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Closing Arguments Under Way In Trump Condo Trial

Wed, 2013-05-22 11:28
CHICAGO — The attorney for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told Chicago jurors on Wednesday... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Chicago Board Of Ed To Vote On 53 School Closings

Wed, 2013-05-22 11:26
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Board of Education was expected to take a final vote Wednesday on whether to close 53 schools, an ambitious proposal that... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

WATCH: This Pint-Size Speaker Captivated Chicago School Closing Protestors

Wed, 2013-05-22 11:03
Amid the chaos of three days of protests regarding Chicago school closures, a pint-size public speaking star was born. Nine-year-old Asean Johnson captivated crowds of... Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rebecca-klein/

Urlacher Announces Retirement

Wed, 2013-05-22 10:17
Brian Urlacher announced on his official Twitter account that he is retiring from the NFL, ending his 13-year career. "After spending a lot time this... AP/Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-klopman/

How To Help Animals Affected By The Oklahoma Tornado

Wed, 2013-05-22 09:34
From Vetstreet staff: When a massive tornado plowed through Moore, Okla., on Monday, it left at least two dozen people dead, schools and homes flattened... James Gerken http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-gerken/

White Sox Get Another Win Over Boston

Wed, 2013-05-22 09:20
CHICAGO -- Felix Doubront was sailing along, having his way on the mound. The only thing that wasn't working in his favor was run support.... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Pirates Top Cubs 5-4

Wed, 2013-05-22 09:10
PITTSBURGH -- Travis Snider hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a five-run sixth and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled a strong return to the mound for... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

'Selectively Homeless' Gutter Punks Return To Wicker Park

Wed, 2013-05-22 08:59
WICKER PARK — As sure as the swallows return every spring to San Juan Capistrano, Chicago has its "travelers" — transient, footloose 20-somethings who, when... DNAinfo Chicago http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Americans Are More Stressed About Their Homes Than You Think

Wed, 2013-05-22 08:43
When the clutter in our home starts mounting, our stress levels rise right along with it. Dishes pile up, laundry bins overflow, belongings get misplaced... Carolyn Gregoire http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyn-gregoire/

Report: 4 CPS Schools Saved From Closing List

Wed, 2013-05-22 08:24
Four Chicago Public Schools are no longer up for closing this year, a fifth wouldn’t close until next year and a sixth school would be... Chicago Sun-Times http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Tea Partiers Rally Against IRS Scrutiny

Wed, 2013-05-22 07:33
CINCINNATI -- Tea party activists waving flags and signs, singing patriotic songs and chanting anti-IRS slogans held rallies outside federal buildings across the country to... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/

LIVE UPDATES: Board Set To Vote On Mass CPS School Closing Plan

Wed, 2013-05-22 07:14
By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO, May 22 (Reuters) - The Chicago Board of Education is due to vote on Wednesday on a controversial proposal to close... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reuters/

Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors

Wed, 2013-05-22 01:29
MOORE, Okla., May 22 (Reuters) - Rescue efforts in the tornado-ravaged Oklahoma City suburb of Moore continued through the night into Wednesday morning, with officials... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jade-walker/

Obama Applauds Immigration Bill Vote

Tue, 2013-05-21 23:42
President Barack Obama lauded the Senate Judiciary Committee's passing of an immigration bill on Tuesday, calling the action "a strong bipartisan vote." Obama released a... Chris Gentilviso http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

House Republicans Press On With Slashing Cuts

Tue, 2013-05-21 23:02
WASHINGTON -- Republicans controlling the House pressed ahead Tuesday with slashing cuts to domestic programs far deeper than the cuts departments like Education, Interior and... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

Kyle Hillman: Marriage Equality Will Be the Illinois Moderate Litmus Test

Tue, 2013-05-21 17:53
With a vote upcoming any day now in Springfield and a Supreme Court decision that is likely to be less than an all-out victory for equal marriage, the issue won't be going away as some have hoped. Kyle Hillman http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kyle-hillman/

Henry Henderson: Illinois Fracking Update

Tue, 2013-05-21 17:20
With almost no laws in place to protect the public from the known -- and very scary -- dangers associated with the controversial oil and gas extraction technology, communities across Illinois are in harm's way. Henry Henderson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-henderson/

Lawmakers: Gov't Fully Equipped To Handle Tornado Disaster Recovery

Tue, 2013-05-21 17:08
WASHINGTON -- Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

Therapy Dogs Who Helped Newtown, Boston Heal Oklahoma-Bound

Tue, 2013-05-21 16:33
Just as they had following previous tragedies in Newtown, Conn. and Boston, a crew of Chicago-area therapy dogs are now heading to Moore, Okla. to... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Would Making Chicago Our State Capital Reduce Political Corruption?

Tue, 2013-05-21 15:48
Is the geographic remoteness of Illinois' state capital relative to most of the state's population a major contributing factor to its historically high levels of... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

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