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Union boss Karen Lewis blames rich white people for Chicagos education woes

Jun 19, 2013 6:51 pm

Rahm Emanuel ’s kitchen cabinet Tuesday, blaming racism and ';rich white people'; for why the city’s schools are in a fiscal crisis, ...

Chicago likely to reunite Toews and Kane in Game 4

Jun 19, 2013 6:49 pm

Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane watch their teammates skate during their final practice for the NHL Stanley Cup finals to be played against the Boston Bruins in Chicago, June 11, 20...

Several charges filed in car incident in Savoy

Jun 19, 2013 6:44 pm

Tweet Widget URBANA -- A homeless man who allegedly stole a man's car from the campus area, tried to hit him and fled from police, all while police say he was under the influence of drugs, ha...

Matt Forte Tim Jennings Visit the Troops

Jun 19, 2013 6:21 pm

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears tries to get around the tackle of Don Carey #32 of the Detroit Lions during a first quarter run at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Det...

Daley Poll Madigan Is Drag on Daughters Campaign

Jun 19, 2013 6:21 pm

As lawmakers prepare to head back to Springfield to tackle pension reform, Bill Daley weighs in on the crisis and takes aim at two of his likely opponents in the race for governor. Mary Ann Ahern ...

Gun Safety Tips For Safely Keeping A Gun In Your Home

Jun 19, 2013 6:15 pm

Over a third of American households currently contain at least one working firearm. With so many homes containing weapons, gun-related accidents make all-too familiar tragic headlines, compounded by t...

Silverman Power Play Must Break Through In Game 4 To Get Blackhawks Back In Series

Jun 19, 2013 6:15 pm

(CBS) The Chicago Blackhawks have been largely frustrated through the first three games of their series with the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final. The Bruins are playing nasty, physical hockey ...

Memorial planned for 40 cremated remains in Geneva

Jun 19, 2013 5:17 pm

GENEVA, Ill. (AP) -- The Kane County coroner says cremated remains of seven people have been reunited with next-of-kin after they were found along with 40 others in an office storage ...

NHL Coaches Dissect Blackhawks Power Play

Jun 19, 2013 5:13 pm

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts after a play against the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 17, 2013 in Boston, ...

Hossa Misses Morning Skate Kane-Toews Reunited

Jun 19, 2013 5:13 pm

Even though Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said that winger Marian Hossa would "very likely" be in the lineup for the Hawks in Game 4, the forward missed the team&...