"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Jackson kicks off Rainbow Push conference

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 04:21 PM PDT

Rev. Jesse Jackson kicked off the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's 40th annual conference today by warning that photo ID laws in some states impinge on the voting rights of African Americans, college students and others less likely to carry official IDs.

Cubs Game Day: Yankees reclaim the lead

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 03:54 PM PDT

Today is a chance for the Cubs to put together their first three-game winning streak of the season.

3 dead, 1 injured in Prospect Heights crash

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 01:03 PM PDT

Three people died and another was injured early this morning when the stolen car they were in crashed into a tree and was ripped in half.

Obama, Boehner, putting and policy

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Showdown on the links: President Obama was proud and Speaker Boehner was exhilarated.

Giffords in Tucson for 1st time since shooting

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 06:49 AM PDT

Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has returned home to Tucson.

United: Flight delays through weekend

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

It could take several days for thousands of stranded travelers to get home after a United Airlines computer system shut down for several hours, leading to widespread cancelations Friday night. With flights nearly full, there was little room for passengers whose flights had been canceled to rebook.

Off-duty cop dressed as clown kills teen

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 07:25 AM PDT

An off-duty Chicago police officer dressed up as a clown for a fundraiser shot and killed a teen who held him at gunpoint, authorities said.

United: Flight delays through weekend

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 03:06 PM PDT

It could take days for stranded travelers to get home after a United Airlines computer system shut down, leading to widespread cancellations Friday night.

Computer problems at United Airlines

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:20 PM PDT

Full impact unclear

United Airlines appears to be experiencing widespread problems with its computer system.

Giffords in Tucson for 1st time since shooting

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:33 PM PDT

Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in her hometown of Tucson on Friday evening.

Wal-Mart signs lease for River North store

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. signed a lease to open a convenience store at 225 W. Chicago Ave.