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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

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

Gary native Karl Malden Dies at 97

Malden won an Oscar for A Streetcar Named Desire.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Michael Puente

Indiana Avoids Shutdown

New 2-year budget approved before midnight deadline.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Michael Puente

Crown Point May Be Ready to Accept Dillinger

An Indiana city may be ready to capitalize on the Dillinger connection.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Michael Puente

U.S. Housing Department Wants More Money to Stop Discrimination

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan comes to Chicago.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Natalie Moore

Woman Caught Bringing Gun Into Courthouse

A Beecher woman was arrested after she tried unsuccessfully to bring a loaded handgun into a downtown courthouse.

Posted on 6.30.2009 by City Room

Chicago Alderman Tries to Cap Olympic Spending

Ordinance would make sure City Council OK's any increases.

Posted on 6.30.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Residents Debate Best Use of Land Along Chicago's Lakefront

One hundred years after Daniel Burnhams's Chicago Plan, residents are debating whether all parts of Chicago's lakefront should be accessible to the public.

Posted on 6.30.2009 by Shawn Allee

Two Die in Weekend Boating Accidents

Two people died in separate boating accidents over the weekend.

Posted on 6.29.2009 by Associated Press

Taste of Chicago Plays Role in Selling Olympics

Chicago 2016 brings in Olympic athletes to show off sports.

Posted on 6.29.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Heat Wave Kills Two in Cook County

The Cook County Medical Examiner is reporting two deaths relating to this week's stifling heat.

Posted on 6.26.2009 by Associated Press

City Health Officials Report Two More Swine Flu-Related Deaths

Swine flu has killed two Chicago women, bringing the total number of reported cases in the city to over 1,000, the city Department of Public Health announced Friday.

Posted on 6.26.2009 by Associated Press

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