The Note: Democrats stay narrow as courts open…

The TAKE with Rick Klein Is President Donald Trump protecting the presidency or protecting his presidency? And how much should Democrats care at the moment? Democrats go into the Thanksgiving holiday with the courts delivering…

Suspect in murder of UIC student was angry…

The man accused of murdering a 19-year-old student in the parking garage on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus allegedly became "angry" when she ignored his catcalls, authorities said. Sophomore Ruth George was attacked…

Explosion erupts at Texas chemical refinery

At least three people were injured when a powerful explosion erupted at a petrochemical refinery in Texas early Wednesday morning, officials said. Video and images taken by people in the area and posted online show…