Crime

Even with the expanded overtime and addition of three-on-three play, it was inevitable that the Wolves would get to a shootout this season. Before Saturday’s game with the Rockford IceHogs, … Continued

A preschool teacher is accused of molesting two 3-year-old girls at a Chinatown school. Jian Feng, 25, is charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault for the incidents … Continued

In Illinois, this was the week of executive orders. Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn signed a slew on his way out — some that drew immediate fire, including his attempt to … Continued

Gov. Bruce Rauner should withdraw the nomination of Wayne Rosenthal to head the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. I think the nomination should be withdrawn because it breaks campaign promises … Continued

Three people were shot early Saturday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side. About 3:40 a.m., the three were in a vehicle that was traveling east in … Continued

ComEd issued an alert after receiving an increase of reports about scammers calling customers and falsely claiming their electric service will be disconnected unless a payment is immediately made. The … Continued

The Blackhawks wanted to send a message Friday night against the upstart Winnipeg Jets. “We don’t want anybody coming in here thinking they can beat us three times in one … Continued

Dyett High School could offer classes in Chinese, African-American history and urban agricultural science and dedicate every Wednesday to a colloquium where students would pursue a deeper knowledge of their … Continued

A Cook County judge ruled Friday that a Chicago area woman has a right to access her trust fund to hire an attorney as she fights charges she murdered her … Continued

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 94-year-old man missing from the Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side since Thursday morning. Arsene Boykin, of the 5600 … Continued