The clock is ticking for Diann Burns, one of Chicago's top-paid news anchors. WBBM announced yesterday that starting April 21, six months before her $2 million contract is up, they're replacing Burns for the 5pm weekday news with California anchor Anne State. Burns will continue to coanchor the 6pm and 10pm newscasts with Rob Johnson, and State will report for the 10pm broadcast as well. more ›

It looks as thought the Amy Jacobson story continues to have legs (this might be the first in a series of unintentional puns, so bear with us). First, the Plainfield police department finally announced yesterday that they're considering Craig Stebic as a "person of interest", and not just because he throws a memorable pool party. It turns out that Stebic has refused requests by police to take a polygraph test and to let the cops... more ›

Alright, it's time to us to get all Rod Serling on you, for a moment. more ›

Dear Diann Burns: more ›

"We Are Workers Not Criminals" via swanksalot. More coverage on the immigration rally tomorrow. more ›

Every office has one: a coworker who dips into your Kool-Aid without even knowing the flavor. more ›

Which Chicago female news anchor would you like to get your news from? A lovable Robin Baumgarten? The always-professional Diann Burns? Did you SEE the rack on Rebecca Romijn NOStamos? Question answered. more ›