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