What McCain, Obama's favorite eats say about them
Political commentators are busy analyzing the presidential candidates' words for hints about the real Barack Obama and John McCain. We gastronomers have a better way of penetrating the campaign spin. We take the approach of that proto-food-blogger Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who said, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are."
Political commentators are busy analyzing the presidential candidates' words for hints about the real Barack Obama and John McCain. We gastronomers have a better way of penetrating the campaign spin. We take the approach of that proto-food-blogger Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who said, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are."
Bill Murray to jump from plane at Air and Water Show
Bill Zwecker: Actor and North Shore native Bill Murray is known for taking risks professionally. But who knew he'd be willing to jump out of an airplane in front of hundreds of thousands of fans -- and at North Avenue Beach, to boot! The Oscar nominee will be the star attraction for an extra performance being added to the Chicago Air and Water Show on Friday, Aug. 15.
Bill Zwecker: Actor and North Shore native Bill Murray is known for taking risks professionally. But who knew he'd be willing to jump out of an airplane in front of hundreds of thousands of fans -- and at North Avenue Beach, to boot! The Oscar nominee will be the star attraction for an extra performance being added to the Chicago Air and Water Show on Friday, Aug. 15.
Man gets 40 years for beating, torturing wife
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- A man who brutally beat and tortured his wife after she failed to clean a cat's litter box and tidy up their room has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Iraqi PM says US should leave as soon as possible
BERLIN -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says U.S. troops should leave Iraq ''as soon as possible,'' according to a magazine report, and he called presidential candidate Barack Obama's suggestion of 16 months ''the right timeframe for a withdrawal.''
Keep your money safe
Terry Savage: "If your bank account is less than $100,000, you don't have to worry about the safety of your account." That was the message FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair brought to Chicago community leaders Wednesday. Her visit was part of a long-planned celebration of the FDIC's 75th anniversary. The system of deposit insurance was started in 1933 after the bank failures of the Great Depression.
Terry Savage: "If your bank account is less than $100,000, you don't have to worry about the safety of your account." That was the message FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair brought to Chicago community leaders Wednesday. Her visit was part of a long-planned celebration of the FDIC's 75th anniversary. The system of deposit insurance was started in 1933 after the bank failures of the Great Depression.
Aldermen to grill Weis today
Embattled Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis will face the music this morning about the surge in homicides and other violent crime that boiled over at Taste of Chicago -- and it probably won't be pretty. Aldermen and their constituents are angry about the gang and gun violence that has killed and injured so many young people.
Embattled Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis will face the music this morning about the surge in homicides and other violent crime that boiled over at Taste of Chicago -- and it probably won't be pretty. Aldermen and their constituents are angry about the gang and gun violence that has killed and injured so many young people.
Are airplanes running on empty to cut weight?
Cathy Pope was on a recent American Airlines flight to Chicago from Las Vegas when the pilot came on with annoying news -- the plane was unable to land because of bad weather and didn't have enough fuel to keep circling O'Hare. "We had to find an airport for us to land," Pope, 34, recalled. "We landed in St. Louis, and as we're landing, everyone's saying, 'Did we run out of fuel? Oh, my God!'"
Cathy Pope was on a recent American Airlines flight to Chicago from Las Vegas when the pilot came on with annoying news -- the plane was unable to land because of bad weather and didn't have enough fuel to keep circling O'Hare. "We had to find an airport for us to land," Pope, 34, recalled. "We landed in St. Louis, and as we're landing, everyone's saying, 'Did we run out of fuel? Oh, my God!'"
Cubs go to bat for injured boy
Two days after his skull was fractured by a foul ball that struck him during his first Cubs game, 7-year-old Dominic DiAngi was out of the intensive care unit Saturday and “spending a lot more time with his eyes open than closed,” his father said. The Frankfort boy has been hospitalized at Children’s Memorial Hospital since he was hit in the head by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly on Thursday.
Two days after his skull was fractured by a foul ball that struck him during his first Cubs game, 7-year-old Dominic DiAngi was out of the intensive care unit Saturday and “spending a lot more time with his eyes open than closed,” his father said. The Frankfort boy has been hospitalized at Children’s Memorial Hospital since he was hit in the head by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly on Thursday.
Olympic boss doubts violence will affect 2016 bid
The weekend violence downtown that left three people shot, is a "tragedy," Chicago Olympic bid boss Pat Ryan said Tuesday, but he doubted it would harm the city's chances to win the 2016 games. Ryan said "Chicago has proven to be a very safe urban center," and "people who come here to visit marvel at the safety and security of Chicago."
The weekend violence downtown that left three people shot, is a "tragedy," Chicago Olympic bid boss Pat Ryan said Tuesday, but he doubted it would harm the city's chances to win the 2016 games. Ryan said "Chicago has proven to be a very safe urban center," and "people who come here to visit marvel at the safety and security of Chicago."
Just 63 percent of flights depart O'Hare on time
As if long security lines, fewer flights and paying for checked luggage weren't enough, here's another tidbit that could send Chicago air travelers flying through the roof. O'Hare Airport has the worst on-time departure performance of any major U.S. airport so far this year, according to latest the data released Monday by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
As if long security lines, fewer flights and paying for checked luggage weren't enough, here's another tidbit that could send Chicago air travelers flying through the roof. O'Hare Airport has the worst on-time departure performance of any major U.S. airport so far this year, according to latest the data released Monday by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Rent out your parking space
For Kathy Schubert, parking her car on the street is helping her deal with tougher economic times. "I gave up my garage space, and I'm getting $200 a month from somebody who has an expensive car," said 66-year-old Schubert, who resides in the Lincoln Park/Sheridan neighborhood.
For Kathy Schubert, parking her car on the street is helping her deal with tougher economic times. "I gave up my garage space, and I'm getting $200 a month from somebody who has an expensive car," said 66-year-old Schubert, who resides in the Lincoln Park/Sheridan neighborhood.
One-Tank Getaways: Gas prices drive day trips
Fewer people are traveling this holiday weekend than during last year's Fourth of July holiday, AAA spokeswoman Nicole Niemi said. Still, 40 million Americans are taking to the open road. The one-tank vacations are another way families are dealing with eye-popping fuel costs and sky-high airfare.
Fewer people are traveling this holiday weekend than during last year's Fourth of July holiday, AAA spokeswoman Nicole Niemi said. Still, 40 million Americans are taking to the open road. The one-tank vacations are another way families are dealing with eye-popping fuel costs and sky-high airfare.
The city celebrates Independence Day
Chicago celebrates the Fourth of July with one of the largest food festivals in the nation and fireworks that light up the lakefront. What did the day mean to those gathered at Grant Park on Thursday to join the celebration?
Chicago celebrates the Fourth of July with one of the largest food festivals in the nation and fireworks that light up the lakefront. What did the day mean to those gathered at Grant Park on Thursday to join the celebration?
Obama's sis, Maya, helps reach out to Asian voters
The throng of Asian-American donors drew closer, drinks in hand, to hear Barack Obama's sister describe the wide arc of his life: beyond politics and Chicago, into his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii.
The throng of Asian-American donors drew closer, drinks in hand, to hear Barack Obama's sister describe the wide arc of his life: beyond politics and Chicago, into his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii.
Marketing Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama says she's staying true to herself as she campaigns for her husband and trying to shift attention from her personality to the problems of American families. "I don't want to be a distraction," the potential first lady said in an interview. Obama, a lawyer, hospital administrator and mother of two daughters, spoke about a broad range of subjects in the interview.
Michelle Obama says she's staying true to herself as she campaigns for her husband and trying to shift attention from her personality to the problems of American families. "I don't want to be a distraction," the potential first lady said in an interview. Obama, a lawyer, hospital administrator and mother of two daughters, spoke about a broad range of subjects in the interview.
Autopsy results of NC student leader released
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- An unsealed autopsy report shows that the slain student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was shot several times, including a blast to her head from a shotgun.
