Missing person identified in morgue

Jun. 6, 2011
A 15-month search for a missing Chicago woman ended a few miles from her home at the county morgue where her body has been held for more than a year.The Chicago Tribune reports the identification of Carmelita Johnson's remains were made after her family provided her dental record

Quinn calls lawmakers back to Springfield

Jun. 6, 2011
Governor Pat Quinn says he plans to call Illinois legislators back to the capitol for a special session.The House left Springfield last Tuesday without resolving whether to fund construction projects through summer.“These men, they have to work.

High Court denies Burris' appeal

Jun. 6, 2011
WASHINGTON -- Months after Illinois' new senator took office, the Supreme Court says it will not consider overturning the election of President Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate.The high court on Monday turned away an appeal from former Illinois Sen.

Rep. Weiner Admits Lying, Sending Lewd Photo, Inappropriate Conversations

Jun. 6, 2011
Saying that "I have made terrible mistakes and have hurt the people I care about the most," a tearful Rep.

After secret meetings, is the NFL closer to ending the lockout?

Jun. 6, 2011
On Thursday, NFL owners and players concluded three days of secret meetings not far from Chicago. The NFL was in an appellate court on Friday to make the case for the league’s current lockout.

Did the Daley administration straight up lie to the Sun-Times?

Jun. 6, 2011
Well, what can we stir up this week?The Sun-Times has this headline today: $708, 999.

What to expect for Chicago's summer tourism season

Jun. 6, 2011
With summer approaching, Chicago can soon expect to be flocked by tourists. Many are actually already here.

Taking a look at the history and future of HIV/AIDS

Jun. 6, 2011
Thirty years ago scientists discovered the first cases of AIDS in the U.S. At that point there weren’t even names for the disease, and contracting the HIV virus was in virtually every case a death sentence.

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