Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as afterschool programs.

A Venezuelan man admitted selling an undercover officer a handgun equipped to fire like a machine gun. Two Mexicans with prior drug convictions are now awaiting sentencing for entering the country illegally,

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed "Abolish ICE" as a name for the city's annual snowplow naming contest on MS NOW's "PoliticsNation" on Saturday.

Organizers expect that of the 10,000 pounds of lights they have collected, they estimate they have saved about 3000 pounds of copper alone from inside the wires.

Michael Cronin was an expert on West Side street gangs for the Chicago Public Department. He cultivated informants who helped convict some of the city’s most notorious criminals.

Times' Jeff Agrest explained what Chicago Sports Network changes meant for fans of the Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks.

An investigation is underway after a teen was unintentionally shot in Chicago's Oakland neighborhood early Tuesday morning.

Who is the most favorable first-round playoff matchup for the Chicago Bears? Tribune reporters tackle this week’s pressing questions ahead of Week 18.

American will add three daily flights starting in February, bringing the total to seven peak daily flights between Cleveland Hopkins and its Chicago O'Hare hub.

Porter Hodge, who was a breakout star for the Cubs out of the bullpen last year, struggled mightily before getting injured this year, and he wasn't included on the team's playoff roster. However, the Cubs believe that with a healthy offseason, the 24-year-old can reemerge as a key weapon.

The Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget. The budget includes a more than 10% tax on sports wagering in the city. The provision also imposes a new municipal licensing requirement. Collection of both starts Thursday.