Chicago Public Radio - Metro Desk

Real-Estate Magnate Backed Harold Washington

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicago is mourning the loss of a real-estate magnate who used his wealth to help build African American political power.

Police Fatally Shoot West Side Teen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Authorities say a Chicago police officer shot and killed a 16-year-old in the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood during a foot chase Thursday night. We report from our West Side bureau.

A Renaissance Man of Chicago’s South Side

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicagoans are remembering a veritable renaissance man who died Thursday.

Gary native Karl Malden Dies at 97

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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For the second time in less than a week, a Hollywood legend with ties to Gary, Indiana has died in Los Angeles. Academy Award winner Karl Malden passed away Wednesday at 97 years old.

United Computer Problems Fixed at O'Hare

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

United Airlines' computers are back up and running at O'Hare International Airport, slowly easing long lines of passengers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

United Still Recoving From Early Morning Computer Glitch

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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At Chicago’s O’Hare airport, United Airlines continues to play catch-up after a computer glitch delayed and cancelled flights.

Crown Point May Be Ready to Accept Dillinger

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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One of the summer’s biggest movies opens nationwide today. Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp as outlaw John Dillinger. Parts of the movie were filmed last year in Crown Point, Indiana, about 45-minutes south of Chicago. For years, residents of Crown Point wanted nothing to do with Dillinger because of his escape from the jail there and the allegation that he murdered a local police officer. It seems the movie may be softening that stance but not for everyone.

Indiana Avoids Shutdown

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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With not much time to spare, the state of Indiana has a new two-year budget. Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill into law before the midnight deadline.

U.S. Housing Department Wants More Money to Stop Discrimination

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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The federal housing department is asking for more money from Congress to fight discrimination.

Woman Caught Bringing Gun Into Courthouse

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Beecher woman was being held on $100,000 bond after being arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded handgun into a Cook County courthouse in downtown Chicago.