Investigation of county agency follows reports that tax dollars were wasted on inferior weatherization projectsThe federal government has launched a criminal investigation into one of the state’s largest nonprofits, which spent millions of stimulus dollars on weatherization work in low-income homes. Chicago Breaking News
The Shrine presents Young, Black & Successful UNDER 30! A Birthday Bash for A.J Linton. 10% proceeds go toward VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Event on 2012-02-28 18:00:00 Young Black & Successful UNDER 30! is an event that was created to honor and recognize young blacks for their success in The Arts, Philanthropy, Sports, Television [...]
How does President Obama thank his former chiefs of staff for serving in that grueling position? On Wednesday, Obama will give them both another task — getting him reelected. Chicago Breaking News
Potential increase to record highs could slow economy, analysts sayGas prices are rising at a record pace, crossing the $ 4-a-gallon threshold in some parts of the country, and threatening to break an all-time high and jeopardize the economic recovery. News – chicagotribune.com
Warning about collapse of health care for the poor will come in governor’s budget address WednesdayGov. Pat Quinn, in what a spokeswoman calls a “reality check” for lawmakers, plans to call for major Medicaid cuts Wednesday and issue a warning that immediate changes must be made or the health care system for the poor could [...]
Colorado Rockies vs Chicago White Sox Event on 2012-03-11 13:10:00 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (OFFICIAL) 7555 North Pima Road Scottsdale, United States
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is mounting a challenge to 2010 U.S. Census estimates that Chicago lost about 200,000 residents. News – chicagotribune.com
It depends, says one respondent in Tribune/WGN-TV pollA new Tribune/WGN-TV poll finds Illinois voters broadly supportive of intervention by Washington to fix the economy, police the environment and protect consumers but at the same time somewhat wary of meddling with business. News – chicagotribune.com
Ryan Bizarri Event on 2012-02-26 20:00:00 http://www.ryanbizarri.com http://www.bluebirdcafe.com at The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Road Nashville, United States
Libyans took to the streets today to celebrate the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, but some rued the insecurity and disorder that still stalk a country preparing for its first free election. News – chicagotribune.com
Chicago police are warning the public after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while walking home on the Far South Side. Chicago Breaking News
Chicago police and federal officials provided some of their most candid comments to date on how they expect to handle potentially violent protests during the G-8 and NATO summits. News – chicagotribune.com
Passion Play Event on 2012-02-17 00:00:00 Passion Play by Sarah Ruhl directed by Brandon RayFebruary 17 – 25, Center for the Performing Arts. New Yorker critic John Lahr described Passion Play as "a backstage story about the rehearsal and the staging of the medieval mystery plays in Elizabeth I's England, Hitler's Germany, and Reagan's America. [...]
Police say a 66-year-old resident of an Oak Park senior center is a suspect in the death of another resident there, an 80-year-oldAlzheimer’s patient. Chicago Breaking News
Pop star Whitney Houston’s funeral service will be at noon on Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark where she first showcased her singing talents as a child. >> Photos News – chicagotribune.com
Ashley Harris, wife of former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris, has died. Chicago Breaking News
Cornmeal and Hot Buttered Rum Event on 2012-03-09 20:00:00 Hot Buttered Rum Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising stars in the musical firmament, has become, over the last five years, a group that is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. It began with a core of five uniquely talented musicians, [...]
One person died in a head-on crash involving a CTA bus this morning on the South Side in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. News – chicagotribune.com
Firefighters rescued a woman who was critically injured in a Roseland neighborhood house fire this morning, fire officials said. Chicago Breaking News
Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Event on 2012-03-06 12:05:00 at Tempe Diablo Stadium 2200 W Alameda Drive Scottsdale, United States
