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Human Waste in the Developing World

Posted 10.10.08 by Becky Vlamis

We might not like to think about it, but human waste doesn't magically disappear once the toilet is flushed. In developed countries, it's filtered through a complex sewage system. But in some developing countries that lack proper infrastructure, human excrement poses enormous public health challenges. Jerome McDonnell talks with Rose George, author of the book The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters.

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Judge To Rule Soon On Early Voting Case

Issue to be settled by Monday.

Posted on 10.11.2008 by Michael Puente

Blaming Cook County Judges

Opposing attorneys and a federal judge are all pointing the finger at Cook County Judges for overcrowding at the jail.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

CTA Partners with I-Go

Train riders can use their transit cards to rent a car.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by City Room

Illinois Attorney General Backs Sheriff's Eviction Moratorium

Illinois' Attorney General says the Cook County Sheriff is upholding state law with his eviction moratorium.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by Mike Rhee

Daley Announces Parts of Budget Plan

Chicago Mayor Daley reveals some of his budget plans.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by Tasha Flournoy

Mayor Daley Wants Cook County Assessor to Give Homeowners Some Tax Relief

Election officials want tax relief for Chicago residents.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by Tasha Flournoy

Local Boat Manufacturer Plans Lay-offs

Lake Forest-based Brunswick struggles in a tough economy.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by Susie An

Hardy Chicago Marathoners Give the Race Another Go

High heat and water shortages ruined last year’s race for some participants.

Posted on 10.10.2008 by City Room

Police Investigators Claim Better Efficiency

A new report from the office that looks into allegations of Chicago police misconduct.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by Mike Rhee

Riders Respond to CTA's Fare Hike Proposal

CTA riders respond to the agency's most recent fare hike proposal.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by Mike Rhee

Marathon Organizers to Step-Up Safety

Event planners put more water stations, volunteers and medical personnel on the course.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by City Room

Daley Wants Tax Relief for Homeowners

The mayor is calling for tax relief for Chicago homeowners.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by Tasha Flournoy

CTA President Proposes Fare Increase

The Chicago Transit Authority considers a fare hike for next year.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by Mike Rhee

CTA Chief Proposes Fare Hikes

Ron Huberman lays out his budget plan.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by City Room

Bulls Open Preseason, Look to Bounce Back

Derrick Rose makes his Bulls' debut at the United Center Thursday night.

Posted on 10.9.2008 by Ammad Omar

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Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan

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Euro-zone chiefs meet to coordinate on meltdown

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