"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Business owner defrauded city, but still got contracts

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST

Though officials know of Donald Beal's participation in a scheme to defraud the city, they continue to contract out with his company

The owner of a South Side lumber company admitted to authorities in 2007 that he had defrauded the city of Chicago, yet he has continued to reap millions of dollars in city business, a Tribune review has found.

Chicago crime drops again but auto thefts climb

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 04:56 PM PST

Overall crime in Chicago dropped by nearly 4 percent in November, with overall violent crimes dropping by 10 percent, Chicago police officials said.

Illinois, NU both headed to Texas for bowls

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 02:54 PM PST

Next Cicero police chief also a donor to Dominick

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 02:16 PM PST

Interim superintendent is 17-year veteran of Cicero police force who has donated more that $2,500 to President Larry Dominick's campaign fund

For the third time in recent years, the Cicero Police Department will be led by a person who has contributed to Town President Larry Dominick's campaign fund.

Notre Dame, Miami will renew rivalry in the Sun Bowl

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 01:21 PM PST

Plastic prompts Sycamore firm to recall chicken salad

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 02:59 PM PST

Egyptian resort plagued by series of shark attacks

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 12:41 PM PST

EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — A shark tore the arm off an elderly German tourist at an Egyptian Red Sea resort, killing her almost immediately, security and diving officials said Sunday, only days after sharks badly mauled four other European tourists in the waters.

Leaders see deal soon on tax cuts, jobless benefits

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 12:09 PM PST

Leaders from both parties see a compromise in the offing on renewing Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels and extending jobless aid.

WASHINGTON — Top lawmakers predicted Sunday that a deal would be reached soon to renew the Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels and to extend unemployment benefits.

Pandas on the Rise (The Newsroom)

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 12:36 PM PST

The Newsroom - Pandas are among the most endangered species on earth. But thanks to a breakthrough by scientists in China, the cuddly mammal may be seeing better days ahead. A buzzy article from the BBC explains that conservationists have "perfected the difficult …

Chicago crime drops again but auto thefts climb

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:03 PM PST

Buble's love letter to the 50s

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 08:42 AM PST

Near the start of Michael Buble's show at a sold-out Allstate Arena Saturday, the Canadian crooner checked off a number of reasons why he'd rather stay home than go out to a concert. "I wouldn't have to wait in line to [use the restroom]," he said. "The beer is cheaper." In this instance, he also would have missed a heck of a performance.

The return of 'Wicked'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:09 PM PST

Usher in town

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 07:36 AM PST

WikiLeaks release: China ordered hacking on Google

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 03:48 AM PST

BEIJING (AP) — Contacts told American diplomats that hacking attacks against Google were ordered by China's top ruling body and a senior leader demanded action after finding search results that were critical of him, leaked U.S. government memos show.

Cargo plane wing clips tail of United plane at O'Hare

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 04:47 AM PST

Rescue underway for ship with 500,000 gallons of fuel

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 04:43 AM PST

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A crippled cargo ship carrying nearly a half million gallons of fuel oil was under tow toward a safe harbor Sunday, easing concerns the vessel could go aground in Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands.

Police shoot and kill drug suspect on South Side

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 04:10 AM PST

Error sends tax bill soaring

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

Assessment soars 300 percent, to $834,770 from $209,444, due to 'transcription' glitch

Problem Solver: According to the Cook County Assessor's office, Michael Ensign's 1,445-square-foot condo was worth $209,444 in 2008. Its assessed value in 2009? A whopping $834,770. At first, he was told it was too late to appeal.

Rockford woman pardoned by Obama: 'It's still sinking in'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 07:59 PM PST

Floretta Leavy, 51, among nine receiving presidential pardons

Though she was released from federal prison in 1985, Floretta Leavy's drug conviction the year before has long hung over her head.

Bears keep grip on 1st place

Posted: 05 Dec 2010 01:25 PM PST

The Bears prevailed in a see-saw game, beating the Lions 24-20 to improve to 9-3 and retain their grip on first place in the NFC North.