City Room

Real-Estate Magnate Backed Harold Washington

Chicago mourns the loss of a real-estate magnate who financed campaigns of the city’s first black mayor.

Posted on 7.4.2009 by Chip Mitchell

A Renaissance Man of Chicago’s South Side

Dempsey Travis was a multimillionaire real-estate developer, civil rights activist, prolific author and jazz pianist. He died Thursday.

Posted on 7.3.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Police Fatally Shoot West Side Teen

Authorities say a Chicago police officer shot and killed a 16-year-old in the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood during a foot chase Thursday night.

Posted on 7.3.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Governer Quinn Addresses Flip-Flop Critics

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn continued to meet with rank-and-file lawmakers today over finalizing a state budget.

Posted on 7.3.2009 by Tony Arnold

Shelter Turns Away Women, Blames State Budget

Women and children asked to find alternate housing, after Aurora shelter closes doors.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Ammad Omar

Congressman to Reject Payday-Loan Donations

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago) is taking some heat for accepting campaign dollars from payday lenders. That’s because he’s playing a leading role in efforts to regulate the loans. Now he’s telling WBEZ he’ll quit taking money from the industry.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Quinn's 'Credibility Gap'

Illinois lawmakers continue to jockey over how to fix the state's budget mess.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Quinn's Income Tax Hike Still a Tough Sell to Some Lawmakers

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn met with a coalition of female state lawmakers in Chicago Friday - but seems to be having a hard time finding support for his income tax increase.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Associated Press

United Still Recoving From Early Morning Computer Glitch

United's computer problems are fixed, but passengers say they are still uncertain about flights.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Lea Coon

Politicians Call for Education Office to Close

After a Superintendent mismanaging funds, Cook County wants its money back.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Mark Rivera

The Ledge Opens at the Sears Tower

Visitors get a straight down view from the 103rd floor.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Susie An

United Computer Problems Fixed at O'Hare

United Airlines' computers are back up and running at O'Hare International Airport, slowly easing long lines of passengers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Associated Press

United Flights Leaving O'Hare Stalled

A computer glitch is being blamed for some major flight delays with United Airlines.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by City Room and the Associated Press

Gary native Karl Malden Dies at 97

Malden won an Oscar for A Streetcar Named Desire.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Michael Puente

Some Chicago Unions Say No More Talk of Furloughs

About three of the 40 unions represented by the Chicago Federation of Labor say no deal to unpaid days off.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Mekea Williamson