"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

What's at stake in Tuesday's Chicago City Council runoffs

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 05:13 PM PDT

The wards, the neighborhoods, the candidates, the stories

6th Ward Neighborhoods: Chatham, Park Manor, Princeton Park, Englewood

Fire-ravaged Pilgim Baptist ready to start rebuilding

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 05:52 PM PDT

Devastated in 2006 fire, landmark church may be on road to recovery at last

After repeated delays, rebuilding efforts are poised to begin by the summer at the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bronzeville that was destroyed in a 2006 fire, church leaders announced Saturday.

Butler going to NCAA tournament final again

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 05:50 PM PDT

Mack scores 24 with five 3-pointers as Bulldogs down VCU 70-62 in semifinals

HOUSTON — Butler is ready for Part II.

Sex allegation leads to action on 3rd officer

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 06:15 PM PDT

A third Chicago police officer has been stripped of his police powers in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by two other officers this week of a 22-year-old woman they picked up in their squad car, police said Saturday.

White Sox pull away for 8-3 win | Cubs rally for 5-3 win

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 03:45 PM PDT

Bottom of order provides some heft in 2nd straight victory over Indians

CLEVELAND — For all the offseason emphasis on re-signing slugger Paul Konerko and adding left handed power hitter Adam Dunn, there was one aspect of the White Sox offense they didn't need to address.

Woman rescued from pond dies at hospital

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 05:01 PM PDT

A Phoenix woman who was pulled from her car when she drove into a retention pond in the south suburbs has died despite being revived after the rescue, officials said today.

Cubs rally for 5-3 win

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 04:59 PM PDT

Clutch hitting in 8th and strong relief pitching leads to 1st triumph

As the Cubs rushed through the tunnel leading into the clubhouse Saturday celebrating a stirring 5-3 comeback victory over the Pirates, Carlos Pena made an unusual request.

Cubs rally for 5-3 win

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 12:58 PM PDT

A greaseboard philosopher posted a message for the Cubs next to the lineups Saturday morning:

Craft beers surging in popularity

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 01:42 PM PDT

Double-digit growth across the industry making it difficult to meet increasing demand

With double-digit growth across the craft beer industry, several new entrants are opening for business, while established local favorites such as Half Acre, Three Floyds and Two Brothers are all furiously ramping up production to meet demand.

Fire-ravaged church ready to start rebuilding

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 03:59 PM PDT

After repeated delays, rebuilding efforts are poised to begin by the summer at the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bronzeville that was destroyed in a 2006 fire, church leaders announced today.

Emanuel gives South Side aldermanic candidate a boost

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 12:25 PM PDT

Southwest grounds some planes after hole in fuselage

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 01:53 PM PDT

Southwest Airlines said today about 80 planes would be taken out of service after a hole opened up in the roof of a 737, forcing an emergency landing. The airline planned to cancel some 300 Saturday flights. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are beginning an inquiry into the rupture.

For Obama, a calculated delay on justifying air strikes

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:08 PM PDT

The timing was deeply controversial, but was designed to be a major part of the message itself, unfolding as the U.S. chalked up a measure of achievement in Libya and appeared to back away from lead management of the international military effort there.

As President Obama made his way to South America aboard Air Force One two weeks ago, he and his staff began planning a sweeping address to the American people that would explain in depth the airstrikes about to begin in Libya.

Blago to teens on politics: 'You will get your heart broken'

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 01:27 PM PDT

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told high school students at an Oak Brook gathering this morning to get involved in politics and even run for office even though they will end up heartbroken.

1 year old and defying the odds

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 05:44 PM PDT

As a few threats to their health recede, costs and questions rise

Conjoined twins born critically ill at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago have reached a major milestone: their first birthday. Doctors did not expect Kaydon and Kameron Hayes to live this long.

Teens accused of stealing laptop on Purple Line

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:24 PM PDT

Police: Man punched on Purple Line in Evanston

Evanston police said they apprehended two Chicago teenagers they say punched a man on the CTA Purple Line and stole his laptop during the afternoon commute.

Southwest cancels hundreds of flights

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 05:44 PM PDT

PHOENIX (AP) — A "gunshot-like sound" woke Brenda Reese as her Southwest Airlines flight cruised at 36,000 feet. Looking up, she could see the sky through a hole torn in the cabin roof.

1 in custody after pedestrian killed in Northwest Side hit-run

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 11:17 PM PDT

A man is in custody following a hit-and-run accident in the Logan Square neighborhood that left an elderly man dead, police said.

Hole in fuselage forces Southwest flight to land

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 04:07 AM PDT

PHOENIX (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix made an emergency landing Friday after a sudden descent and drop in cabin pressure that passengers said was caused by a large hole that tore the top of the plane. The cause was not immediately known.

Divers rescue woman who drove into South Holland pond

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:32 PM PDT

Phoenix resident in serious condition after being pulled from submerged car

When emergency crews gathered around a muddy retention pond in South Holland Friday afternoon, so did concerned neighbors and residents, prepared for grim news.