City Room - News in Brief

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

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

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

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