"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

8,600 take test to fill 1,100 Chicago cop jobs

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 05:54 PM PST

Edens Spur rehab project wraps up

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 04:45 PM PST

Obama: Tax plan imperfect but still a 'good deal'

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 03:21 PM PST

In his radio address, he again emphasizes economic suffering of the middle class.

President Obama said Saturday that the compromise he reached with Republicans on tax cuts was "by no means perfect" but a "good deal for the American people."

Firefighters, paramedics to vote on new contract

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 03:04 PM PST

Parents blamed for problems in the education system

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

SEATTLE (AP) — Blaming teachers for low test scores, poor graduation rates and the other ills of American schools has been popular lately, but a new survey wags a finger closer to home.

Winter storm warning for Ill., Ind.

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 05:33 PM PST

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Travel could be difficult due to heavy snow and wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph in areas. In Wisconsin, authorities caution people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. I Send us your photos

Hidden hazard of crib bumpers

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

Tribune investigation prompts federal agency to review safety of popular baby bedding

A Tribune investigation prompts a federal agency to review the safety of popular baby bedding.

Officials allege options fraud by Chicago trader

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 10:11 PM PST

Top 10 Chicago shows

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 09:16 AM PST

Jilted bride sues ex-fiance for $95,000 for wedding costs

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 08:05 AM PST

Park District defends Soldier Field sod

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 05:50 PM PST

Officials call it one of best in the NFL, Bears players disagree

Officials called the playing surface among the best.

Bernard Madoff's son found dead; apparent suicide

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 04:10 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Bernard Madoff's sons was found dead Saturday of an apparent suicide, according to a law enforcement official.

Meeks walks a fine line on IRS rules

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

Political rhetoric fills his sermons, but IRS rules prohibit campaign activity by churches

Rev. James Meeks has built a career on social and political activism. His entry into the high-profile Chicago mayor's race brings a new focus on federal law restricting political campaign activity by churches.

For Elizabeth Smart, guilty verdict ends horrific chapter

Posted: 11 Dec 2010 02:04 AM PST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After more than eight years of waiting, Elizabeth Smart has finally heard the word she's been waiting for: guilty.

Chicago says farewell to Cubs legend

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 08:24 PM PST

The eulogies for Ron Santo were laced with love and humor befitting man with passion for life.

Agent in Sarno trial testifies co-defendant fenced goods

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:58 PM PST

Undercover agent in Sarno trial testifies that co-defendant Polchan fenced ill-gotten goods at Cicero pawnshop

Deals that would be "door busters" at most electronics stores were made regularly at Mark Polchan's Cicero pawnshop, where favored customers tended to come and go through a backdoor, according to testimony this week in the racketeering trial of Polchan and co-defendants including Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno.

Quinn: No requests for cabinet resignations yet

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

Governor says he'll start the process of reviewing directors' work this month

Since winning election last month, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn has said numerous times that he has asked top cabinet members to submit their resignations so he can review their work to see if they should stay on.

Prosecutor to be nominated for DuPage state's attorney

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 07:43 PM PST

Robert Berlin is current chief of criminal prosecutions

Robert Berlin, a veteran prosecutor who has served in state's attorney offices in Cook, Kane and DuPage counties, will be nominated next week to replace departing DuPage State's Attorney Joseph Birkett, it was announced Friday night.

State sets route for Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak line

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 07:26 PM PST

Park District defends Soldier Field sod

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 05:50 PM PST

The playing surface at Soldier Field has taken a lot of flak for years. Bears players sacked it in an NFLPA survey two years ago, and Jay Cutler said it is "one of the worst fields in the league." But park district officials call the field --one of only six natural grass fields in the NFL in a northern climate -- "one of the best" in the league.