DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett blasted Gov. Rod Blagojevich today for criticizing the work of the city's police force. (AP)Jail horrors are a moral crime
Dahl, Stern again fall short in Radio Hall of Fame
Who's laughing at Dempster now? No one at all
Starbucks closing 16 more Chicago area stores
Exclusive: UFC comes to Chicago
Who's laughing at Dempster now? No one at all
Jail horrors are a moral crime
Inland makes bid for Wrigley Field
Autos
Jobs
Homes
Place an ad
Yellow Pages
Ebert: 'The Dark Knight'
Interactive: Our Gotham City
Toys go batty over 'Knight'
'Batman' stars hit the red-carpet in Chicago
Did Ledger get lost in role?
Photos: Chicago premiere
Joe Cowley: Last we left our sharp-tongued Venezuelan manager, he was rushing to get dressed so he could make his flight to Miami on Sunday. There was a boat awaiting, to go along with a few cocktails and four days away from baseball. Ozzie Guillen didn't go quietly -- never does.
October will be an exciting month in Chicago even if there isn't a World Series in town. UFC president Dana White is announcing through the Chicago Sun-Times that UFC 90 will take place Oct. 25 at Allstate Arena. It will be the first UFC event held in the Chicago area.
Carol Slezak: When Rocky Wirtz officially welcomes fans to the Blackhawks Convention this evening, his greeting might be drowned out by chants of ''Rock-y, Rock-y.'' When he mingles with fans, he likely will be asked to pose for pictures and sign autographs.
If it's broke, don't fix it. That's the attitude of Sandy Williams, who's opted not to get work done on her Toyota Camry in the wake of "ridiculous" gas prices. Her car has been out of commission since March.
No car? No beauty salon? No phone? No problem
With two weddings coming up, budget's really tight
Shifting electricity use helps lower bill
No-car days, pricing plan help save money
Keeping a lid on spending
A 'Depression Era kid' watches every penny
Video: Making ends meet
Video: How to save on your grocery bill
Audi A6 Avant
2009 Jaguar XF
Best MPG SUVs
2009 Jaguar XF
Photos: 30 mpg cars
Calculate: Your cost for gas
Video: 2008 Mustang Bullitt
Stroke is primarily a concern of older adults. But cases of childhood stroke are growing more common, the American Heart Association said Thursday as it released its first-ever guidelines for how to recognize and treat stroke in infants and children. It’s among the top 10 causes of death for children. Still, “most people, including physicians, don’t think that strokes occur in children,” said Dr. Jose Biller, part of the 11-member panel of doctors who drafted the guidelines. 
Jim DeRogatis: Given the adventurous bookings, the fan-friendly environment of Union Park and most of all the inviting vibe created by the dedicated members of this city's musical underground, the Pitchfork Music Festival remains the most exciting of any of Chicago's sonic summer celebrations.
Unemployment surged in Illinois in June to 6.8 percent, the highest level in 15 years, rising from 5 percent a year earlier. The rate was up from 6.4 percent in May and exceeded the nation's 5.5 percent June unemployment rate, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said Thursday. The biggest job losses in the state were suffered by those working in construction, down 7,200, and in manufacturing and financial activities, down 6,600 each. Losses were also seen in some service jobs and the government sector. 
The Giants created the year's defining sports moment by knocking off the previously undefeated Patriots in February. While an encore seems unlikely, New York again should be in the thick of things in the NFC East. They lost three notable defensive players, but none of that should matter much to fantasy teams. Eli Manning is still throwing to Plaxico Burress, and Brandon Jacobs is still hammering in touchdowns from the one-yard line.
Pitchfork has multitude of way-below radar bands
'Mamma Mia' leaves its actors a bit stranded
