxpayers on hook for Olympic financial losses Chicago leads off presentations to IOC members Brother of Daley pal quits CTA job Cocaine fallout bags county aide No back taxes for permanent seat license buyers No deal between city and unions on concessions Lawmakers called on to tackle budget crisis AMA backs off of Obama health plan Police: Two gunshot deaths in two days are unrelated Woman gets 8 years in prison for leaving kids home alone Woman charged in kidnapping of 4-month-old baby girl North Avenue bakery keeps rolling with the changes Putting power in principals' hands Police: man kills self after standoff Man charged with posing as law enforcement officer Ex-Chicago agent to head FBI in Houston Bus nearly drives into Lake Michigan — see photo Teens facing burglary charges in school break-in released to parents Burris perjury probe could be nearing end Play while you eat, walk while you work Slaying in Kenwood narcotics related: police Cole gets weepy about Stroger Teens on bike shoot man in head, 'taking off' left ear Bellwood man gets 6 years in road-rage death Nonprofit paints grim picture of tax cuts State sues father, son whose escrow firm owes $1 mil. South Side man guilty of executing family in '03 Family of murdered mom fears husband Obama bolsters Chicago's Olympic bid

Man found dead in O'Hare parking lot Chicago Park District employee drowns in catch basin Accused North partner David Hernandez reported missing 'Beach Bum Bandit' wanted for suburban bank robberies Police chief: Officer dropped ball in golf cart death Police fire shots, man holed up in South Side attic Beer truck overturns, spills on tollway Official gets no-confidence vote for questionable payments, expenses Reputed Chicago mob figure: I didn't do it Hedge fund director sought for $300 million fraud Manning stepping down as president of Rand Financial Services Deal to save city jobs likely, union chief says Daley's tale hard to take 'Public Enemies' South Side hat man Owner of Merchandise Mart part of Filene's winning bid Mosquitoes in Chicago aren't too bad -- yet Blogger apologizes for baby hoax Legislative debate: Turkey or Springfield? Four held following police crash near UIC Sneed: State's Attorney Anita Alvarez heads back to court Congress Plaza permit showdown Thursday 'Public option' not yet decided for health care Armed man reportedly barricaded inside South Side home Teen killed, another person injured in Forest Park shooting 'No emotional connection' Metro briefs

Sports talker Mike North vows: I'll be back on air County worker collected salary while he was jailed CTA boss taking close look at who gets 'company' cars Teen sentenced to 10 years prison in Blair Holt murder 3rd suspect charged in death of boy found in alley Mom of abandoned baby hid pregnancy, prosecutor says Lawsuit filed against driver in Blue Line crash Fruit flies lead to closure of Dunkin' Donuts in Loop Police involved in shooting inside elementary school Person critically injured in West Side shooting Gun found near man's body on Evanston shoreline Woman fatally struck by golf cart at country club Burbank barricade situation ends Squad car hits teen on bike Furniture seller Plunkett going out of business Obama opens to applause at AMA Daley, labor union eye deal to avoid layoffs Ashburn shooting leaves teen wounded on Southwest Side Infant girl abducted from Far West Side Obama here today to pitch health care reform Fallen officer gets his due ALDI to build on South Side Metra 'Family Fares' all summer long Trouble with your TV? We're here to help you fix it Blindness can't hold him back from 'excellence' Keep your eyes open: It's bike-to-work week CTA pass machines to be down this week Hockey-playing priest is 72, but 'I skate like a 40-year-old' Change in Washington gives furniture makers a boost Tired of being harassed on the CTA, women fight back SEC sues North's partner at Chicago Sports Webio Christian pregnancy hoaxer apologizes on blog Biracial transgender person sues nightclub Mayor plans to be murder 'victim' at party Laughter Club has no comedians, but lots of yuks Metro briefs Sun-Times wins Golden Local award for best newspaper

Blago drops in on 2nd City spoof, gets in his own shots Restaurant gets money back, despite cabbie 'This is going to make a difference' Woman charged with DUI after child hurt in crash Woman charged for abandoning baby in Wheaton: police Chicago Police sqaud car hits teen on bike Women dominate Chicago's annual blues festival Hyde Park woman found strangled near U of C Rare stolen Lincoln stamp, found in Chicago, sells for $430,000 Grease fire sends fire crews scrambling to Mag Mile Man charged in Montgomery arson that killed brother, cousin Top Obama aide addresses graduates in Chicago Man fatally shot on Southwest Side Body found near Lake Michigan in Evanston Just for Laughs fest: TV comic bags on Bozo FBI probe focuses on North sponsor Bank makes it tough to do the right thing Metro briefs

City's lease with Vanecko's company has Hired Truck link Blagojevich takes the stage with Second City Naked woman thrown from car during pursuit, crash Red Scare: An analysis of Chicago's red-light cameras Ald. Moore wants to pay for some of your parking One dead, six critically hurt in Dan Ryan rollover 'Crunch time' for Chicago's Olympic bid Durbin cashed out during big stock collapse Four stabbed in fight at West Loop club Man throws naked woman out of car before crash Woman reaching for alcohol crashes into viaduct Man dies day after being shot by police on South Side Law grad rolls over barriers at U. of C. Baxter in 'full production' of swine flu vaccine Bill to curb youth smoking races through Congress Mike North, wife bounced from Webio Fake kid cop now in more hot water Koko Taylor remembered: 'She was an inspiration' Saturday's Blues Fest schedule Obama still battling his nicotine needs Bill would get tough on high-THC pot 'Marketplace' will help rein in college costs: Duncan Ex-NBA player, man charged with selling counterfeit sneakers Men's-only salons pamper the fellas Person struck by Metra train on Southeast Side Magazine rates Sweet among top 50 D.C. journalists Metro briefs

'Very bad audit' turns up trouble at education office Abandoned baby boy found in Wheaton; in critical condition Blues artists honor Koko Taylor Teen attack victim appears on 'Today Show' Artist makes a friend a day Metra to offer credit card options for some passes Child welfare agency could face budget cuts Nine-year-old boy set on fire in 'prank' Daley: I urged nephew to get out of pension deal Man sentenced to 45 years prison in fatal stabbing of boss Martin sentenced to 3 years in prison for tax scheme Downstate Illinois carbon capture coal plant back on track Inmate shackled during pregnancy sues Sheriff Suburban raid nets 47 pounds of marijuana Man, woman rescued from Glencoe fire Lawyer: Weis threw veteran cop Cozzi under bus Nine displaced in Berwyn fire Man, teen girl wounded in South Side shooting Woman shot in Elgin, police seek three suspects Missing Bolingbrook man found safe in Texas DePaul joins plan to give veterans free tuition Kanye's concert for top students Accused former coach remains free on bail Burglar falls right into hands of cops Casino's quick change Purse-snatcher: I needed money to take wife out for Valentine's Day Converter won't work? Ch. 23 comes to rescue Over 1,500 city employees to get layoff notices today Field Museum presents 'Water' in great depth Man's body found in bushes off Eisenhower Expressway Metro briefs

Sun-Times exclusive: Paul Vallas won't seek office in Cook County Derrick Rose: Gang-sign photo was 'bad joke' Chicago cop charged with sexual assualt of minor Man shot by Chicago Police on South Side '... He had (a gun) in his pocket and it went off' Woman threatens to jump off 25th floor ledge in Loop Prosecutors seek to bar 'DuPage 7' case in Dugan trial Daley: City layoff notices to be sent Friday Divers find body in Palos slough Former Island Lake mayor and wife accused in payroll scam Car jumps Eisenhower rail, collides with CTA train Police: Man kills self after shooting mom in the head Musical tribute today for Koko Taylor Daniels considers getting back into politics Job applicants get creative -- but warned not to go too far Illini lineman jailed over DUI guilty plea Argument leads to West Side shooting Man with gun outside Obama home found guilty Man charged in police-involved shooting More in their 20s with colon cancer Judge orders man who took photos of kids to draw shades at home Bicyclist stabbed on North Side Man stabbed after leaving bar with woman Rongey's a longtime listener, too Woman arrested after Wicker Park heist Dog can seize the day in family emergency Suspect who pointed gun at police arrested Pregnant snorers risk diabetes Garrett Popcorn on the move Revenue drop for casinos not as bad as last year Lightning kills boy, 10, as he goes for shelter Killing of Belgian draft horse sends man to trial Metro briefs

Budget cuts to cost 1,000 CPS jobs Two-car crash in Joliet sends 9 to hospitals Navy Pier triples number of surveillance cameras Daley nephew confirms he'll exit firm Man tossed from party sent to prison for lighting house on fire AT&T cellphone service coming to Chicago subways Police shoot -- but don't hit -- man who pointed gun Union leaders boycott City Hall meeting with sick Daley Study: Bond likes younger women, is sex-obsessed Two shot in South Side gas station Quinn appoints panel to review University of Illinois admissions Security heightened at Illinois Holocaust Museum Freight train derails, tears up South Side street Doubleshot do-over: Starbucks re-pays for Memorial day double charges Key step in arson inmate's appeal Body of unidentified woman found in Des Plaines River Kid caught in gang fire swaps wheelchair for walker to get diploma SHOWing Kanye their ingenuity Vehicle hits worker on Dan Ryan Expressway Two cops, victims nab robber in West Ridge Dealers getting out of Dodge Daley, Obama at odds over meeting's picket line No charges for 1 who filmed beating Silver Cross plan on schedule Fire destroys Broadview commercial building Teen shot on South Side Metro briefs Four injured in stabbing at Cook County Jail

Vision for fully open lakefront put into action plan Judge accepts motion to begin appeal in '81 arson case Daley aide: no tickets until parking meter issues resolved Man charged after dragging puppy behind car Ex-Bear Harper spared prison time, given 2 years probation Custable sentenced to 22 years in prison Old post office heading to auction block Two teen girls ordered held in videotaped beating Authorities seek help identifying body found in river Daley to meet with labor goups in attempt to avert layoffs Downers Grove man killed in Iowa elevator accident Political consultant John Ruff dies in auto accident Judge decides not to raise Cardamone’s bond Vaughn lawyers file motion on evidence Could cab-sharing work here? Crystal Lake Chrysler dealer closes for good in national bloodletting Drug money was behind Hanover Park killing, authorities say Man injured in police-involved shooting Daley nephew gives up pension deal Park officials to clear way for surfers TCF bank branch in Burbank robbed Teen girl, man struck by stray bullets on Far South Side U.S. attorney threatens to sue Justice for victims' families Breastfeeding may reduce MS relapses Man injured in police-involved shooting Elevator door gave way in deadly freak accident Vicious killer or just a 'big talker'? Mutual Ground steps up survival effort Mother, daughter charged with keeping house of prostitution Hawaii archives holds mystery Lincoln document Male shot by person in BMW sedan Driver crashes three times 'The jury has stole my life' Charges filed in fourth murder in Hanover Park in 2 weeks Four charged in heroin busts

Daley nephew's deals Good grades worth $80,000 'Helmet lady' rides cyclists about wearing protection Chicago Ald. Ike Carothers pleads 'not guilty' Former USOC leader calls Chicago a 'leader' for 2016 Games Prosecutors drop traffic violation against nail-painting driver Artifacts found in Berwyn will return to Italy Worker's legs impaled after fall onto fence Court cancels limits on city’s 'Red Squad' Teen charged in fatal stabbing in Hanover Park Four cops injured in Northwest Side crash 'Red Line Robber' strikes again in River North Services set for singer Koko Taylor YouTube video gets Englewood man arrested South suburbs waiting for Meijer stores WSCR has its eye on FM dial Man crashes into several cars in Oak Park hospital garage Another way to make money on pension funds South Shore man charged with stabbing wife and her alleged lover Baffled about pedaling to work? Web will get you rolling Masked men rob Antioch Domino's Dozens displaced in South Side fire 10-year-olds could hunt with gun under law 'Ed Gein: The Musical' in the works Local man dies in fall down Iowa elevator shaft

Suburban mayor reassuring town after suspected third murder in 3 days Court refuses to lower Drew Peterson's bail Man in custody after holing himself in home Weigel winner: A Son's journey Top-notch professors, coaches don't come cheap Two charged in Northwest shooting that wounded teens Chicago teen dies after fall in elevator shaft Driver cited with DUI after hit by SUV in fatal South Side crash Man shot, dragged from car in South Side murder See what Downstater put in his garden Task Force probes another death in Hanover Park For deliveryman, life isn't always a pizza supreme Oldest patas monkey celebrates in Racine

Funeral held for slain officer Motorcyclist killed after colliding with deer on tollway 73 years, 15 kids later, Eleanor is a high school grad Quite a fish story -- a piranha in Washington Park? Daley kin Vanecko tied to bankrupt project Parking-meter mess might pit City Council vs. Daley Runoff still possible for Daley Council ally Solis Officers outraged Valadez' accused killer was on the street Seniors get points -- and a prom date -- for creativity Deputies investigated for picking fights at bar Berwyn artifacts to be sent back to Italy Police bid farewell to fallen officer Rep. Kirk, wife divorcing after 8 years Research support unit pay: 'unreal' or 'not out of line'? Romeoville teen charged with punching, pushing teachers Rose not first to leave college scandal behind Louis Gornick: the $83,000-a-year public university chef Metro briefs