"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Hawks coach hospitalized in 'severe discomfort'

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 05:55 PM PST

Haviland behind bench as club says Quenneville 'stable' with non-cardiac related 'health concern'

In a season full of trials and tribulations on the ice, the Blackhawks were hit with shocking news off it when coach Joel Quenneville was hospitalized Wednesday morning for undisclosed reasons.

Half of area's Borders to close

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 05:31 PM PST

Borders, struggling through a transformation in the book business, plans to close almost half of its stores in the Chicago area as part of its proposed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Secret negotiations in Mel Gibson extortion case

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 04:04 PM PST

As investigators give D.A. the results of their inquiry into alleged extortion, a Times review of e-mails, texts and documents reveals secret negotiations in the case. Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva discussed reconciliation even as lawyers were fighting over settlement terms.

Mel Gibson's entertainment attorney was summoned to a meeting 11 months ago in Century City and presented with two troubling pieces of information: The movie star's estranged girlfriend had secretly recorded him in a series of vulgar, racist rants, and she wanted $20 million.

More than 10,000 Wisconsin workers protest budget plan

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 04:46 PM PST

By Jeff Mayers

Michigan congressman trying to close Chicago water locks

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 02:05 PM PST

A congressman from Michigan is trying to force the closing of two shipping locks on Chicago area waterways, escalating a feud between Great Lakes states over how to prevent an invasion of environmentally destructive Asian carp.

Prosecutors argue against 'Drew's Law' >> Video

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 04:15 PM PST

In attempting to get hearsay statements admitted in Drew Peterson's murder case, Will County prosecutors today found themselves arguing against the very law they helped create.

Electronics store chain comes to Chicago; will hire 900

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 12:57 PM PST

Man charged with slugging fire captain after blizzard

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 01:10 PM PST

The snow may be all but gone, but problems continue to pile up for a South Side man accused of punching a Chicago Fire Department captain in the face after his car became stuck on a snow-clogged street after the recent blizzard.

Chicago question stumps 'Jeopardy!' computer

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 04:22 AM PST

The computer brained its human competition in Game 1 of the Man vs. Machine competition on "Jeopardy!" but bombed on the final answer where the correct question was: What is Chicago?

Half of Chicago Borders stores to close | Nationwide list

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 03:58 PM PST

Quinn budget: $1.7B spending boost

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 01:10 PM PST

Just weeks after winning an income tax increase to help stabilize the state's troubled finances, Gov. Pat Quinn today unveiled a $52.7 billion state budget that spends $1.7 billion more than last year, but still requires cuts to schools, public safety and health care coverage for the poor.

Attack on CBS' Lara Logan reminder of risks >> Video

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 09:38 AM PST

Attacks on Lara Logan and other journalists in Cairo unrest are a reminder of the dangers newspeople risk

One of the most powerful things about television is the illusion it lends viewers of being somewhere else — in the midst of the action — effortlessly, comfortably, safely.

Hawks coach hospitalized in 'severe discomfort'

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 10:02 AM PST

Borders files for bankruptcy

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 10:02 AM PST

60 years later, man seeks justice in cop abuse case

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 12:26 AM PST

Federal jury hears allegations that in 1951, Chicago cops tortured man into giving a false confession to a rape

Nearly 60 years after he says he was forced by police to confess to a rape he never committed, Oscar Walden Jr. stood in a federal courtroom Tuesday as curious jurors gathered around him so he could show them scars from when a police officer bent his hand back, causing excruciating pain.

Virginia dog tops at Westminster show | Photos

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 03:31 AM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Hickory just might like the big-city life.

Moreland named WGN Cubs analyst

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 09:25 AM PST

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Keith Moreland will succeed Ron Santo on WGN-AM's Cubs broadcasts. Moreland, a broadcaster for the University of Texas and a frequent fill-in for Santo, beat out Dave Otto for the position.

David Haugh: If Pujols gets to market, Cubs should pay

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 08:08 AM PST

Several numbers crunchers think Cardinals slugger would be worth huge investment

For perhaps the first time in its angst-ridden history of anticipation, the Cubs organization stands within hours of spending this year waiting till next year.

60s in forecast >> Video: Skilling's weather center

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 06:31 AM PST

We could be basking in record-breaking warmth Thursday.

Armstrong retires from cycling

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 07:43 AM PST

Lance Armstrong is calling this one "Retirement 2.0."