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Feb

Hutchinson expected to drop out, endorse Kelly

Label: World

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson dropped out of the 2nd District special Democratic primary today and endorsed former state Rep. Robin...

Cuomo Bucks Tide With Bill to Lift Abortion Limits

Label: Health

ALBANY — Bucking a trend in which states have been seeking to restrict abortion, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is putting the finishing touches on legislation that would guarantee women in New York the right to late-term abortions when their health is in danger or the fetus is not viable. Mr. Cuomo, seeking to deliver on a promise he made in his recent State of the State address, would rewrite a law...

Daley turns focus toward Gary

Label: Business

Richard M. Daley has kept a low profile since leaving office in 2011.That doesn't mean he has lost interest in urban issues....

Feb

Off-duty Chicago police officer dies in SUV rollover on Skyway

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Chicago Tribune reporter Peter Nickeas recaps Friday night's...

Livestrong Tattoos as Reminder of Personal Connections, Not Tarnished Brand

Label: Health

As Jax Mariash went under the tattoo needle to have “Livestrong” emblazoned on her wrist in bold black letters, she did not think about Lance Armstrong or doping allegations, but rather the 10 people affected by cancer she wanted to commemorate in ink. It was Jan. 22, 2010, exactly a year since the disease had taken the life of her stepfather. After years of wearing yellow Livestrong wristbands, she...

Illinois corporate tax credits swelled to $161 million 2011

Label: Business

When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select...

Feb

Ship passengers describe 'filth,' 'stench,' 'freaking out'

Label: World

MOBILE, Ala.— Thousands...

Fat Dad: Baking for Love

Label: Health

Fat DadDawn Lerman writes about growing up with a fat dad.My grandmother Beauty always told me that the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach, and by the look of pure delight on my dad’s face when he ate a piece of warm, homemade chocolate cake, or bit into a just-baked crispy cookie, I grew to believe this was true. I had no doubt that when the time came, and I liked a boy, that a batch of...