New research shows a large number of suburban Chicago teens are not living the healthiest lifestyles.The Cook County Public Health Department surveyed more than 1700 high school students at 20 suburban high schools last year.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is defending the state tollway board's decision to hike prices. He said the plan will help fund construction projects, reduce traffic times and keep drivers safe.

The Chicago Board of Education has passed the 2012 budget for Chicago Public Schools.Chief Administrative Officer Tim Cawley and CEO Jean-Claude Brizard presented the proposed budget at Wednesday's school board meeting.

In his transition plan for the city, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he wanted to plot out two miles of protected bike lanes by his 100th day in office.

A coalition of activist groups in Illinois say they support the state's decision to deny tax exemptions for three non-profit hospitals.The Illinois Department of Revenue ruled yesterday that Northwestern's Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago, Edward Hospital in Naperville and Decatur Memorial Hospi

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is coming out in support of the first ever Chicago casino. He told reporters Tuesday a casino would create thousands of jobs and would improve the city's infrastructure.

The Chicago Park District has received over $1 million in federal grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help clean up Lake Michigan.