"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Gunmen 'shot up the whole block'

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:43 PM PDT

Car speeding away as bullets flew hit CTA vehicle, police say

Witnesses say several men walked down a street in the city's Englewood neighborhood this morning, spraying bullets at a car that sped away and slammed into a CTA bus. Eleven people were hurt in the collision, but apparently not by gunfire.

Stolen cellphone led to Grant Park attack suspect

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:31 PM PDT

Parolee accused of beating, sexually assaulting 65-year-old man in Grant Park

Records from a cellphone stolen from a man found beaten and sexually assaulted in Grant Park led police to a 45-year-old parolee, prosecutors said in court Tuesday.

Restored Muti eager to prove he's healthy >> Video

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:54 PM PDT

For Riccardo Muti, recent weeks have been a time of travail and triumphs not so far removed from those that stock the rough-and-tumble plots of his beloved Verdi operas, works that are his central musical preoccupations at the moment.

Safety agency fails to investigate crib bumper deaths

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:03 PM PDT

Yet group is trying to decide if the popular nursery product poses suffocation risks

In at least 17 cases, the Consumer Product Safety Commission did not investigate a child's death, even though the agency had reports suggesting crib bumper pads played roles in the fatalities, the Tribune found. Now the safety agency is trying to decide if the products are safe, yet is doing so without having investigated all deaths that involved bumpers.

Off-duty officer kills intruder in his Fernwood backyard

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:56 PM PDT

An off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a man he caught trying to steal from his backyard in the Far South Side Fernwood neighborhood Tuesday morning, police said.

Judge blocks Wisconsin's anti-union law

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 04:45 PM PDT

MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - A Wisconsin judge issued a revised order on Tuesday blocking implementation of a controversial state law curbing collective bargaining by public unions while she hears a legal challenge to the proposed law.

Woman dies after shove down 'L' stairs

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:58 PM PDT

A woman known for her work among the homeless in Logan Square has died, a day after being knocked down a stairwell at a Lincoln Park "L" station by a fleeing robber, according to police and friends.

Officials: Elgin woman charged with 6th DUI

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:05 PM PDT

Woman dies after shove down 'L' stairs

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:58 PM PDT

A woman known for her work among the homeless in Logan Square has died, a day after being knocked down a stairwell at a Lincoln Park "L" station by a fleeing robber, according to police and friends.

High Court hears Wal-Mart discrimination case

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PDT

A skeptical Supreme Court heard arguments today in the largest employment-discrimination case in history, suggesting that the massive, decade-old class-action suit against Wal-Mart may have run aground. Nearly all the justices appeared troubled by aspects of the litigation.

Phone records lead to suspect in Grant Park attack

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Records from a cell phone stolen from a man found beaten and sexually assaulted in Grant Park led police to a 45-year-old parolee, who was ordered held today without bail in the attack, prosecutors said in court.

Whale that killed SeaWorld trainer returning to shows

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:57 AM PDT

SeaWorld Orlando plans to put the killer whale Tilikum back into public performances beginning Wednesday, for the first time since the 6-ton whale killed a trainer at the marine park more than one year ago.

How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan (The Newsroom)

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 11:06 AM PDT

Damaged cars are piled in a pool of water in Natori, Miyagi prefecture. US relief groups said Tuesday that Americans have donated close to $150 million to support Japan after its devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.(AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)The Newsroom - The devastated Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has become the latest poster child for long-standing issues surrounding nuclear energy รข€" issues that need to be resolved to reduce the risk of a similar nuclear crisis in the United States. These …

Munster police issue alert for missing doctor's car

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Police in Munster, Ind., today asked for the public's help in locating the car belonging to an ophthalmologist who has been missing more than a week.

High court hears Wal-Mart discrimination case arguments

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PDT

The class-action suit contends Wal-Mart discriminated against women working for the company in terms of pay and promotion. The issue before the Supreme Court involves whether the women's claims are too diverse for a single action.

A skeptical Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the largest employment-discrimination case in history, suggesting that the massive, decade-old class-action suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may have run aground at what could be its final stop.

Northwestern's Protess taking leave of absence

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:24 AM PDT

After months of sour relations between embattled Northwestern University journalism professor David Protess and school administrators, the crusading teacher has announced he is forming a new non-profit project on wrongful convictions independent of any university.

UP North Line plans under review at meeting tonight

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:43 AM PDT

North Side residents will get a close look tonight at Metra's plans to rebuild 22 bridges along the UP North Line.

Abortion billboard on South Side ignites controversy

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 04:27 PM PDT

An anti-abortion group that sparked complaints in New York City has unveiled a billboard in Chicago targeting the black community. It shows President Barack Obama and reads: "Every 21 minutes, our next possible leader is aborted."

Chicago home prices lowest in 10 years

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:58 AM PDT

Lynwood clerk pleads not guilty in DUI crash death

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:46 AM PDT

In his first court appearance since he allegedly caused a car crash last month that killed a mother of four, south suburban Lynwood Clerk Roel Valle this morning pleaded innocent to multiple charges.