Crime

So whatever happened to Mike Shanahan’s chances of coaching his hometown Bears? Shanahan, the former Broncos and Redskins coach, had expressed interest in coaching the Bears and an interview was … Continued

Mayor Rahm Emanuel maintained a stronghold over campaign finances in Chicago’s mayoral contest, having spent $4.7 million in the race in the final weeks of 2014 and closing out the … Continued

  WASHINGTON—The Chicago-based Barack Obama Foundation, responsible for planning and funding the Obama presidential library and museum raised at least $2.75 million and maybe as much as $4.9 million in … Continued

University of Illinois trustees are expected to freeze in-state tuition rates at the school’s three campuses. Trustees meet in Chicago on Thursday and will to vote on a plan announced … Continued

A 12-year-old boy was fatally hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening in northwest suburban Elgin, police said. The boy was running across lanes of traffic about 6:15 p.m. near Route … Continued

The Flores brothers rose from street-level Chicago drug dealers to the top of the cartel world, making millions along the way by literally supplying tons of narcotics to cities across … Continued

Before slamming down a “wild draw four” card, Ashley Spivey proudly announced to her opponent, “I’m really sorry to do this, Miss Ashley.” Spivey, 15, eventually beat her mentor Ashley … Continued

A west suburban man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for forcing his way into a neighbor’s home and attacking the person with a knife. Mark A. Charipar, 27, … Continued

A man was ordered held on a $200,000 bond Monday after prosecutors claimed he and a teenage boy first tried to rob, then to murder two men in northwest suburban … Continued

Hats (and shirts, underwear, shoes . . .) off to you, Admiral Theatre, winner of the Albany Park Neighbors’ January award for “helping keep Albany Park Beautiful.” Call the offerings … Continued