Crime

Chicago taxpayers have paid a wealthy North Shore family more than $24 million since June for the vacant Michael Reese Hospital property that former Mayor Richard M. Daley bought as … Continued

MINNEAPOLIS — With every bullpen outing, left-hander Carlos Rodon inches closer to the starting rotation. It’s not unlike the way Hector Noesi was stretched out to start while pitching out … Continued

A 22-year-old Chicago man was charged with selling heroin in west suburban Wheaton. Kamron T. Garraway was arrested Friday following an investigation, according to a statement from Wheaton police. Garraway … Continued

Police say teens are going door-to-door in north suburban Evanston and asking for donations for a basketball tournament that doesn’t exist. The youth are saying they are collecting donations for … Continued

A northwest suburban couple faces homicide charges for giving a Bartlett man the heroin that led to his fatal overdose earlier this year. John Smrz, 32, came to the home … Continued

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a West Pullman neighborhood woman whose car was found abandoned in the Loop Thursday, a day after she was reported missing … Continued

For a few moments of Saturday’s 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs and their fans had a hard time breathing. With two outs in the top of the … Continued

Two people were shot early Saturday in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood. The shooting happened at 53 rd and Winchester about 4:15 a.m., police said. Two males … Continued

Corey Crawford was all you need to be in the playoffs — good enough. The Blackhawks goaltender overcame a shaky second period in which he allowed three goals on nine shots … Continued

The Bears began to remake their defense via the draft Friday night, selecting Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman with the seventh pick of the second round. He said he … Continued