Crime

Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner’s administration began taking shape Saturday as the Republican announced the “first wave” of appointments to his cabinet and staff. Former state Sen. James Meeks, a Chicago Democrat … Continued

Levonne Brown | photo from Chicago Police Police are asking the public’s help in finding a woman missing from the South Shore neighborhood since Tuesday. Levonne Brown, 26, was last … Continued

Mario F. Randazzo | photo from Elgin police (ELGIN) A northwest suburban man is charged with hitting a police officer and trying to drive away during a traffic stop early … Continued

A former Chicago cab driver was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman in the Lincoln Square neighborhood during a 2012 robbery attempt. Admon Shasho, 30, was convicted by … Continued

Like most everyone else, Adam Eaton has been pleasantly blown away by the significant additions made by the White Sox this offseason: Jeff Samardzija, David Robertson, Zach Duke, Adam LaRoche … Continued

(HOFFMAN ESTATES) Daily overnight lane and ramp closures are expected to begin Monday on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for bridge construction at Barrington Road in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. … Continued

SANFORD, Fla. — Florida authorities say George Zimmerman, whose acquittal of murdering an unarmed black teen sparked a national debate on race and self-defense laws, has been arrested on an … Continued

Every NFL team wants to make it to the Super Bowl. And if you look at the stats, it seems every team can. Obviously, it’s not quite that simple. But … Continued

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Blackhawks looked every bit like a team on the second night of a back-to-back on their most arduous quick trip of the season in the middle … Continued

DALLAS — You may have asked the question yourself. Some of us are asked it all the time: When’s this newfangled College Football Playoff going to get over this four-teams … Continued