As the Christmas and New Years Eve holidays approach, the State of Illinois is urging drivers to stay buckled up and sober while driving.

As the Christmas and New Years Eve holidays approach, the State of Illinois is urging drivers to stay buckled up and sober while driving.

Published on December 4, 2013
In 2003, Illinois passed a “primary” belt law meaning every driver and front seat passenger could be pulled over for failing to wear a seat belt. On January 1, 2012, Illinois law was expanded to require every driver and passenger to wear seat belts regardless of where seated in the vehicle.

In 2003, Illinois passed a “primary” belt law meaning every driver and front seat passenger could be pulled over for failing to wear a seat …

Published on December 4, 2013
Marian Catholic Marching Band proudly marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.

Marian Catholic Marching Band proudly marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.

Published on December 4, 2013
The MCHS Marching Band has a legacy of being one of the most accomplished high school marching bands in the nation.

The MCHS Marching Band has a legacy of being one of the most accomplished high school marching bands in the nation.

Published on December 4, 2013
President Barack Obama delivers awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to minister, author, and close friend and lieutenant of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 20, 2013.

President Barack Obama delivers awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to minister, author, and close friend and lieutenant of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., …

Published on December 4, 2013
President Barack Obama awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Oprah Winfrey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 20, 2013.

President Barack Obama awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Oprah Winfrey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. …

Published on December 4, 2013
The City's infrastructure might have played a significant role in the "wash out" (a sudden erosion of soft soil or other support surfaces by a gush of water) at 124th and Wentworth Ave. which caused the road to collapse creating a large sink hole, because most of its underground pipes and water systems are at or over 100 years old.

The City's infrastructure might have played a significant role in the "wash out" (a sudden erosion of soft soil or other support surfaces by a …

Published on December 4, 2013
Residents from the 124th to 125th and Wentworth have had to boil their water to ensure its safety ever since a "wash out" (a sudden erosion of soft soil or other support surfaces by a gush of water) caused the road to collapse creating a large sink hole nearby. The collapse occurred early on the morning of November 11 in the West Pullman community.

Residents from the 124th to 125th and Wentworth have had to boil their water to ensure its safety ever since a "wash out" (a sudden …

Published on December 4, 2013
A new experimental procedure known as MRI-guided HIFU, uses magnetic-resonance imaging to focus heat-generating, high-intensity ultrasound onto fibroid tumor growths in women. Real-time MRI scans guide the ultrasound procedure and monitor temperatures in and around targeted tissues. Shown: Dr. Aytekin Oto and Nathaniel Crump of the University of Chicago monitor the MRI-guided HIFU procedure with the rest of the team.

A new experimental procedure known as MRI-guided HIFU, uses magnetic-resonance imaging to focus heat-generating, high-intensity ultrasound onto fibroid tumor growths in women. Real-time MRI scans …

Published on December 4, 2013
The MRI-guided HIFU procedure uses magnetic-resonance imaging to focus heat-generating, high-intensity ultrasound onto the fibroid growths. The procedure requires the subject to lay face-down on a special MRI table with a flexible gel pad wrapped around her abdomen.

The MRI-guided HIFU procedure uses magnetic-resonance imaging to focus heat-generating, high-intensity ultrasound onto the fibroid growths. The procedure requires the subject to lay face-down on …

Published on December 4, 2013
Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Michael Sullivan, confirmed that Reginald Jones, 43, was arrested and charged on Sept. 9, 2013 with 1 felony count of indecency exposure and driving on a suspended license.

Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Michael Sullivan, confirmed that Reginald Jones, 43, was arrested and charged on Sept. 9, 2013 with 1 felony count of …

Published on December 4, 2013
Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Michael Sullivan, confirmed that Reginald Jones, 43, was arrested and charged on Sept. 9, 2013 with 1 felony count of indecency exposure and driving on a suspended license. According to CPS’ local school council guidelines, Jones’s indecency arrest does not automatically bar him from serving as a LSC member at King College Prep High and is not listed among the convictions that would make him ineligible to continue to serve.

Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Michael Sullivan, confirmed that Reginald Jones, 43, was arrested and charged on Sept. 9, 2013 with 1 felony count of …

Published on December 4, 2013
Hyde Park Academy girl’s basketball players are surprised by much needed basketball apparel donated to them last month by the The Chicago Sky, a professional women's basketball team based in Rosemont, Ill.

Hyde Park Academy girl’s basketball players are surprised by much needed basketball apparel donated to them last month by the The Chicago Sky, a professional …

Published on December 4, 2013
Hyde Park Academy girl’s basketball players and their coach pose with the Chicago Sky mascot, Fly Guy. The Chicago Sky, a professional women's basketball team based in Rosemont, Ill., donated much needed basketball apparel to the Hyde Park Academy Lady Thunderbird girls basketball team last month.

Hyde Park Academy girl’s basketball players and their coach pose with the Chicago Sky mascot, Fly Guy. The Chicago Sky, a professional women's basketball team …

Published on December 4, 2013
Models are seen in Sao Paulo Brazil's subway on the eve of the 2013 Winter Sao Paulo Fashion Week on October 27, 2013.

Models are seen in Sao Paulo Brazil's subway on the eve of the 2013 Winter Sao Paulo Fashion Week on October 27, 2013.

Published on December 4, 2013
Efram Holmes, bodyguard of of singer Patti LaBelle, sits in the courtroom at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Houston.

Efram Holmes, bodyguard of of singer Patti LaBelle, sits in the courtroom at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Houston.

Published on December 4, 2013
A report last month from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that Illinois gained 10,300 nonfarm payroll jobs in September and another 15,400 in October. Both figures led the Midwest region.

A report last month from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that Illinois gained 10,300 nonfarm payroll jobs in September and another 15,400 in …

Published on December 4, 2013
The South Shore Drill Team performs in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 28, 2013.

The South Shore Drill Team performs in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 28, 2013.

Published on December 4, 2013
South Shore Drill Team members departed Monday night (Nov. 25) for the Big Apple (New York City) to march in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

South Shore Drill Team members departed Monday night (Nov. 25) for the Big Apple (New York City) to march in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day …

Published on December 4, 2013