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Irish at home, worldwide cheer St. Patrick's Day Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:18AMMuch of the world is turning green Wednesday for St. Patrick's Day, the annual celebration of all hues of Irishness.
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: VeriFone, Suncor Energy, D.R. Horton, Masco and Fortune Brands Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:16AMZacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: VeriFone, Suncor Energy, D.R. Horton, Masco and Fortune Brands
Delta to vacate Cincy concourse, lay off ground workers Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:48AMDelta Air Lines said Tuesday that it will vacate one of its concourses at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport to consolidate its hub operation there in one remaining concourse, putting the jobs of 840 local ground workers at risk.
Local jobless rate surges Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:31AMThe unemployment rate in the Chicago metropolitan area jumped to 11.6 percent in January, the highest level in nearly 27 years, and up from 10.6 percent a month earlier, the Illinois Department of Employment Security reported Tuesday. Chicago's unemployment stood at 8.4 percent in January 2009. The metro area shed 149,900 jobs over the year, according to IDES. Meanwhile, a separate report from ...
Fewer Workers Say They are Late to Work This Year Than Last Year, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:00AMAÂ tighter job market may be contributing to increasedÂ punctuality at work. A new CareerBuilder survey reveals that 16 percent of workers said they arrive late to work at least once a week, down from 20 percent in last year's survey.
Fed Unconvinced Recovery Yet Warrants Higher Rates (Update1) Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:13AMMarch 17 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials signaled the U.S. recovery isn’t strong enough to stoke inflation, reduce unemployment quickly or justify an end to record-low interest rates.
Hearing on fare increase draws little opposition Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:03AMMICHIGAN CITY — Monday’s Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District hearing over a proposed fare increase not only drew little opposition, but also had the highest attendance of any such hearing in the region.
Jones Lang Lures CB Richard Ellis Team for Investment Banking Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:56AMMarch 17 (Bloomberg) -- Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. , the second-biggest publicly traded commercial property broker, hired an investment banking team from larger rival CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.
Doctors keep out watchful eye for signs of child abuse Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:18AMProgrammed into Dr. Barbara Bella r's Blackberry is a phone number she'd rather not have to call. On the other end of the line is the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. If Bellar is calling, that means she suspects a young patient has been the victim of child abuse. But how does Bellar - or any other doctor - determine a child might have been abused? They look for things that ...
Retired union boss charged with violating labor law Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:14AMRetired labor boss William E. Dugan -- a former member of the Chicago Transportation Authority, state tollway and state gaming boards -- has been charged with violating federal labor law for allegedly demanding and accepting concrete buffalo feeders from a company that employed members of the union he led.
Obama losing chance to reshape judiciary Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:44PMLiberals had hoped he would counter a slew of conservative appointments in federal courts made by his Republican predecessors. But that hasn't happened. An early chance for the Obama administration to reshape the nation's judiciary -- and counter gains made in the federal courts by conservatives -- appears close to slipping away, due to a combination of White House inattention and Republican ...
EMT/firefighter enjoys challenge of helping people Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:40PMAlan Cloherty has been a paid-on-call firefighter and emergency medical technician with the Pleasant Prairie Fire Department for about three years. Q. Pleasant Prairie Fire Chief Paul G. Guilbert Jr. mentioned that your family had an interest in the fire service?
The day in camp Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:11PMThe muddled competition for the final slot in the Royals’ rotation crystallized somewhat Sunday afternoon when Robinson Tejeda delivered 2 1/3 shutout innings after another rough outing by Kyle Davies. Oakland roughed up Davies for six runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings in rolling to a 10-3 victory at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Prospector Indian Jack died in poverty Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:59PMLew Wallace ("Indian Jack") located one of Boulder County's most prosperous gold mines. Instead of enjoying a life of leisure, his wealth slipped through his fingers, and he died a poor man.
Day in camp: A's 10, Royals 3 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:43PMGAME SUMMARYThe muddled competition for the final slot in the Royals’ rotation crystall
Skala interests tap arts, science Mix said to aid role in politics. Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 8:46AMKarl Skala is not afraid to present his point of view in front of a crowd. From his seat on the Columbia City Council, he often dissects the issues with an intensity and precision that might give someone the impression he was born to be a politician.
Air Force tanker decision favoring Boeing isn’t free trade, British and French say Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 8:45AMLONDON — The French and British leaders accused the U.S. of protectionism on Friday over a contract to build a new Air Force refueling tanker.
President sets pace for fathers Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:28AMWhen Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, arrived in Washington little more than a year ago, Michelle Obama promptly declared herself the mom in chief. But the president conducts an unabashed juggling act of his own.
Catching Up With: Byron Foster, KVCC student advocate and volunteer Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:02AMThough he no longer works for Fortune 500 firms, Byron Foster remains engaged with people and their careers through a variety of volunteer activities.
Video: Septa to increase rates 6 percent Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:32AMPHILADELPHIA — Add something else to the list of those things that will soon cost more — mass transit.
Nevada still at center of the gaming tech world Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:11AMAlthough the United States has lost millions of manufacturing jobs, Nevada has remained the global leader in a manufacturing niche — gambling equipment. More than half of the global gaming supplier industry is in Nevada.
Homeowners tap their home equity Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:24AMJohn Hale's four-bedroom house near Seattle is worth about $2 million and is 90 percent paid for. It still took him nine months to find a bank that would give him a $250,000 home equity line of credit.
Its Time for Black Leaders to Lead Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:04AMThere is a need for a specific black agenda that addresses historical disparities and future opportunities. However, forcing Obama to define or promote such an agenda is not a feasible maneuver in a country where most still avoid, deny or even discuss the race problem. Instead of arguing about Obama delivering a black agenda, black leaders should have at the ready a fiscally and socially sound ...
Sandberg on majors' doorstep Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:03AMMESA, Ariz. - Crowds still call his name and flock to get his autograph. Even if Ryne Sandberg wasn't a Hall of Famer, Cubs fans would consider him royalty. Small wonder his name already is in the mix in many fans' minds for a job that isn't even available. After all, Cubs manager Lou Piniella may be in the last year of a contract, but he may decide to stay a little longer if general manager Jim ...
Sandberg just one step away Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:02AMCrowds still call his name and flock to get his autograph. Even if Ryne Sandberg weren't a Hall of Famer, Cubs fans still would consider him royalty.Small wonder his name already is in the mix in many fans' minds for a job that isn't even available. After all, Lou Piniella may be in the last year of a contract, but the wily manager may yet decide to stay a little longer if general manager Jim ...
Military service is all in the family Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:02AM"Whenyou go to a different country and come back, there's a feeling you get," says Ed Malinowski, of Burbank. A lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve, Malinowski returned home recently from a five-month deployment in Southeast Asia. "My wife is an Army reservist. She's used to it," said Malinowski, who was deployed three times in 2009.
Military service is all in the family Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:02AM"Whenyou go to a different country and come back, there's a feeling you get," says Ed Malinowski, of Burbank. A lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve, Malinowski returned home recently from a five-month deployment in Southeast Asia. "My wife is an Army reservist. She's used to it," said Malinowski, who was deployed three times in 2009.
Round Lake Heights mom is brave lady Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:01AMLeona Perry made a smart career move when she earned an associate's degree in computer science information 30 years ago. If you were anywhere near the College of Lake County around about 1980, you probably saw her pocket-protector ilk buzzing over computer printouts between classes -- back when the college's gargantuan mainframe filled vast spaces. I knew those students were going to earn a lot ...
Round Lake Heights mom is brave lady Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:01AMLeona Perry made a smart career move when she earned an associate's degree in computer science information 30 years ago. If you were anywhere near the College of Lake County around about 1980, you probably saw her pocket-protector ilk buzzing over computer printouts between classes -- back when the college's gargantuan mainframe filled vast spaces. I knew those students were going to earn a lot ...
Route 66 store opens on mission for veterans Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe logo for a familiar roadway can now be found on South GeneseeStreet in Waukegan, where the Route 66 Veterans thrift store is scheduled for its grand opening today. Operated by the nonprofit U.S. Veterans Industries and staffed by veterans -- including some who are homeless -- the store is slated to be open daily.
Route 66 store opens on mission for veterans Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe logo for a familiar roadway can now be found on South GeneseeStreet in Waukegan, where the Route 66 Veterans thrift store is scheduled for its grand opening today. Operated by the nonprofit U.S. Veterans Industries and staffed by veterans -- including some who are homeless -- the store is slated to be open daily.
SEPTA eyes fare hike, cuts in budget crunch Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:22AMPHILADELPHIA — Add something else to the list of those things that will soon cost more — mass transit.
SEPTA eyes fare hike, cuts in budget crunch Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:22AMPHILADELPHIA — Add something else to the list of those things that will soon cost more — mass transit.
Jeff Biggers: Clean-Coal Myth Buster Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:04AMThe Obama administration has embraced the concept of clean coal as one prong of a U.S. energy policy. But environmental activists like Jeff Biggers say coal and the process for mining it can never be clean because of the toll they take on our forests and mining communities.
Jeff Biggers: Clean-Coal Myth Buster Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:04AMThe Obama administration has embraced the concept of clean coal as one prong of a U.S. energy policy. But environmental activists like Jeff Biggers say coal and the process for mining it can never be clean because of the toll they take on our forests and mining communities.
Living it up Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:01AMSara Wolff is perched on the brick wall of a balcony overlooking a leafy metropolis. Looking Amelia Earhart-esque, she has on a red sweater with a red scarf billowing behind her and she's holding a bullhorn.
Living it up Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:01AMSara Wolff is perched on the brick wall of a balcony overlooking a leafy metropolis. Looking Amelia Earhart-esque, she has on a red sweater with a red scarf billowing behind her and she's holding a bullhorn.
Getting Googled? Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:40AMThe city and county of Kenosha will join the list of potential suitors attempting to bring ultra-high-speed broadband Internet to the area through Google.
Getting Googled? Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:40AMThe city and county of Kenosha will join the list of potential suitors attempting to bring ultra-high-speed broadband Internet to the area through Google.
Chicago police: Crime down 10 percent so far this year Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:15AMPreliminary information through February shows overall crime has dropped 10.3 percent compared to the first two months of last year, Chicago police officials said today.
Hitting coaches: A demanding position in the big leagues Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:50PMThere is no standard resume for a hitting coach. Among the 30 across the majors, there are former All-Stars and MVPs, and others who never got an at-bat in the big leagues. Some were power hitters. Others hit for average. Some are former managers. Some might become managers.
Tea party avoids divisive social issues Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:46PMTea party avoids divisive social issues
BASEBALL: Brooks throws for White Sox Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:21PMNorth Tonawanda native Ricky Brooks faced one batter in spring training action Friday for the Chicago White Sox.
Prosecutors: Mobster rigged McCormick Place contracts Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:15PMReputed Outfit operative helped ally undercut competition, indictment says Rudy Fratto, long reputed to be a top operative for the Chicago Outfit, was arrested Friday at his Darien home on charges he rigged contracts to supply forklift trucks for a pair of trade shows at McCormick Place, the nation's largest convention center, with its own history of mob ties.
Bill McQuaid and his staff develop new health information system Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:10PMBRUNSWICK — Right away you can tell Bill McQuaid loves his job.
Quinn wants to borrow nearly $5 billion - but how? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:51PMCHICAGO (AP) - While laying out his budget plan, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn sounded less like the leader of a state facing a $13 billion deficit than a guy looking to find a credit card with a better interest rate.
Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:44PMGod, life and family get little mention in the party’s statements, with the focus instead on fiscal responsibility.
Bill addresses college readiness, need Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:14PMThere is a disconnect in our education system. Other countries are steadily pulling further ahead of us in terms of having an educated population. By the year 2025, it's estimated that 50 percent of all jobs in this country will require a college degree.
National League Team Notes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:23PMnl notes
Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:20PMERLANGER, Ky., March 9 -- DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today.