Chicago News

chicagobusiness — REMINISCE. The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's run of "TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE" at the MAC at College of DuPage comes to an end this weekend.

chicagoist — The "Hatter Day Ball" at Martyrs' will feature music, art, burlesque, a costume contest and plenty of beer. [ more › ]

blogabull — Some interesting league-wide stuff that have built up on the sidebar and my reader over the past week or so that I want to share. I can't say I've actually digested them all yet...but as Bulls fans we certainly have more time, eh? ::sobs:: Interesting work being done with player tracking...

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chicagotribune — U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said today it is the "right time" to step down, both for himself and the office because "it's important that there be change."

chicagoist — Houston 5, Cubs 1 [ more › ]

chicagoist — This bill, for $22 million to cover revenues the company lost from motorists using handicapped parking placards or license plates over a one year period, brings the current tab the city owes Chicago Parking Meters LLC to $50 million. [ more › ]

chicagoist — The bill passed by a 71-45 vote and now goes to the State Senate for debate. [ more › ]

chicagotribune — 70-year-old died of natural causes, medical examiner's office saysEugene Davis died forgotten and alone inside his locked dilapidated Blue Island house even after its water and electricity were shut off, authorities said Wednesday.

chicagoist — The winds are already picking up, so don't get blown away today. [ more › ]

chicagotribune — Patrick Fitzgerald will be most remembered for taking down two Illinois governors, but the prosecution of a ruthless ex-Chicago police commander may say more about the outgoing U.S. attorney's style, boldness and willingness to risk a courtroom loss in pursuit of what he felt was right.

chicagotribune — Former Sen. Peter Fitzgerald lost his job over the appointment and hopes the Combine that runs Illinois doesn't get to choose next prosecutorPoliticians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down.

chicagotribune — Production companies settle with brain-damaged womanA 26-year-old woman will be awarded $18.5 million after reaching a settlement with Paramount Pictures and DW Studio Productions after an on-set accident during the filming of the third"Transformers"movie left her seriously injured, her lawyer said Wednesday.

chicagotribune — Poland native is being held in solitary confinementA Chicago man accused of threatening to blow up a train overpass during the NATO summit may have been drunk and just running his mouth, his attorney said Wednesday.

chicagotribune — Quinn's office says he'll sign billThe Illinois House on Wednesday passed legislation giving the state so-called quick-take power to acquire private property for the proposed Illiana expressway connecting Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana and I-55 in Illinois.

chicagotribune — Relationship with panel member affects support for front-runner ConyearsWest Side Democratic leaders Wednesday picked a former top aide to onetime Cook County Board President Todd Stroger to mount a third-party challenge to indicted Rep. Derrick Smith in the November election.

chicagotribune — Stunted raises, longer hours leave educators ready to strikeMayor Rahm Emanuel bore the brunt of criticism from angry teachers who filled the Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday to make clear their unhappiness with the administration's efforts to overhaul public education in Chicago.

chicagotribune — Lawmakers have nearly enough votes to override a veto by governorSPRINGFIELD — Ignoring Gov.Pat Quinn'sopposition, the Illinois House on Wednesday passed a major gambling expansion that would put casinos in Chicago and four other cities, add more positions for riverboat casinos and allow slot machines at horse tracks.

abclocal.go — A semi truck crashed into the front of a home in south suburban Calumet City early Thursday morning, killing the driver and injuring at least three others.

abclocal.go — Chicago's crime fighting U.S. attorney is calling it quits after more than 10 years in Chicago.

chicagotribune — A semi tractor truck slammed into the front of a home this morning in south suburban Calumet City, authorities said.

chicagotribune — Two men were wounded late Tuesday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood in what Chicago police believe was a gang-related shooting.

chicagotribune — A pair of gunmen opened fire on two teenage boys, seriously injuring them Wednesday night in the Marquette Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side, authorities said.

chicagotribune — Taxpayer tab up to $50 million as company running meters wants city to pay for missed revenue; mayor disputes billAs profits soar for the company running Chicago's metered parking spaces, so are the multimillion-dollar bills the outfit is asking taxpayers to foot under little-known provisions in its long-term deal, according...

chicagotribune — Oil giant agrees to $400 million deal with federal government.In a move that promises cleaner air throughout the Chicago area, BP on Wednesday agreed to spend more than $400 million to settle legal complaints about chronic pollution problems at the oil company's sprawling refinery in northwest Indiana.