Updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate confirmation ...

Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. In addition to roll call votes this week, the ...

A bill was introduced in Illinois to increase the penalty for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude officers, with first and second offenses now carrying class 2 and 1 felony penalties, ...

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands ...

The Big Foot Fine Arts Foundation is bringing the music of Ireland to the Big Foot Union High School Auditorium over St.