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Debt Collectors Are Busy, Thanks to a Slow Economy

Debt collection is big business these days, to the tune of $17 billion in 2006.

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Chicago Avoids Some Inflation Pain

The federal government says inflation in Chicago is less than in other parts of the country. We find out why.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Lea Coon

Lawsuit Claims Airport Employers Cheated Immigrants

The workers say 9 companies around O’Hare owe thousands of hours of wages.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell

FDIC Prepares Consumers for Rough Road

FDIC says more bank failures on the way.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Melissa Townsend

MillerCoors Moves to Chicago

A beer giant plans to set up shop in Chicago.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Adriene Hill

Exelon to Make Major Greenhouse Emissions Cuts by 2020

Energy company Exelon wants to put fewer greenhouse gases in the air.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by City Room

MillerCoors Moving to Chicago

HQ will be in Chicago.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by Associated Press

Exelon Promises to Cut Greenhouse Gases

Energy company Exelon makes a big promise.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Top Trib Editor Resigns

More changes at the paper.

Posted on 7.14.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Environmental Group Sues BP Over Refinery

An environmental group files a federal lawsuit against BP.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by City Room

Boeing Concerned About New Tanker Bid

Boeing gets another shot at military contract.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by Adriene Hill

Boeing Wins Bid to Rebid

Boeing wins another shot at a massive government contract.

Posted on 7.9.2008 by Adriene Hill

Council Approves Former Candy Factory Plans

Brachs site on West Side to be converted into a warehouse

Posted on 7.9.2008 by Ammad Omar

Questions at Chicago Tribune After News of Coming Job Cuts

Sources say Chicago Tribune staffers are anxious after news of job cuts.

Posted on 7.9.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Chicago Tribune to Cut Newsroom Staff

The Chicago Tribune announces more cuts to newsroom staff.

Posted on 7.9.2008 by Adriene Hill

Last Full Service Black-Owned Grocer in Chicago Changes Ownership

Chatham Food had been black-owned for 25 years.

Posted on 7.9.2008 by Natalie Moore

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In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms off Southeast coast

US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq

Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th

Iran nuclear talks stall, even with US at table

As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts

'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M

In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials

Iraqi PM says US should leave as soon as possible

McCain paying down primary funds in advance of cap

Gore pushes environment with activist bloggers

At the Democrats' party, a Pentecostal minister

For better or worse, McCain wedded to town halls

McCain adviser Gramm quits after 'whiners' remarks

In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials

Iraqi refugees duped by smugglers promising Europe

Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government

Iran nuclear talks stall, even with US at table

Peace, not indictment, stirs Sudanese

Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th

Afghan violence kills 14, including NATO soldier

Pope apologizes for clergy sexual abuse

Scientist plies Asia seeking freshwater stingray

Hard life for Indian sculptor after train bombings