Crime

MESA, Ariz. – Addison Russell noticed the coaches in the dugout looking strangely at him that hot July day last summer in San Jose. Uh-oh. “I was like, `Oh, man, … Continued

LAS VEGAS – Kris Bryant is off to exactly the kind of start at the plate this spring he planned, including two homers and a double on Thursday, as the … Continued

Chicago’s Adler Planetarium has eliminated 15 full-time workers, including two astronomers. The Chicago Tribune reports that Wednesday layoffs amount to 8 percent of the planetarium’s work force. Adler President Michelle … Continued

SELMA, Ala.-Still bridges to cross. That much is clear tonight amid my tears and the snoring of 3 1/2 men and the glow of a cabin light inside an RV … Continued

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken the lead over Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the runoff race for mayor, according to a new Chicago Tribune poll . In fact, the mayor has … Continued

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle late Thursday in northwest suburban Des Plaines. Just before midnight, the person – whose age or gender were not available – was … Continued

A 68-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Thursday in northwest suburban Des Plaines. About 10 p.m.,  the woman was walking near the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Wolf Road … Continued

Police are cautioning residents and business owners in Rogers Park after several burglaries were recently reported in the area. The commercial burglaries both occurred in the 7600 block of North … Continued

If Mayor Rahm Emanuel really wants to come across as a kinder and gentler candidate, I have ten suggestions that would “soften” his style and change his well-known persona as … Continued

Before the Bears’ new decision-makers showed some confidence in quarterback Jay Cutler this week, they expressed some in his backup, signing Jimmy Clausen to a one-year extension before free agency … Continued