Today's Picture: Chicago's Michael Scott Suicide Controversy
By
Dan Gilgoff
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God & Country - November 18, 2009
Ministers and activists are questioning suicide as the cause of the school board president's death.
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Critics: Obama's Olympic Pitch a Fool's Errand
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - October 2, 2009
Chicago lost its bid to host the Olympics despite the president's last-minute trip.
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Michelle Obama Arrives in Copenhagen to Pitch Chicago Olympics
Nation & World - September 30, 2009
Michelle Obama hopes to help her hometown win the 2016 Games.
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GOP Calls Obama Olympics Lobbying Trip Unnecessary
By
Paul Bedard
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Nation & World - September 29, 2009
Republican Party boss Michael Steele: Obama has better things to do than pitch Chicago for Olympics.
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Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - September 15, 2009
After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students.
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A New Path to a Career in Education
By
Jessica Calefati
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Education - August 21, 2009
The Broad Residency program helps business executives get leadership jobs in public school districts.
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Turning Around Troubled Schools
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - May 27, 2009
Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago
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Health Buzz: Baby Bottles Get Banned in Chicago and Other Health News
Health - May 14, 2009
5 steps to take if you're experiencing chest pain, and what parents can do to help depressed teens.
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Chicago Deals With a Rise in Student Deaths
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - March 20, 2009
28 students have been killed this school year.
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The Worst Intersections in the United States Are in New York, Chicago and LA
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - March 3, 2009
Most are in the New York, Los Angeles or Chicago metropolitan areas.
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The Obama Gift to the Chicago Political Machine and Mayor Daley: Ray LaHood
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - February 2, 2009
Mayor Daley, like his father, has the right idea.
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Transit Official Named Chicago Schools Chief
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 28, 2009
Education Secretary Arne Duncan supports his replacement, but others criticize his lack of experience.
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Ernie Banks Joins The Obama Cheering Section
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - January 19, 2009
Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks led a troupe from Chicago to Washington to cheer local wonder Barack Obama at his Inauguration.
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Real Estate Trends in Chicago
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - January 16, 2009
A look at the housing market in the "Windy City"
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Tumbling Asking Prices: Chicago
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - January 16, 2009
A look at some homes in the "Windy City" whose owners had to reduce their listing prices
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Blagojevich and Chicago Politics Hurt Obama
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - December 15, 2008
My latest Creators Syndicate column on the scandal.
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Blagojevich Calls to Mind Clarence Darrow and Chicago Corruption
By
John Aloysius Farrell
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John A. Farrell - December 10, 2008
Putting Blagojevich's arrest in historical perspective
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To Jolt Economy, Obama and Congress Eye Billions in Infrastructure Spending
By
Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - December 9, 2008
Obama and lawmakers are wrangling over "ready-to-go" public works projects to create new jobs.
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Arrested on Conspiracy Charges Related to Obama's Successor
Nation & World - December 9, 2008
Blagojevich was taken into federal custody Tuesday on conspiracy charges.
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Giving Students Cash for Grades
By
Jessica Calefati
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Education - November 28, 2008
Programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago offer students financial rewards for class work.
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Obama Spokesman: President-Elect Will Focus on Strengthening the Economy But Can't Work Miracles
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - November 14, 2008
Attempting to lower expectations, Robert Gibbs downplayed the first 100 days of the administration.
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Good Timing: Close Up Gets Wasilla, Chicago High Schools on Election Night
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - November 3, 2008
The Washington workshop program will host kids from Palin's and Obama's hometowns.
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A Third High School for Gay Students
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - October 24, 2008
Chicago may join New York and Milwaukee as a city with a gay-friendly school.
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In Chicago, a First-Day-of-School Boycott
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - September 2, 2008
Students will attempt to enroll in wealthy suburban schools as sign of protest.
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Finished Sentences: Cubs Chair Crane Kenney
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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The Inside Job - April 29, 2008
This lawyer has his head in the game.
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