Two state lawmakers say the federal government has agreed to buy the unused Thomson Correctional Center for $165 million.State Sen. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, and Rep. Richard Morthland, R-Cordova, say Gov.
A jury has been seated in the terrorism trial of a Chicago man. The twelve jurors and 6 alternates chosen will be hearing the case against Tahawwur Rana who's accused of planning the Mumbai terror attack that killed 160 people.
Chicago-based GrubHub.com is being sued by a Chicago man for allegedly lying about prices on its web site.The price in question that led to the lawsuit is $1.
Chicago's City Council is considering an ordinance to curb certain street activities. Alderman Jason Ervin of the 28th Ward wants to establish so-called "prostitution-free zones". These zones would be off-limits to people who have a history of prostitution-related activity.
Judge James Zagel is inviting Rod Blagojevich's attorneys to appeal his decisions - literally. He's denied almost every motion brought by the former governor's defense attorneys, and this week they've shown some frustration in court.
