"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

State police looking into petition fraud allegations in mayor race

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:27 PM PST

Cyber Monday Explodes, Steve Martin Bombs, WikiLeaks Under Fire: Buzz Week in Review (The Newsroom)

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:25 PM PST

The Newsroom - What a week: Shoppers started off with an explosion of sales, making "Cyber Monday" the biggest online shopping day ever. But Steve Martin bombed with an audience when he wasn't funny. And Amazon says bye-bye to hosting the whistleblower site …

Man convicted of vandalizing Jewish cemetery

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:59 PM PST

Found guilty of hate crime for spray-painting anti-Semitic graffiti on headstones

A man who denied on the witness stand that he's a neo-Nazi was found guilty Friday of a hate crime for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery near Norridge.

Sources: Deal site Groupon rejects Google's offer

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:01 PM PST

Chicago-based Groupon Inc. has turned down an acquisition offer from Google Inc. and is staying independent, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Google had reportedly offered between $5 billion and $6 billion.

Officials: IT managers bilked insurance association of $1.1M

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:32 PM PST

IT managers bilked association out of more than $1.1 million, prosecutors say

Two information technology managers teamed up to bilk an insurance industry association out of more than $1.1 million, prosecutors alleged in court Friday.

3 military chiefs oppose 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

Posted: 02 Dec 2010 10:11 PM PST

The heads of the Marines, Air Force and Army say allowing homosexuals to serve openly could cause disruption. The Navy chief, however, sees little problem with the change and recommends repeal.

Reporting from Washington

Owner of 'Super Bowl Shuffle' sues Viacom

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:46 PM PST

Dart says he can't police juvenile detention center

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:17 PM PST

Officials: IT managers bilked insurance association of $1.1M

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:10 PM PST

Google pays just $1 to end lawsuit over Street View

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:45 AM PST

Sexting DA replaced by woman who was assault victim

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:40 AM PST

Obama visits troops in Afghanistan

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:27 PM PST

A dust storm prevents Obama from meeting in person with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The U.S. leader speaks to U.S. troops at Bagram airfield.

President Obama made an unannounced visit Friday to Afghanistan. But in a scenario that seemed symbolic of star-crossed U.S. relations with the administration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the two leaders were unable to meet face to face.

More charges in killing of retired Brookfield teacher

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 01:18 PM PST

Charles Manson had a cellphone in California prison

Posted: 02 Dec 2010 05:41 PM PST

Contraband cellphones are burgeoning among prisoners, giving them the ability to arrange crimes on the outside. Even Charles Manson was caught with one. But it's not illegal for state prisoners to possess the devices.

Contraband cellphones are becoming so prevalent in California prisons that guards can't keep them out of the hands of the most notorious and violent inmates: Even Charles Manson, orchestrator of one of the most notorious killing rampages in U.S. history, was caught with an LG flip phone under his prison mattress.

Obama makes surprise trip to Afghanistan

Posted: 02 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

First big snow heading this way

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:34 PM PST

A storm could dump 4 to 6 inches of snow on parts of the Chicago area over the weekend, with an additional 1 to 2 inches of lake-effect snow in some areas.

'The Cubs have lost their biggest fan'

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:18 AM PST

Tributes from former Chicago Cubs teammates, radio partners and fans poured in today for Ron Santo, the iconic player and broadcaster who died Thursday night at the age of 70 from complications of bladder cancer.

Extra-alarm fire rips though Lakeview carpet store

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:25 AM PST

Unemployment rises to 9.8%

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:33 AM PST

Civil unions aren't just for same-sex couples

Posted: 02 Dec 2010 06:24 PM PST

Illinois bill also applies to heterosexuals

While celebrated as a historic step forward for gay rights in Illinois, the new civil union bill that awaits Gov. Pat Quinn's signature also offers opportunities for heterosexual couples who don't want to wed but seek many of the legal protections of marriage.