"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Tri-state search for missing Aurora boy

Posted: 16 May 2011 05:40 PM PDT

Mother, who apparently committed suicide, has history of mental problems

Authorities in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are searching for Timothy Pitzen, 6, who has been missing since his mother s apparent suicide in a Rockford hotel room over the weekend.

Lawyers note bias against Muslims at terrorism trial

Posted: 16 May 2011 05:48 PM PDT

Chicago businessman accused of scouting targets for 2008 Mumbai attack

Lawyers for a Chicago businessman charged in connection with a deadly terrorist attack in India in 2008 acknowledged a critical challenge Monday as jury selection in his trial began — picking a fair jury in spite of what they called persistent biases against Muslims in the U.S.

Grandmother of boy: 'We don't know if he's alive or dead'

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:25 PM PDT

The grandmother of a missing 6-year-old Aurora boys says the family is "praying and hoping" for his safe return.

Jerry Lewis retiring as Labor Day telethon host

Posted: 16 May 2011 01:36 PM PDT

Obama worth millions, mainly due to book royalties

Posted: 16 May 2011 01:29 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama was worth millions of dollars in 2010, mostly due to royalties from the sale of his books, financial disclosure forms showed on Monday.

2nd body found in manure pile ID'd as Chicago man

Posted: 16 May 2011 12:09 PM PDT

The second of two bodies found buried in a horse farm's manure pile has been identified as a Chicago man.

M-Bone shooting motive unknown, police say

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:18 PM PDT

Police said Monday they had no motive yet for the fatal shooting of hip-hop artist M-Bone of Cali Swag District.

Rep. Giffords and husband meet before Endeavour launch

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:45 AM PDT

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Rings, a private note and red tulips connect wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to her husband Mark Kelly while he commands the 16-day space mission of shuttle Endeavour.

Massacre leaves 27 dead in northern Guatemala

Posted: 15 May 2011 09:16 PM PDT

Witnesses say an attack by 200 gunmen killed at least 27 farmworkers in Guatemala's Peten province, an area used by Mexican-based drug cartels. The victims were decapitated.

At least 27 people were slain early Sunday in a remote area of northern Guatemala that has become a key base for Mexican drug-trafficking groups, authorities said.

Oprah plays role in terror trial jury selection

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Perhaps only Oprah could link the two major federal trials happening right now in Chicago.

Last recall drive targeting Wisconsin senators fails

Posted: 16 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

MADISON, Wis. -- The last drive to recall Wisconsin state senators over their support of or opposition to a bill curtailing collective bargaining rights fell well short of its goal today, and attention has shifted to challenges by both parties designed to stop recall elections from being held.

Vatican to develop sex abuse prevention guidelines by 2012

Posted: 16 May 2011 12:35 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican told bishops around the world Monday that it is important to cooperate with police in reporting priests who rape and molest children and said they should develop guidelines for preventing sex abuse by next year.

Supreme Court gives police new entryway into homes

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:47 AM PDT

The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision in a Kentucky case, says police officers who loudly knock on a door in search of illegal drugs and then hear sounds suggesting evidence is being destroyed may break down the door and enter without a search warrant.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday gave police more leeway to break into residences in search of illegal drugs.

Trump says he won't run for president

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Donald Trump, whose public flirtation with a presidential run has overshadowed the early stages of the Republican primary race, announced today that he will not be a candidate in 2012 and instead will continue hosting his reality TV show.

IMF chief denied bail in sex-assault case in New York

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:47 AM PDT

Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted a maid in his hotel room in New York. Strauss-Kahn was prepared to post $1 million in bail, but the judge agreed with the Manhattan district attorney's office, which argued he was a flight risk.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the beleaguered head of the International Monetary Fund, on Monday was ordered held without bail on sexual-assault charges in New York.

Trump not running for president

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:47 AM PDT

NEW YORK -- Donald Trump, the billionaire real estate mogul who has transformed himself into a reality TV star, announced Monday that he will not run for president in 2012.

'Hard life' for boy who lost family in Aurora fire >> Video

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:38 AM PDT

Raul Davila was at home early Sunday when Aurora police came to his door to say his nephew had been rushed to a hospital.

Consultant describes alleged shakedown by Blago

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:52 PM PDT

If there's a part of the criminal case that flies fully in the face of the public image that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has tried to maintain even after he was charged, it is the allegation that he tried to shake down the president of Children's Memorial Hospital.

Man barricaded in Glen Ellyn apartment

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Glen Ellyn police are currently on scene at Kenilworth and Pennsylvania avenues after a man barricaded himself inside his apartment.

Emanuel: 'Chicago is ready for change'

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:10 AM PDT

Newly-sworn in Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked Chicagoans today to "share the necessary sacrifices fairly and justly" as the city faces challenges such as improving its public schools, reducing gun violence and downsizing government in an era of huge budget shortfalls.