"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Trucker convicted of murder in Edens road-rage stabbing

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 04:49 PM PST

A Wisconsin man who said he "felt antagonized" by a fellow trucker before stabbing him to death on the side of the Edens Expressway could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Daley bristles over Chico's education criticism

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 04:36 PM PST

Mayor denies city has lost momentum on education reform

Mayor Richard Daley took a shot Thursday at former top aide Gery Chico, who's running for mayor, over Chico's suggestion the Daley administration has lost momentum on education reform.

Dispatchers guide cops to scene of sex-assault case

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:10 PM PST

St. Charles police arrest man accused of attacking baby sitter who dialed 911 on her cell phone

A baby sitter being sexually assaulted was able to summon help by dialing 911 on her cell phone, and dispatchers hearing the crime in progress were able to direct St. Charles police to her location to arrest her alleged attacker— the father of the infant she had been watching, police said.

Elgin-based school district wins $15.5M in state funds

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 03:46 PM PST

U-46 gets a boost in state funds

Elgin public schools are expected to get a $15.5 million boost because state lawmakers Thursday rejected Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of an education funding bill.

2nd quarter: Bears 6, Dolphins 0

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:16 PM PST

The Bears (6-3) entered the game with a share of the NFC North lead along with the Packers, although the Bears held the edge after beating Green Bay earlier in the season. Check back for game updates.

Airports consider replacing TSA screeners with contractors

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:08 PM PST

ATLANTA (AP) — In a climate of Internet campaigns to shun airport pat-downs and veteran pilots suing over their treatment by government screeners, some airports are considering another way to show dissatisfaction: Ditching TSA agents altogether.

Sheriff: Bodies of 2 women, boy missing in Ohio found

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:09 PM PST

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — Three people who vanished from a blood-spattered home more than a week ago were found dead inside a hollow tree Thursday, days after the teenage daughter of one of the victims was rescued — bound and gagged — from an ex-convict's basement.

Cops make rape arrest after tracking 911 call

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 03:04 PM PST

Man charged in death of shop owner

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 01:37 PM PST

A man has been charged in the home invasion, robbery and murder of a jewelry supply business owner who was beaten late last month in front of his 14-year-old son, authorities said today.

Teen gets 120 years in death of ex-CLTV host's parents

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 03:56 PM PST

Tonight: Bears at Dolphins

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 04:35 PM PST

The Tribune's football reporters offer their predictions as the Bears take on the Dolphin's Wildcat offense at 7:20 p.m. Come back later for live updates from Miami.  

Trucker convicted of murder in Edens road-rage stabbing

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:27 PM PST

General Motors shares jump on Wall Street return

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:29 PM PST

General Motors stock began trading on Wall Street again Thursday, signaling the rebirth of an American corporate icon that collapsed into bankruptcy and was rescued with a $50 billion infusion from taxpayers.

Daley testy about campaign criticism

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 03:50 PM PST

Burris laments lack of blacks in Senate

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 09:45 AM PST

His term in the U.S. Senate about to end, Roland Burris gave a farewell address today, lamenting that there will be no blacks at all in the next Senate. "This is simply unacceptable," he said on the Senate floor. "We can and we will and we must do better."

Chicago author wins top mystery award

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 09:58 AM PST

Mystery Writers of America has chosen Chicago's Sara Paretsky to receive its Grand Master award, the group's top honor. Paretsky created feisty female private detective V.I. Warshawski in the 1982 novel "Indemnity Only." Her latest book, "Body Work," is the 14th installment in the Warshawski series.

Ethics commmittee suggests censure of N.Y.'s Rangel

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:09 PM PST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House ethics committee's chief counsel recommended Thursday that veteran Rep. Charles Rangel be censured for financial and fundraising misconduct as lawmakers neared closure on an embarassing 2½-year-long scandal.

Study: Arizona convention business hit hard by boycott

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 08:49 AM PST

PHOENIX (AP) — A boycott of Arizona in the wake of a controversial immigration law has cost the state more than $140 million in lost meeting and convention business, a new report released Thursday shows.

McConnell says he won't back spending bill

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 08:12 AM PST

Illinois 12th-graders' scores low, but still above average

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 07:30 AM PST