(Chicago Tribune historical photo) 1928: “Diamond Joe” Esposito, 19th Ward boss, was slain near his home on South Oakley Boulevard in Chicago. His death reportedly was the result of a dispute ...

(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) goes up for a basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second round of the men’s ...

(Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) With the extra money, transit could grow and efforts already underway could expand, like a CTA plan to run buses every 10 minutes on key routes or Metra’s ...

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) For us Boomers, we’ve seen much worse. Imagine if the internet existed from 1947-66, when the Cubs finished fifth or worse in an 8 or 10-team league for 20 ...

Seven people including two incumbents, a former trustee, a one-time elected official and community activists, are running for two seats on the College of Lake County Board of Trustees in the April ...

Paul Sullivan is the Chicago Tribune's In the Wake of News columnist and baseball writer, covering the Cubs, White Sox and national news. A 42-year Tribune veteran, Sullivan was named Illinois ...

(Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims ...

Chicago Bears Q&A: Could GM Ryan Poles trade up to grab Abdul Carter? What about a safety or tight end at No. 10? Chicago Bears Q&A: Could GM Ryan Poles trade up to grab Abdul Carter? What about a ...

(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Illinois enjoyed a home-like atmosphere ... “Hey, it was freaking spectacular compared to that bulls— in Fort Scott, God dang,” Underwood responded.

(Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) Mark Condon ... on public sector union rights enacted under Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2011. The controversial law limiting the collective bargaining ...

Editorial: On April 1, Chicago’s suburbs have their say at the ballot box. Here are the hot local issues. Editorial: On April 1, Chicago's suburbs have their say at the ballot box. Here are the ...