Grammer has received accolades in the past for his comedic work on the show Frasier , but this marks the first win for the actor in a dramatic role. [ more › ] Originally posted here: Kelsey Grammer Wins Golden Globe For His Portrayal Of Chicago’s... 

Snow is in the forecast for Friday’s Winter Bike to Work Day . [ more › ] Read the original:  Winter Bike To Work Day Celebrates The Year-Round Cyclists  Read More →

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, facing criticism by unions, aldermen and residents for the Chicago Public Library’s decision to close on Mondays , is firing back. [ more › ] Here is the original post:  Rahm: Unions Using Library Monday Closings As A "Bargaining... 

Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature Friday on a law to give tax breaks to Sears Holdings Corp. and CME Group proved to be the final step to keep both companies in Illinois. “I’m exuberant,” said Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod of the... 

The ordinance would increase the minimum fine for “resisting a police officer or aiding escape” from $25 to $200, with a maximum fine of $1,000. Parks, playgrounds and beaches would open at 6 a.m. instead of 4 a.m., but still close at 11... 

The high-backed, old-school, red-orange chairs that used to sit in the mayor’s office weren’t the only issue, but they were symptomatic. Original post:  Mayor Emanuel keeps it local with City Hall art  Read More →

In the summer of 2010, Mayor Richard M. Daley showed up at an anniversary event celebrating, and designed to further promote, Chicago’s downtown theater district. But the real news was made when the mayoral voice started to crack while talking about... 

Here’s my Top 10 for the Chicago season. Some have already opened and others just seem promising. Like the creeping tinsel at the mall, holiday shows in Chicago seem to start earlier each year. This season, it was “White Christmas” at... 

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke gave his annual “state of the city” address to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning. “Now this is the one I really couldn’t wait today to show. But this is the real deal,” he said, flashing... 

To help accommodate the growing parish’s diversity and needs, St. Joseph’s in Wheeling constructed a $1.5 million multipurpose center. Cardinal Francis George led a liturgical blessing and attended a reception of about 200 people including...