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U.S. economy in for rough patch, economist says

U.S. economy in for rough patch, economist says

Q and A with Mesirow Financial Senior Economist Adolfo Laurenti explores the nation's current economy.
Aug 20, 08
by Conor OToole |
Experts foretell diabetes epidemic will have major impact in Chicago

Experts foretell diabetes epidemic will have major impact in Chicago

The future may not be healthy for neighborhoods like Humboldt Park
Aug 19, 08
by Whitney Jackson |
Lawyer/Musician Mike Roman takes a musical stand

Lawyer/Musician Mike Roman takes a musical stand

Attorney attempted to give R. Kelly his demo during the trial
Aug 19, 08
by Brenna Ehrlich |
Web 'zine gives teen girls their say, connects voices from around the world

Web 'zine gives teen girls their say, connects voices from around the world

Young women tackle topics including female incarceration, sex education and the HPV vaccine
Aug 19, 08
by Liz Logan |
Local baseball camp hits home run with Chicago Public Schools

Local baseball camp hits home run with Chicago Public Schools

Illinois Baseball Academy expands to offer lessons to south side CPS students
Aug 14, 08
by Joshua Pollock |
Chicago's waterways: The gateway for aquatic invasive species

Chicago's waterways: The gateway for aquatic invasive species

Zebra mussels, ruffe and round goby made it through, the dreaded asian carp are knocking at the gates.
Aug 14, 08
by Brian Boyer |
CommunityHealth tackles diabetes epidemic with medicine, education

CommunityHealth tackles diabetes epidemic with medicine, education

Center draws many from Latino-dominant Humboldt Park
Aug 14, 08
by Erica Peterson |
White Sox star pitches in to cure childhood diabetes

White Sox star pitches in to cure childhood diabetes

Javier Vazquez sheds light on disease
Aug 14, 08
by Brian Boyer |
Raw sewage and street muck: scrubbing the river after a storm

Raw sewage and street muck: scrubbing the river after a storm

When a storm like that of Aug. 4 hits, the system can get overloaded, and the overload has to be released.
Aug 13, 08
by Brian Boyer | 1 Comment
Chicago begins pilot of faster, more accurate bacteria test at 63rd Street Beach

Chicago begins pilot of faster, more accurate bacteria test at 63rd Street Beach

Most commonly, the bacteria enter Lake Michigan after rain or waves wash it off the streets and beaches.
Aug 13, 08
by Erica Peterson |
Divers discover history in Lake Michigan waters

Divers discover history in Lake Michigan waters

Great Lakes shipwrecks are overlooked treasures
Aug 12, 08
by Alyssa Wells |
Private equity pool dry for banks seeking capital

Private equity pool dry for banks seeking capital

Strict regulations keep firms from investing
Aug 12, 08
by Ben Miraski |
Eclectic rockers Brilliant Pebbles cause ripples in local music scene

Eclectic rockers Brilliant Pebbles cause ripples in local music scene

Band that blends genres is coming to a music venue near you
Aug 12, 08
by Stuart Tiffen |
Roosevelt is latest university to go straight to Uncle Sam for student loans

Roosevelt is latest university to go straight to Uncle Sam for student loans

Congressional action, economy dry up private sources
Aug 11, 08
by Holly Fox |
Some Chicagoans recycle now. Others wait until 2011 for blue bins

Some Chicagoans recycle now. Others wait until 2011 for blue bins

Aldermen frustrated by the descrepancy in equipment availability
Aug 11, 08
by Whitney Jackson |
Museum curator shows off feathered collection

Museum curator shows off feathered collection

Bird specimens comprise 90 percent of world's bird species
Aug 08, 08
by Hanady Kader |
National study finds clinicians under-report child abuse

National study finds clinicians under-report child abuse

Children's Memorial doctor led abuse study
Aug 08, 08
by Elyse Russo |
Congressman showcases tax-credit eligible alternate-fuel cars

Congressman showcases tax-credit eligible alternate-fuel cars

U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk touts his Apollo Energy Independence Act
Aug 08, 08
by Felicia Daniels |

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