United dragging video is another public relations nightmare for Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Several minutes after a passenger recorded a video watched around the world that showed security officers dragging another passenger off an overbooked United Express flight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, a smaller snippet of video showed an even more troubling scene. There stood the passenger who had been dragged on his back [...]

By |2017-04-24T09:50:01-04:00Thursday, April 13, 2017|

Prostate cancer tests are now OK with panel, with caveats

CHICAGO (AP) — An influential government advisory panel is dropping its opposition to routine prostate cancer screening in favor of letting men decide for themselves after talking with their doctor. The new draft guidelines released Tuesday echo those of several leading medical groups, but they don’t make the decision any easier for men: With their [...]

By |2017-04-24T09:50:02-04:00Thursday, April 13, 2017|

Bacon, soda and too few nuts tied to big portion of deaths

CHICAGO (AP) — Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts? These are among food habits that new research links with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes. Overeating or not eating enough of the 10 foods and nutrients contributes to nearly half of U.S. deaths from these causes, the study suggests. “Good” foods that were under-eaten [...]

By |2017-04-24T09:52:27-04:00Thursday, March 9, 2017|

Anti-violence options for federal authorities are limited despite President Trump tweets

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump is again taking notice of the homicide count in Chicago, indicating that he’s ready to “send in the Feds” if the city can’t reduce its homicide figures. Trump tweeted Tuesday night: “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible ‘carnage’ going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24 [...]

By |2017-01-30T12:32:31-05:00Friday, January 27, 2017|

Restaurants: The next front for the immigration debate?

CHICAGO — The national debate over immigration policy could be coming to a diner near you. From down-home delis to upscale bistros, dozens of restaurants nationwide are seeking “sanctuary” status, a designation owners hope will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry and tone down fiery rhetoric sparked by the presidential campaign. First inspired by [...]

By |2017-04-24T09:55:16-04:00Friday, January 27, 2017|

Obama racial legacy: Pride, promise, regret – and deep rift

CHICAGO (AP) — He entered the White House a living symbol, breaking a color line that stood for 220 years. Barack Obama took office, and race immediately became a focal point in a way that was unprecedented in American history. No matter his accomplishments, he seemed destined to be remembered foremost as the first black [...]

By |2017-04-24T09:56:58-04:00Friday, January 6, 2017|

Trump’s election triggers flood of immigration questions

CHICAGO (AP) — Immigration hotlines are buzzing. Legal clinics are seeing an influx of clients. Public schools are fielding frantic questions from parents and students. Since the election, Donald Trump’s tough talk on immigration has stirred anxiety nationwide among immigrants regardless of legal status. They are turning to lawyers, schools, advocacy groups and congressional offices [...]

By |2017-04-24T10:01:05-04:00Tuesday, November 22, 2016|
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