Next public schools chief could be named ‘soon’

Mayor Richard M. Daley said he expects to name a new public schools chief soon and indicated that Chicago Transit…
01.25.09
Teen pleads not guilty to impersonating officer

A 14-year-old boy accused of impersonating a police officer and going on patrol has pleaded not guilty.
01.25.09
EU nations increase sanctions against Zimbabwe

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union on Monday increased the pressure on Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to share power with…
01.25.09
Ill. Senate convenes Blagojevich impeachment trial

The Illinois Senate has convened a historic impeachment trial that will determine whether Gov. Rod Blagojevich is removed from office.
01.25.09
Rwanda-Congo force pushes deeper into militia zone

KINSHASA, Congo — Rwandan and Congolese troops pushed deeper into zones in Congo held by Rwandan Hutu militiamen Sunday in…
01.25.09
Third trial looms for alleged Sears Tower plotters

MIAMI — Federal prosecutors will try for a third time to persuade jurors that six men from an impoverished Miami…
01.25.09
Teen athlete back at school after being shot

A West Side high school athlete returned back to the basketball court after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg,…
01.25.09
Blagojevich takes his pleas to the national networks

Instead of being in Springfield for the opening day of his state Senate trial, impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich took his…
01.25.09
Obama calls for quick action on stimulus

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the nation can't afford "distractions" or "delays" when it comes to the economic stimulus…
01.25.09
Burge victims to Blagojevich: Pardon us

Afraid their appeals will fall on deaf ears if Gov. Rod Blagojevich is ousted, several relatives of victims tortured by…
01.25.09
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