"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Midway gets body scanner

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 03:59 PM PST

Midway Airport has received its first full-body scanner to screen passengers for hidden weapons and explosives.

Bears-Vikings to play outdoors Monday

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 04:54 PM PST

Metrodome officials told the NFL that the stadium roof won't be fixed in time for the Bears-Vikings Monday night game, so they'll play outdoors at the University of Minnesota's TCF Stadium.

Obama review to say that Afghan surge is working

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 03:33 PM PST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's Afghanistan war review will conclude the United States has made enough security gains to begin withdrawing troops in July, but the findings will also emphasize lasting troubles, from Afghanistan's ability to serve its people to Pakistani havens for extremists.

Computer prices start to climb

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 12:06 PM PST

Midway gets body scanner

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 12:31 PM PST

Rising marijuana use leaves tobacco in a cloud of smoke

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 08:03 AM PST

After nearly a decade in decline, marijuana is making a strong comeback among high school students, with growing use and softening attitudes about the risk of smoking pot starting in eighth grade. For the first time since 1981, high school seniors reporting they had smoked marijuana in the last 30 days outnumbered those who said they smoked cigarettes.

Safe Web surfing: Not kid's play

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST

Being Web-savvy helps, experts say, but it can't replace good parenting

Experts say too many moms and dads worry about what their kids are up to online and what might happen to them, but feel they lack the expertise to do much about it.

Obama talks economy with Buffett, Gates

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 10:15 PM PST

President Barack Obama invited two of the world's richest men to the White House Tuesday to discuss ways to boost the U.S. economy.

World pays tribute to U.S. diplomat Holbrooke

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 09:46 AM PST

BRUSSELS (AP) — They remembered him as "The Bulldozer" — a U.S. diplomat with such a forceful persona he could drag politicians, military brass and even warlords to the negotiating table in a quest for peace.

Report: Springfield mayor found shot

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 02:12 PM PST

Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin was found dead in his home after police responded to a 911 call this morning, and the State Journal-Register is reporting that he died of a gunshot wound. State police declined to comment on the cause of death until an autopsy is performed.

Lake coroner named in wrongful death suit

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 08:34 PM PST

Keller accused of improperly prescribing methadone to Lindenhurst man who died in 2008

The mother of a Lindenhurst man who died of a drug overdose is suing Lake County Coroner Richard Keller in his capacity as a former methadone clinic director who treated the man for addiction.

Ebert's new 'At the Movies' debuts in Jan. without Elvis

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 08:52 AM PST

Berkeley schools sued over denial of Muslim pilgrimage

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:58 AM PST

'King's Speech' leads Golden Globes with 7 nominations

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 01:32 PM PST

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The British monarchy tale "The King's Speech" has taken the lead among Golden Globe contenders with seven nominations, including best drama and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.

Sweden opposes UK decision to give bail to WikiLeaks chief

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 05:01 PM PST

LONDON (AP) — Swedish authorities say they will appeal a British judge's decision to grant bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Kidnapping victim found dead

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 04:55 AM PST

Cops: 'Honeybee' suspect fired at prostitute as she fled truck

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST

Birther faces court martial for refusing deployment orders (The Starting Point)

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 05:35 AM PST

FILE -- In a Sept. 2, 2010 file photo Army Lt. Col. Terrence L. Lakin leaves the military courthouse at Fort Meade, Md. A court martial proceeding against Lakin will begin Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at Fort Meade. (AP Photo/David Dishneau/file)The Starting Point - The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today. Featured story A court martial proceeding against an 18-year Army veteran who refuses to deploy to Afghanistan …

Fast Fix: Obama, the billion dollar man (The Newsroom)

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 05:01 AM PST

The Newsroom - Obama's 2012 fundraising efforts may hit the $1 billion mark. What's working in his favor and how has fundraising changed since 1976?
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Emanuel stays cool as citizens pry

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 01:42 PM PST

After 90 minutes of sometimes tedious questioning by a veteran election attorney, Rahm Emanuel faced citizens with much different styles at a hearing on whether he should remain on the ballot for mayor.