The fight is on against possible Koch Brothers ownership of the Tribune papers, which include the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Unions and liberal... Kathleen Miles http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-miles/

The city has boosted its network of surveillance cameras to what the American Civil Liberties Union called a "frightening number" under Mayor Rahm Emanuel,... DNAinfo Chicago http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

The Social Security Administration announced the 2012 Most Popular Baby Names on their website this afternoon. Sophia and Jacob hold onto their Number 1 spots.... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-samakow/

Updated story A train on Chicago's CTA Red Line derailed late Thursday morning, causing widespread delays and service interruptions. According to the Chicago Tribune, the... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

We need enemies. Homeland Security is psychological. Thus the guilt or innocence of the Gitmo prisoners and all our other detainees is irrelevant. Robert Koehler http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-koehler/

Food security is one of the most pressing challenges in the world today. The challenge is particularly important as the world population is projected to... Betty Bugusu http://www.huffingtonpost.com/betty-bugusu/

Ricky Robertson was riding his bike in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood on a warm Wednesday night when someone in a passing car opened fire and... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

Extreme weather hit central Kansas Wednesday evening, with tornadoes spotted near Hays and Russell. Touchdowns were reported near the town of Catharine in Ellis County,... James Gerken http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-gerken/

More than 34 years after gunmen burst into the affluent suburban Chicago home of Carl Gaimari and shot him dead, his wife Jacquelyn Greco has... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

Legislation that would bring legal medical marijuana to Illinois cleared a key Senate committee vote on Wednesday. The marijuana bill was approved by a vote... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

PORTAGE PARK — After months of speculation about its future, the historic Portage Theater was granted landmark status by the city Wednesday. In a Facebook... DNAinfo Chicago http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

If you were to draft a list of the 10 most important buildings in America, we expect it would include landmarks like the White House... Katherine Brooks http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-brooks/

CHICAGO -- There were the four double plays, one in every inning from the fifth to the eighth. Mix in a wild pitch, an error... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

NEW YORK -- Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball in his return from a balky back, Alejandro De Aza had a leadoff homer and the Chicago... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

What comes into your mind when you think about condoms? Something that most likely will not come into your mind is criminal intent. Nevertheless, in some contexts, condoms can be considered vehicles of illegal activities. They can be confiscated and prohibited. Renato Barucco http://www.huffingtonpost.com/renato-barucco/

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 8 (Reuters) - An Illinois Senate committee on Wednesday passed a union-backed plan to reduce the state's nearly $100 billion unfunded pension... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Tensions ran high during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat, on the floor and in... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-greenberg/

MIAMI — For the first time in these playoffs, the Miami Heat were facing some real adversity. They responded with a technical knockout.... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-klopman/

One day after a Pentagon report revealed a jump in military sexual assaults, more evidence has emerged of disturbing activity toward female service members. Rep.... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

The deathwatch over a tiny school district in Michigan continues as its schools remain closed. Despite teachers' offers to work for free for at least... Joy Resmovits http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joy-resmovits/