Hundreds of flights canceled as record-setting rain hits Chicago

(CNN) -- Airlines canceled hundreds of flights at Chicago's airports Thursday as record-setting rains pelted the Windy City.More than 600 flights were canceled Thursday due to weather, the Chicago Department of Aviation said.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.

Chicago deluged with seven inches of rain in 24-hour period

(CNN) -- If the old mantra about April showers bringing May flowers holds true, Chicago could soon be awash in roses, azaleas and more, thanks to record-setting rain that's pounded the Windy City.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.

Chicago to shutter dozens of schools to tackle $1 billion deficit

(CNN) -- Chicago school officials said Thursday that they plan to close dozens of schools in a bid to improve education and tackle a $1 billion deficit.The move will shutter 61 elementary school buildings, including 53 underutilized schools and one program.

Chicago baby shot while dad changes diaper

(CNN) -- What kind of chance did little Jonylah Watkins of Chicago really have?When her mother was pregnant with her, the woman was shot in the leg, news reports say.And Monday, just six months into her life, looking up at her dad as he changed her diaper in a minivan, Jonylah was shot multiple times.

Chicago sets snowfall record as mid-Atlantic braces

(CNN) -- A corridor of winter weather made its way across the Ohio Valley and upper Midwest on Tuesday, breaking a snowfall record in Chicago.O'Hare International Airport had 6 inches of snow by the afternoon, besting a 1999 record for the date by 2.2 inches.

Barack Obama re-elected as president of the United States

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.

Obama to host election night event at indoor venue in Chicago

(CNN) -- The Obama campaign plans to have its election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago barring a last minute change, a campaign source confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, October 17th.

Chicago schools reopen after vote to suspend strike

(CNN) -- As schools reopened Wednesday, September 19th -- the day after teachers union representatives voted to suspend their eight-day strike -- union leaders, city officials and even students could all claim a few wins and admit a few losses after a bruising battle that had both sides hurling insults like pro wrestlers.

Judge to consider city's request to end teachers' strike Wednesday

CHICAGO (CNN) -- Chicago public schoolchildren will spend a seventh day out of classes Tuesday as their striking teachers weigh a tentative proposal to end their walkout.

Chicago teachers rally as both sides consider deal

CHICAGO (CNN) -- Supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied Saturday on the sixth day of a strike that has shut down the city's schools, even as a deal with the school board was in the works.

Feds: Chicago-area man charged over attempted terrorist attack

CHICAGO (CNN) -- The FBI said Saturday it has arrested an 18-year-old American man who allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in front of a downtown Chicago bar.

No formal negotiations on Day 3 of Chicago teachers strike

CHICAGO (CNN) -- Negotiators in the Chicago teachers strike failed to engage in contract talks on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the school board said in an e-mail.

Murder trial of Drew Peterson now underway

(CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday, July 31st that their client spent his entire career protecting the public and that murder accusations are groundless.

CO shooting victim, UW-Whitewater grad Larimer's body in Chicago

CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.

Luxury car pileup inside a Chicago parking garage

CHICAGO (CNN) -- A failed parking attempt in a Chicago parking garage ends with a luxury car pileup.

More protests planned for Chicago NATO summit

CHICAGO (CNN) -- Protesters vowed to carry out disruptive demonstrations Monday, May 21st in Chicago, a day after baton-wielding police clashed with demonstrators in a violent confrontation that left dozens injured just blocks from where NATO leaders were gathered.