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November 2007
- Macy's Vows to Revive Chicago Flagship
  
  Chicago Tribune | Nov 19, 07 10:44 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Macy's is changing course to revive Chicago's former Marshall Field's, a downtown fixture that was struggling when Macy's took over last year and has only done worse since, the Chicago Tribune reports. The solution? A $10-million, three-year plan to draw new shoppers into a 139-year-old institution they may have considered stuffy or overpriced. More »
- Palatial Design, Modest Price
  
  Chicago Tribune | Nov 4, 07 10:33 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Students of urban design should take a lesson from a new condominium development in Chicago's northern suburbs, the Chicago Tribune' s architectural critic Blair Kamin says. Its three 20-story buildings in Skokie not only "create an instant skyline for a suburb that doesn't have one," they use Lego-like layers of glass and aluminum to create "an ever-shifting profile that unfolds with cinematic theatricality." More »
- Christmas Carol Arms Race Hits Chicago Radio
  
  Chicago Tribune | Nov 2, 07 3:19 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apparently not content to subject listeners to "The Little Drummer Boy" in the traditional Thanksgiving-to-Christmas window, two Chicago radio stations switched to the all-fa-la-la-la-la, all-the-time holiday format today. The move is both the latest volley in a hot rivalry and a repeat of a strategy that paid off in ratings a year ago, the Chicago Tribune reports. More »
October 2007
- Marathoner Who Died Was Hauled to Wrong ER
  
  Chicago Sun-Times | Oct 24, 07 11:05 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Earlier this month at the sweltering Chicago Marathon, the ambulance transporting the runner who died got lost, had to get directions from another ambulance, and eventually ended up in the wrong emergency room. The man was in full cardiac arrest when the ambulance arrived on the scene and was, according to one official, unresponsive the entire time, reports the Chicago Sun-Times . More »
- Heart Condition Blamed for Marathon Death
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 8, 07 4:27 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The 35-year-old police officer who died during yesterday's Chicago Marathon succumbed to a pre-existing heart condition, not the record heat, his autopsy has revealed. Chad Schieber of Midland, Mich., suffered from mitral valve prolapse, the Chicago Tribune reports. The marathon was canceled after 3½ hours when high temperatures raised fears about the runners' safety. More »
- Man Dies in Sun-Scorched Marathon
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 7, 07 11:26 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A 35-year-old man competing in the Chicago Marathon collapsed on the course and died yesterday, an apparent victim of record temperatures that topped out around 88 degrees. Officials called off the race at 11:30 a.m., with thousands still running and some complaining about a lack of water available along the way, the Chicago Tribune reports. More »
- Chicago's Olympic Bid Faltering, US Chairman Says
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 4, 07 6:34 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics is falling behind its main foreign rivals, the chairman of the US Olympic Committee said today. The Chicago Tribune reports that Peter Ueberroth, who captained Los Angeles' 1984 Games, puts Chicago's effort fourth among cities vying for the 2016 Olympics, behind Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo. More »
- Chicago's Top 10 Contributions to Science
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 4, 07 4:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - It's not all about heavy winds and deep-dish pizza. A bevy of scientists picked Chicago's 10 most important scientific achievements as a part of a week promoting science: World's first controlled nuclear reaction Invention of the cell phone Development of hormone treatments for prostate and breast cancer More »
September 2007
- Calatrava Unveils Designs for Chicago Spire Interiors
  
  Chicago Tribune | Sep 30, 07 6:55 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Taking a page from Frank Lloyd Wright's book, architect Santiago Calatrava has created a '"total design" for his Chicago Spire, which will be the the world's tallest residential building upon completion. Unlike Wright, who could be downright dictatorial about what furniture would be placed in his houses (and where), Calatrava's interior designs are mere suggestions. More »
- Windy City Finance Biz Lures New Yorkers
  
  Chicago Tribune | Sep 23, 07 2:51 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If a Chicago-based hedge fund goes public, can it relocate East Coast talent to the Windy City? Citadel Investment Group, which is signaling interest in an IPO, says many New Yorkers fall in love with the city. Yet some still give it the cold shoulder: "A lot of people in New York still believe anything west of the Hudson [River] is the wilderness," says one exec. More »
- Chicago Throws Hat Into Ring(s)
  
  Chicago Tribune | Sep 14, 07 12:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Chicago and six other cities kicked off the competition for the 2016 Olympics yesterday by filing official applications to play host to the Games. The other candidates are 1964 Summer Olympics host Tokyo; Rio de Janeiro; Prague; Madrid; Doha, Qatar; and Baku, Azerbaijan. Chicago is likely to be among the finalists when they're announced in June, the Chicago Tribune reports. More »
August 2007
- 10 Modern Chicago Masterpieces
  
  Chicago Magazine | Aug 28, 07 9:34 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In a city known for its early 20th Century buildings, Chicago Magazine names 10 early 21st Century masterpieces, boasting that these structures make Chicago "a global epicenter of architecture." GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER (2006) John Ronan Architects, 7200 South Ingleside Avenue STATE STREET VILLAGE (2003) Murphy/Jahn Architects, 3301 South State St. JAY PRITZKER MUSIC PAVILION (2004) Frank Gehry, architect, Millennium Park More »
- Shareholders OK Tribune Takeover
  
  Bloomberg | Aug 21, 07 1:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Tribune Co.’s shareholders approved Sam Zell's $8.2 billion takeover today, nudging the publisher one step closer to private ownership. But some analysts remain skeptical that the deal will go through as planned—the company’s declining profitability since the April announcement has triggered speculation that the 26% premium Zell offered is outdated. More »
- Trib Deal Could Come Undone
  
  New York Times | Aug 20, 07 3:21 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Tribune Company’s shareholders are meeting tomorrow to approve Sam Zell’s $8.2 billion takeover, but whispers persist on Wall Street that the deal will crumble. A disappointing stock price, concerns about the fading newspaper business, and a sagging credit market have convinced some analysts that Zell’s offer of $34 a share will be lowered to ease the company’s debt. More »
- Hot for Those Chicago Dawgs
  
  Travel Leisure | Aug 13, 07 6:06 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hot dogs may be cheap, but they're rich in flavor—and history. Travel + Leisure visits the birthplace of the tubesteak and clues you in to the seven best spots for all breeds of dog: The classic: Murphy's Red Hots The classic with an accent: Hot Doug's The classic with car service: Superdawg Drive-in More »
- Candidates Face Liberal Bloggers
  
  Associated Press | Aug 4, 07 5:32 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Political campaigning took another step into the blogosphere today as Democratic presidential hopefuls vied for the support of the netroots community at the Yearly Kos convention in Chicago. Seven of the eight candidates answered sometimes-testy questions from what the AP called "powerful and polarizing liberal bloggers." More »
- Muslim Donut Franchisee Fights Pork
  
  Chicago Tribune | Aug 1, 07 4:49 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The owner of two Chicago-area Dunkin' Donuts is locked in a legal dispute with the company over conflicts between his religious beliefs and his breakfast menu, the Chicago Tribune reports. A franchisee since 1979, Walid Elkhatib has never served pork products; it wasn't until 2002 that Dunkin' Donuts insisted he toe the line or lose stores. More »
July 2007
- Mouth Cancer Strikes Top Chicago Chef
  
  Chicago Tribune | Jul 24, 07 10:38 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Award-winning Chicago chef Grant Achatz, owner and head chef of top-rated restaurant Alinea, has a squamous cell carcinoma in his mouth, he announced yesterday. While doctors believe his long-term prognosis is good, it is possible that the chemotherapy necessary to treat the cancer will deprive Achatz of his sense of taste. More »
- Prosecutor Flunks Scooter Test
  
  Chicago Tribune | Jul 20, 07 9:58 AM CDT