World & Nation
When John H.
June 11, 2006
Cook County’s chief executive, who had a stroke more than three months ago, dropped his reelection bid and will retire July 31, according to a letter his office released Friday.
July 1, 2006
Each year in the United States, according to the U.S.
Oct. 6, 2008
Television
State-of-the-art at its 1914 opening, it was woefully antiquated. It was home to TV’s ‘ER.’
Dec. 13, 2002
As upcoming races show, the power of incumbency is often magnified by a relative’s time in office.
Feb. 11, 2007
Three Chicago police officers were injured and a suspect killed in a shootout following a foot chase through a dimly lit courtyard on the city’s west side, authorities said.
March 15, 2016
Entertainment & Arts
While legions of Oprah fans have endured endless lines hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen of Talk before her long-running show ends, police say a Canadian man endured a self-administered beating -- and a night in jail -- for the same privilege.
Jan. 16, 2019
An Arkansas man visiting Chicago was shot and killed early Thursday by a man he had asked for directions, according to police and local media reports.
Oct. 17, 2013
California
When someone mistook him for a resident at UCLA Medical Center, he didn’t correct them.
Aug. 7, 2019
Arkansas man killed in Chicago after asking for directions, police say