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Latest Unemployment Numbers Bad for Chicago Area, But There May Be Reason for Hope

The latest Chicago-area unemployment numbers are high, but there may be reason for hope.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by City Room

Charter School Debate Heats Up in South Chicago

Some parents don't want LEARN at Thorp Elementary. Others see it as choice.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Michael Puente

Permit Hearing for U.S. Steel

Environment officials are in the final stages of issuing a new permit to U.S. Steel in Gary, Indiana.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Michael Puente

Hyatt Ranks Low for Workplace Safety

The Chicago-based hotel chain is getting poor marks in a new national study.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Park District Picks Grant Park Designer

The Chicago Park District says it's picked an architect for the planned redesign of northern Grant Park.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Kate Gardiner

Untangling Mortgage Fraud in Chicago Condo Buildings

Angela Maurello of the Community Investment Corporation explains the different kinds of mortgage fraud that are happening to condo owners in Chicago.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Ashley Gross

Condo Owners Struggle to Salvage an Almost-Empty Building

A couple of condo owners in Washington Park are pursuing a creative strategy for turning their building around after many of their neighbors went into foreclosure.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Ashley Gross

Police Continue Scott Investigation Despite Suicide Ruling

Police Chief Jody Weis calls it a death investigation.

Posted on 11.17.2009 by Natalie Moore

Chicagoans React to Michael Scott's Death

Civic leader remembered for his commitment to schoolchildren, city.

Posted on 11.16.2009 by Linda Lutton

Village ends opposition to O'Hare expansion

The city of Chicago says it will settle its ongoing lawsuit with northwestern suburb Bensenville and make way for an O'Hare International Airport expansion.

Posted on 11.16.2009 by City Room and the Associated Press