Chicago

Today's Picture: Chicago's Michael Scott Suicide Controversy

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 18, 2009

Ministers and activists are questioning suicide as the cause of the school board president's death. more >>

Critics: Obama's Olympic Pitch a Fool's Errand

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 2, 2009

Chicago lost its bid to host the Olympics despite the president's last-minute trip. more >>

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. more >>

GOP Calls Obama Olympics Lobbying Trip Unnecessary

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 29, 2009

Republican Party boss Michael Steele: Obama has better things to do than pitch Chicago for Olympics. more >>

Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 15, 2009

After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students. more >>

A New Path to a Career in Education

By Jessica Calefati - Education - August 21, 2009

The Broad Residency program helps business executives get leadership jobs in public school districts. more >>

Turning Around Troubled Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - May 27, 2009

Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago more >>

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. more >>

Chicago Deals With a Rise in Student Deaths

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - March 20, 2009

28 students have been killed this school year. more >>

The Worst Intersections in the United States Are in New York, Chicago and LA

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 3, 2009

Most are in the New York, Los Angeles or Chicago metropolitan areas. more >>

The Obama Gift to the Chicago Political Machine and Mayor Daley: Ray LaHood

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 2, 2009

Mayor Daley, like his father, has the right idea. more >>

Transit Official Named Chicago Schools Chief

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - January 28, 2009

Education Secretary Arne Duncan supports his replacement, but others criticize his lack of experience. more >>

Ernie Banks Joins The Obama Cheering Section

By Paul Bedard - 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. more >>

Real Estate Trends in Chicago

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - January 16, 2009

A look at the housing market in the "Windy City" more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: Chicago

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - January 16, 2009

A look at some homes in the "Windy City" whose owners had to reduce their listing prices more >>

Blagojevich and Chicago Politics Hurt Obama

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 15, 2008

My latest Creators Syndicate column on the scandal. more >>

Blagojevich Calls to Mind Clarence Darrow and Chicago Corruption

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - December 10, 2008

Putting Blagojevich's arrest in historical perspective more >>

To Jolt Economy, Obama and Congress Eye Billions in Infrastructure Spending

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - December 9, 2008

Obama and lawmakers are wrangling over "ready-to-go" public works projects to create new jobs. more >>

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. more >>

Giving Students Cash for Grades

By Jessica Calefati - Education - November 28, 2008

Programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago offer students financial rewards for class work. more >>

Obama Spokesman: President-Elect Will Focus on Strengthening the Economy But Can't Work Miracles

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 14, 2008

Attempting to lower expectations, Robert Gibbs downplayed the first 100 days of the administration. more >>

Good Timing: Close Up Gets Wasilla, Chicago High Schools on Election Night

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 3, 2008

The Washington workshop program will host kids from Palin's and Obama's hometowns. more >>

A Third High School for Gay Students

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - October 24, 2008

Chicago may join New York and Milwaukee as a city with a gay-friendly school. more >>

In Chicago, a First-Day-of-School Boycott

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - September 2, 2008

Students will attempt to enroll in wealthy suburban schools as sign of protest. more >>

Finished Sentences: Cubs Chair Crane Kenney

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - April 29, 2008

This lawyer has his head in the game. more >>