Articles filed under Chicago
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General Growth mall lost to foreclosure by CitigroupMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - A General Growth Properties Inc. shopping mall in Gretna, Louisiana, is being foreclosed on by lender Citigroup Inc. after the shopping-mall owner failed to repay a $95 ...
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Mayer Brown to cut 55 lawyers, staffMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Mayer Brown LLP, the Chicago-based firm of 1,800 lawyers, plans to cut 55 employees in its London office, including both lawyers and support staff. The firings are part ...
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Hundreds protest bailoutsMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Several hundred workers have protested outside Chicago-area financial institutions, calling for an end to corporate bailouts. The Service Employees International Union o...
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State court: Pardon doesn't mean clean slateMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that gubernatorial pardons based on convicts' innocence do not automatically clear their criminal record -- a decision some att...
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House pledges funds for possible Olympic lossesMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House has voted to pledge up to $250 million to Chicago for any potential losses it may incur if the city hosts the 2016 Olympic Games. Suppo...
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Track disrepair cause CTA trains to move slowerMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Despite the repair of dozens of miles of track, more Chicago Transit Authority trains are operating at lower speeds over more track. According to CTA officials, about 19...
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Chicago reacts to news of IOC revenue dealMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago Olympic organizers are focused on showcasing their bid to the International Olympic Committee amid news that the IOC could end a revenue-sharing deal with the U....
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Streets around potential Olympic site repavedMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - When members of an International Olympic Committee team arrives next month to scrutinize Chicago's suitability to host the 2016 Games they will find a smooth roadway rin...
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Chicago area gains nearly 73,000 peopleMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago and its suburbs have been home to some of the largest and fastest-growing areas of the country, according to Census data released Thursday. The Chicago metropoli...
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Quigley heads to Washington after primary winMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Congressional hopeful Mike Quigley took his first steps toward assuming Illinois' 5th District congressional seat on Tuesday, traveling to Washington for ...