Chicago NewsRosh Hashana about eating — out
Some traditionalists may cringe, but to many hard-pressed working women, 'it's just easier'The Jewish mother is an iconic figure in pop culture, as interpreted by entertainers from Woody Allen to Jerry Seinfeld, and food is big part of the stereotype.
Dentist wants to crown Clinton in 2012
Chicago dentist William DeJean is a busy man these days, and it has nothing to do with teeth.
2 firms make pitches for running Illinois Lottery
1 touts experience, other promises new ideasThe two companies vying to take over running the Illinois Lottery presented their plans Wednesday, with one touting its years of experience in the state and the other promising to bring fresh eyes needed to pump up sluggish ticket sales.
Only slim majority wants Blagojevich retried
Tribune/WGN-TV poll finds 54 percent back prosecutors' choice for new trial, 37 percent disagreeRod Blagojevich launched into a media tear following his mistrial last month, complaining to any interviewer who would listen that prosecutors were persecuting him by continuing to pursue their corruption case.
Oswego man sentenced in drug death
An Oswego man was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for the drug-induced homicide death of a Joliet woman and other drug charges.
White House names Asian carp czar
Appointee once led Indiana Department of Natural Resources The White House has tapped a former leader of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as the Asian carp czar to oversee the federal response for keeping the invasive species out of the Great Lakes.
Mental exam ordered for Riley Fox slaying suspect
Results to help show if he is fit for trialThe man charged with the 2004 rape and murder of Riley Fox will undergo a psychological exam to help determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial.
Post-Daley circus gets started early
Easier to count those who aren't running than those who areThe post-Daley era in Chicago politics began Wednesday with all of the promise of baseball's Opening Day — no winners, no losers and everyone proclaiming they have a shot at the crown.
Kirk, Giannoulias take campaigns to TV
New ads steer away from the negativeWith Labor Day in the rearview mirror and the fall campaign in full swing, both major party U.S. Senate candidates are launching TV campaign ads Thursday.
Report finds Darien murder suspect fit for trial
Defense given time to review findingsA court-ordered psychological report on Jacob Nodarse has found him fit to stand trial for the March slayings of three members of a Darien family.
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