Chicago authorities are investigating the death of a person whose charred body was discovered in a Northwest Side trash bin late Sunday evening. Fire crews... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

Need a good excuse to skip the gym? The great outdoors beckons louder than ever at this time of year with fresh air, sunshine and... Sarabeth Sanders http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarabeth-sanders/

NEW YORK — Rival online takeout services Seamless North America and GrubHub on Monday announced plans to combine and create a new company covering more... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dino-grandoni/

"Boardwalk Empire" Season 4 is still months away, but a new teaser gives a glimpse into the next chapter in the Nucky Thompson bootlegging saga.... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alex-moaba/

The CTA's five-month-long shutdown of service on the Red Line between the 95h Street/Dan Ryan and Cermak/Chinatown stations got its first rush hour commute test... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

CHICAGO — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days – 384 times, up and around... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jason Vargas scattered four hits through seven scoreless innings, Erick Aybar and Howie Kendrick each hit two-run doubles, and the Los Angeles... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

CHICAGO -- Cubs starter Travis Wood was thinking about one home run, and it wasn't the one he hit. With two outs in the seventh... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

In yet another violent weekend in Chicago, a 12-year-old boy was among at least 23 people shot in gun-related incidents that left five dead citywide.... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

A tornado tore through Shawnee, Oklahoma on Sunday, and some news sources report at least one person was killed. According to News9.com and Fox News,... Joanna Zelman http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanna-zelman/

The fight for wrestling includes the fight to keep the Olympic spirit alive in the unlikeliest of places, such as the gym where Jacob Curby practiced and competed as a teen at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois. Caryn Brooks http://www.huffingtonpost.com/caryn-brooks/

As bad as drugs can be, Drug Warriors are worse. They raise the stakes of the drug fight, incentivize the drug gangs and push them to greater heights of violence. When a solution becomes worse than the problem it is time to abolish the solution. James Peron http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-peron/

Three Chicago teens accused of gang-raping a 12-year-old girl at gunpoint and posting the video to Facebook will face charges as adults, Cook County prosecutors... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andres-jauregui/

Chicago is bracing for a critical vote by the Board of Education Wednesday: whether to shut down 54 schools. Conflicting figures are still flying, as... WBEZ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday after dozens of youths gathered in the city's Gold Coast, blocking traffic and causing other disturbances. Police... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

CHICAGO -- Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Chicago Cubs... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO, May 18 (Reuters) - Chicago will shut down part of its "L" elevated rail system's busiest line for five months starting... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reuters/

America's public education system could be on the brink of a once-in-a-generation revolution. If implemented properly, we can provide all children with the problem-solving, critical-thinking and teamwork skills they need to compete in today's changing world. But that's a big "if." Randi Weingarten http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randi-weingarten/

There are perks to having a press pass; like getting to preview exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art with a small group, several curators,... Paul Klein http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-klein/