The case of the nebulous NATO grant funds
1 hr ago | via Chicago Reader
Aides to Mayor Rahm Emanuel have repeatedly said they've procured tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to cover security costs for the NATO summit-essentially an assurance that Chicagoans won't be the only taxpayers who have to pony up for Emanuel's idea of hosting the international meeting. Comment?
North Chicago Officer Wounded While Investigating Fight
Monday May 28 | via CBS Local
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - Officials are investigating a shooting incident that wounded a City of North Chicago police officer Friday night, according to James Jackson, North Chicago's interim chief of police. Comment?
Human Remains Found at Camp Linked to Missing Man
Sunday May 27 | via NBC Chicago
On Friday, a hiker discovered an abandoned camp site that authorities believe was used by James Nelson, the missing Chicagoan who disappeared while hiking in October 2010. Comment?
Police Investigate Death Of North Chicago Toddler
Saturday May 26 | via CBS Local
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. -For a second time this month, the Lake County Coroner's Office is conducting a death investigation of a small child. Comment?
Editorial: Chicago was sold a bill of NATO goods
Saturday May 26 | via Crain's Chicago Busines
What seems like a good idea at the start can quickly go sour, as anyone who's ever offered to pick up the tab in a crowded bar can attest. Comment?
Friday May 25 | via Cape Cod Times
Nikolas Omerzu of Centerville always wanted to be a Marine and within months of graduating from Barnstable High School, he was one. Comment?
Emanuel talks tough on big parking meter bill
Thursday May 24 | via WGN-TV Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel stuck with the tough talk on Chicago's parking meter deal today, pledging to fight a new bill for $22 million the meter leasing company recently sent the city for lost revenue. Comment?
Panhandlers kicked off Magnificent Mile suing city
Thursday May 24 | via WLS-AM Chicago
A group of nine panhandlers filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against the city, alleging Chicago Police regularly boot them from a ritzy stretch of Michigan Avenue downtown -- a 'whitewashing' that violates their First Amendment rights, they claim. Comment?
Weds. game plan: Public servants
Wednesday May 23 | via WBEZ-FM Chicago
On Wednesday's Afternoon Shift we talk about those people who sacrifice their own career ambitions to serve the public in one capacity or another. Comment?
Mayor thanks Chicagoans after NATO summit
Tuesday May 22 | via ABC7 Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is thanking the city's residents, business owners and community organizations for making the NATO summit a success. Comment?
FOP President Praises Chicago Cops For Work At NATO ...
Tuesday May 22 | via CBS Local
CHICAGO - The head of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is praising his members for the jobs they did over the past few days during the NATO summit. Comment?
Mayor Thanks Commuters for NATO Patience
Tuesday May 22 | via NBC Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel thanks commuters at the CTA Roosevelt stop for their patience while the NATO Summit was in town. Comment?
NATO protesters pack up street show
Tuesday May 22 | via WGN-TV Chicago
David Farr awoke on the ground of a NATO protester camp in Woodlawn on Monday, damp, cold and ready to go home. Comment?
Dawn Patrol: Wheaton soldier dies in Afghanistan
Tuesday May 22 | via Daily Herald
U.S. Army Spc. Samuel Watts participated in a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony in 2009 while he studied at Technology Center of DuPage in Addison. Comment?
Hundreds Of Protesters Depart Chicago While Dwindlin...
Monday May 21 | via CBS Local
CHICAGO - Hundreds of protesters who converged on Chicago for the weekend NATO summit got on buses Monday evening to go home. Comment?
NATO commuting headaches return for rush hour, thoug...
Monday May 21 | via Naperville Sun
A Department of Homeland Security police officer checks a bag of a commuter before she headed into Chicago at the Metra station during the morning commute in Matteson, IL on Monday May 21, 2012. Comment?
Obama on NATO Summit: Leaders 'loved' city
Monday May 21 | via Chicago Sun-Times
Closing out the Chicago NATO Summit, President Barack Obama said Monday "Chicago performed magnificently," encouraged global leaders to shop while they were here, thanked residents who endured traffic jams and said the protestors had a right to demonstrate. Comment?
President Obama: Chicago 'Performed Magnificently' D...
Monday May 21 | via CBS Local
CHICAGO - Ending a two-day meeting of world leaders, President Obama said his hometown "performed magnificently" as a host for the NATO summit. Comment?
Obama thanks Chicago, departs from Soldier Field
Monday May 21 | via ABC7 Chicago
"If you talk to leaders from around the world, they loved the city. Michelle took some of the spouses down to the south side to see the Comer Center where wonderful stuff is being done with early education. Comment?
NATO Summit, Protests Have Downtown Eerily Quiet
Monday May 21 | via CBS Local
Daley Plaza was practically empty on Monday, May 21, 2012, on the second day of the NATO Summit, as many downtown businesses were closed, or encouraging employees to work from home. Comment?