"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Report contradicts pastor on woman's competency

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:04 PM PDT

A new medical study challenges the account of a Northwest Side Catholic priest who says a 93-year-old parishioner was mentally competent when she made him trustee of her home last year.

Online poker industry ponders next move in wake of bust

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:31 PM PDT

Bust by Justice Department causes turmoil

They're playing Texas Hold 'em poker on many websites all over the world, but probably not in Texas — or Illinois or Florida or anywhere in the United States.

Ticketmaster to tie prices to demand

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:11 PM PDT

Obamas report income, taxes

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:02 PM PDT

President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, reported income of $1.728 million for last year, much of it from the sale of the president's pre-presidency books. They paid federal taxes totaling $453,770 after receiving a $12,334 refund.

Dozens killed in riots after Nigeria election results

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 04:48 PM PDT

Young followers of a defeated presidential candidate rampage through cities, burning down homes of those seen as supporting incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. Dozens of deaths are reported.

International observers declared Nigeria's weekend presidential election the fairest in decades. But riots across the north Monday and the loser's unwillingness to accept the results undercut this divided nation's bid to move toward orderly democracy.

Pizzeria owner IDs robbery suspects on Facebook

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 02:37 PM PDT

Five Elmwood Park youths were charged with beating and robbing a pizzeria owner on Chicago's Northwest Side after the owner identified at least three of them through photographs they'd posted on Facebook, Cook County prosecutors said today.

Apple suit: Samsung copied our look, technology

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 01:44 PM PDT

CPS choice draws praise, concern

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Education reform groups are praising Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel's choice of Jean-Claude Brizard as the new Chicago Public Schools CEO while community groups are raising concerns after getting "condolences" from groups in Rochester, where Brizard spent a controversial three years.

Nicolas Cage bailed out by Dog the Bounty Hunter >> Photos

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 09:33 AM PDT

Events surrounding Nicolas Cage's arrest and release are rolling out in that only-in-Hollywood way -- which is rather delightful, given that events went down in New Orleans.

Match.com to screen dating site for sex offenders

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Playwright with Chicago ties wins Pulitzer for drama

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 12:24 PM PDT

Los Angeles Times wins two Pulitzer Prizes

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 12:11 PM PDT

The Times wins Pulitzers for public service and for feature photography.

The Los Angeles Times won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for public service for stories uncovering shocking financial corruption in the city of Bell and another for staff photographer Barbara Davidson for her series chronicling the aftermath of violent crime for victims and their families.

Obamas report income, taxes

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 02:56 PM PDT

President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, reported income of $1.728 million for last year, much of it from the sale of the president's pre-presidency books. They paid federal taxes totaling $453,770 after receiving a $12,334 refund.

Prosecutors object to Blago's TV interviews

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 10:41 AM PDT

Federal prosecutors lodged strong complaints in court today about the former governor's round of televised interviews in the days leading up to the start of his retrial Wednesday.

Prosecutor: Teen forced dad to sign check before slaying

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 12:55 PM PDT

Angry that his father wouldn't give him money he believed he was due, Mathew Nellessen and his friends bound him with duct tape until he handed over his bank account information, prosecutors said today.

FAA sets new rules for air traffic controllers

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 10:57 AM PDT

Air traffic controllers will be required to break for 9 hours, instead of just 8, between shifts. Supervisors will have to work more overnight hours. The actions come after six recent cases are reported in which controllers have fallen asleep on the job.

Air traffic controllers will be required to take at least nine hours off between shifts — one more hour than the current practice — and supervisors will work more overnight hours under new rules announced Sunday.

County workers to log inquiries from elected officials

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 10:08 AM PDT

First lady chats about 'First Teen'

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 01:07 PM PDT

WASHINGTON — First daughter Malia Obama is growing up, and paying more attention to hair and makeup, first lady Michelle Obama said today on ABC's program "The View."

Chicago reggae landmark Wild Hare to close >> Photos

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 07:13 AM PDT

Ethiopian owner-musician Zeleke Gessesse will close his club and prepare to open a new one in his homeland

Late last Friday night, Chicagoans were streaming into the Wild Hare, a landmark reggae club in Wrigleyville.

Caterpillar CEO sees compensation quadruple

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 09:25 AM PDT