Top Stories from the Chicago Tribune
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Praise, criticism in Fenger brawl case
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis praised witnesses who identified a 14-year-old boy as taking part in the infamous fatal beating of a Fenger High School student but at the same time chastised them for taking too long to come forward. more
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Police chief worries about mass retirement of officers
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis told aldermen Friday he's "extremely nervous" about the potential for a mass retirement of police officers next year from the already understaffed department. more
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Child care pays off in support network for parents
Everyone may call it child care, but it could just as easily be dubbed "parent care," judging by the benefits reaped by those who have kids in high-quality early-childhood settings, according to recent research at the University of Chicago. more
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Brian Dugan declines to testify at death-penalty hearing
After five weeks of testimony and about 70 witnesses, a DuPage County jury will hear closing arguments Tuesday in the death penalty sentencing hearing for Brian Dugan for the 1983 rape and murder of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico, of Naperville. more
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Unemployment hits blacks hardest Video
The robust job market of the 1990s eased the way for millions of African-Americans to join the middle class, and Barbara Mitchell was among them. more
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Boyfriend is held in beating death
A man accused of fatally beating his 16-year-old girlfriend at their West Side residence was charged Friday with first-degree murder, Chicago police said. more
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$100,000 bribe offer to Chicago alderman alleged
Businessman wanted Ald. Isaac Carothers to help him open restaurants at O'Hare and Midway, feds say. more
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Lawmakers to discuss improving safety at nursing homes Photo
State senators will hold a hearing Thursday in Chicago to examine ways to improve safety at nursing homes, where a high number of felons with mental illness has led to reports of assaults, rape and even murder. more
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Mary Schmich: Mary Schmich: Street-sweeping tickets spawn Web idea
Greg Bukowski is living the impossible dream, Chicago style. more
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Chicago police adopt 16-month-old Labrador
A new police dog will help take a bite out of crime, while taking only a tiny nibble from the city budget. more
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Paul Green's Podcast
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Greg Jarrett Uncut Audio
Greg and Professor Paul Green discuss the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy and Mayor Daley's comments on the parking meter deal (Part Two). more
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Greg Jarrett Uncut Audio
Greg and Professor Paul Green discuss the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy and Mayor Daley's comments on the parking meter deal (Part One). more
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Greg Jarrett Uncut 08-26-09 Audio
Greg and Professor Paul Green discuss the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy and Mayor Daley's comments on the parking meter deal (Part Two). more
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Greg Jarrett Uncut 08-26-09 Audio
Greg and Professor Paul Green discuss the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy and Mayor Daley's comments on the parking meter deal (Part Three). more
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Greg Jarrett Uncut 09-02-09 Audio
Professor Paul Green checks in with his take on Oprah shutting down Michigan Avenue, the sales tax increase and President Obama's dipping approval ratings (Part One). more
