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Departure comes five days after hometown concert.

Two shootings happened around the same time in the same area early Thursday morning.

They're dubbed as a relaxation aid, but some doctors say what's inside a new line of brownies could harm some people.

Police issue community alert after rash of robberies in Beverly neighborhood.

Rupp family from D.C. says son ran into traffic after consuming drink.

The automotive industry maintains the cars are safe, but many consumers, experts and fire investigators remain leery.

Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous problem that's under-diagnosed in women.

Winnetka police say a woman was attacked in the north suburb during a home invasion Thursday morning near Sheridan and Scott in the northeast part of town.

The FBI says it's investigating whether Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was involved in the 1982 Chicago-area Tylenol poisonings case that killed seven people.

Former governor Rod Blagojevich is preparing to take the stand in his defense at his second corruption trial, according to his defense team. Whether that happens remains to be seen.

Police searched an area near Castle Rock State Park for 6-year-old Timothy Pitzen, who has been missing for almost a week.

The voting closed at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Watch ABC7 News This Morning to find out who won on Friday, May 20.

(AP) — A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended Thursday that a blockbuster drug from Abbott Laboratories still be marketed for use with other widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, despite a government study that questioned...

(AP) — Archer Daniels Midland Co. is building a new port terminal in Uruguay to export corn, soybeans, wheat and soybean meal from South America to markets in Europe and elsewhere.

(AP) — Eight days after an Illinois board denied Cook County's request to close a hospital, a Chicago lawmaker introduced an amendment to free the county from the board's authority.

(Crain’s) — Illinois’ unemployment rate fell for the 15th consecutive month in April, to 8.7%.

PLAY. Want to show off the cuteness of your pug's little mug? Head to the SPRING PUG PARTY at Joe's Bar, which is a fete for pug owners and their families.

(Crain's) — Gov. Pat Quinn has named a new chairman for the state agency that runs the College Illinois prepaid tuition program, which is under investigation by the state auditor general for its investment practices.

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The Blackhawks seem to have learned from letting Antti Niemi go last season and announced an agreement with goalie Corey Crawford on a three-year, $8 million contract. [ more › ]

We've been paying attention to the Rod Blagojevich retrial waiting for something interesting to happen, since most of it has been a rehash of the original trial minus the bombast of Sam Adam, Jr. Now that ABC 7 is citing sources in reporting that Blago w

If concerts were assigned a "physical exertion" index for the audience, most of us would agree to something like: intimate singer-songwriter folk jam < power pop indie rock < punk and metal freak-outs. Polite applause versus tooth-loosening mosh pits. Mi

Many great DJs come through Chicago on a weekly basis, but there's only about four or five times a year when something as special as Friday's Wolf + Lamb vs. Soul Clap show at Smart Bar goes down. Tomorrow's show is one of the most anticipated DJ sets of

At the TED 2011 conference in Long Beach, Google gave test demonstrations of its prototype auto-driving car. Because the car is on a closed course, it's driving faster and rougher than it would in normal traffic. [ more › ]

Pace Eff eFG FT/FG OREB% TOr Miami 83.0 102.4 49.3% 26.5 29.4 18.1 Chicago 90.4 36.0% 19.5 32.7 12.0 &nbsp; Early in game two it almost looked like the Bulls were going to simply continue the rebounding dominance they had in the serie

Recap tomorrow.

&nbsp; Gamethread in a couple hours, but something to chew on until then: We know this series has been a ratings bonanza so far. But here's some more evidence of just how nutty the matchup has made the buying public. Friends of the program TiqIQ, a servic

AKA:&nbsp; Game Two HYPE links + know your FanPosts/FanShots Not so much today, though I blame nobody for having any analysis fatigue (unless analysis is just watching Taj Gibson dunks). In terms of what to expect in game two, if the teams play the same t

AKA: Game One Roundup links + know your FanPosts/FanShots Too much to get to for a snappy intro, this game was kind of a big deal*, and had a lot of analysis spawned from it: The big game one story was the Bulls size advantage and their ability to domina

A Late Game Twist From&nbsp;Chicago [From the FanShots, something for the morning. All praise be to Thibs -ed.] Over at NBAPlaybook, I take a look at the Rose/Korver pick and pop that the Bulls ran late in the 4th quarter, taking advantage of the Heat's

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Hey guys 12pierzynski here to tell you the new player of the week. The new player of the week is: De

I am tuning in to the Red Sox v Tigers while waiting for the Chicago Bulls v Miami Heat Game 2. Afte

Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds in a Game 1 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, the Heat do

Last Sunday, basketball fans witnessed a spectacular Game 1, pitting MVP Derrick Rose and the Bulls

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Everyone wins today! Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs rode a six-run sixth inning and&nbsp;topped the Tucson Padres, 8-2. Robert Coello&nbsp;started and got into trouble immediately, allowing two runs in the first inning. After that though, he settled down

BOSTON -- It's been called many things -- Joe Robbie Stadium Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, now Sun Life Stadium -- but the football/baseball stadium located about halfway between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is the scene of one of the worst Cub

Here's your chance, Casey.

EN ROUTE TO BOSTON -- As you are reading this, I am on a plane on the way to Logan Airport in Boston (this was the only flight I could get on using miles), getting ready for the weekend series between the Cubs and Red Sox. The Cubs, however, still

Our six-part journey of the Rats of Wrigley visiting their Boston counterparts continues. Click on image to open a larger version in a new browser window. Depending on the size of your display and browser, it may require some scrolling. If you find i

Be sure to check out&nbsp;this photo of the two newest Cubs, Tony Campana and Scott Maine, as posted by Iowa Cubs outfielder Fernando Perez. He entitled it "Chicago: Prepare to Swoon."&nbsp; Iowa Cubs Heading out of Reno while the getting is still

Kick off festival season at the 17th annual Lakeview party.

The legendary African-American ballet and modern dance ensemble performs new and repertory works, including six Chicago premieres and its signature piece, the gospel-inspired "Revelations."

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the Super Mario Bros. game with themed performances by local burlesque artists Coo d'Twat, Lily e'Claire and others. The audience decides whether the plumbers rescue the princess or are seduced away by femm

Contestants share embarrassing anecdotes from high school or junior high, which keyboardist Abraham Levitan turns into a spontaneously composed song from a randomly chosen musical sub-genre.

More than 70 local, national and international theater professionals discuss the past 50 years of Chicago's rise in the theater world during a four-day symposium.

Local band JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound star in the Tony Award-winning coming-of-age rock musical about a young, African-American musician who encounters sex, drugs and class and race controversies when he leaves his churchgoing family to pursue his dream

If you remember and enjoyed Reds Drive-In or the "old" Janson"s then Fat Tommy's at 3031 W. 111th in Mt Greenwood will give you the same comfortable, local feel with great classic hot dog/burger stand food. Owned by a long time local resident from a large

We have it all on the Southside including some great Patio Dining! So get out there and enjoy it while summertime in the city is here! Here are a few spots we love, if you know of other great patios please comment and I will be sure to add them! Have fu

UPDATE!!! CHECK OUT CALABRIAS NEW LOOK! The dining area is getting cozier everyday. After the window renovation they are now sprucing up the place. New warmer paint on the walls, new table arrangement and soon new flooring that will make the place look an

I really enjoyed last Saturday early afternoon at Koda Bistro and Wine Bar in Beverly at 10352 S. Western Avenue. Chef Aaron Browning wowed a full house with 3 of his favorite easy to make soups including the recipe for their wonderful classic French Onio

Bill Grants Wonderburger 11045 S. Kedzie in Mt. Greenwood is a South side tradition, classic or legend. You pick the word, you own the experience. If you have never enjoyed a Wonderburger you just have to check it out, and if it has been a while, you have

UPDATE! The Bevery Bakery is now ROASTING COFFEE! It is the only coffee roastery south of Bridgeport. Stop in and watch them roast! Pick up a pound, or mix up a custom pound and bring it home. There is so much to enjoy at the Beverly Bakery &amp; Cafe at