Richard M. Daley has kept a low profile since leaving office in 2011.That doesn't mean he has lost interest in urban issues....
Feb
16
1 dead, 3 wounded in 90 minutes Friday night
Label: World Chicago police were flagged down by a man on the street as they responded to the sound of gunfire Friday night and found a woman...
Livestrong Tattoos as Reminder of Personal Connections, Not Tarnished Brand
Label: HealthAs Jax Mariash went under the tattoo needle to have “Livestrong” emblazoned on her wrist in bold black letters, she did not think about Lance Armstrong or doping allegations, but rather the 10 people affected by cancer she wanted to commemorate in ink. It was Jan. 22, 2010, exactly a year since the disease had taken the life of her stepfather. After years of wearing yellow Livestrong wristbands, she...
Illinois corporate tax credits swelled to $161 million 2011
Label: Business When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select...
Feb
15
500 hurt when 10-ton meteorite explodes over Russia
Label: World CHELYABINSK, Russia -- More than 500 people were injured when a meteorite shot across the sky and exploded over central Russia on Friday, sending fireballs crashing...
Well: Ask Well: Swimming to Ease Back Pain
Label: HealthMany people find that recreational swimming helps ease back pain, and there is research to back that up. But some strokes may be better than others.An advantage to exercising in a pool is that the buoyancy of the water takes stress off the joints. At the same time, swimming and other aquatic exercises can strengthen back and core muscles.That said, it does not mean that everyone with a case of back...
Push for online sales taxes pick up steam in Congress
Label: Business U.S. states could collect millions of dollars in online sales taxes, with members of both parties in Congress sponsoring legislation...
Feb
14
'Blade Rummer' Olympian Oscar Pistorius charged with murder
Label: WorldDouble-amputee Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was arrested on Thursday, after a woman was shot dead in his home in Pretoria, South Africa. (Feb. 14) ...
Well: Life, Interrupted: Crazy, Unsexy Cancer Tips
Label: HealthLife, InterruptedSuleika Jaouad writes about her experiences as a young adult with cancer.Every few weeks I host a “girls’ night” at my apartment in Lower Manhattan with a group of friends who are at various stages in their cancer treatments. Everyone brings something to eat and drink, and we sit around my living room talking to one another about subjects both heavy and light, ranging from post-chemo...
American, US Airways to merge
Label: Business AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, and US Airways Group will merge, the companies said Thursday. If the $11 billion merger...
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