Chicago Public Radio - Metro Desk

White Sox Decline Option - Jermaine Dye Hits Free Agent Market

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent. Dye will get a buyout of $950,000 instead of $12 million he could have gotten in salary next season.

Great Lakes Naval Base Has Yet to Receive H1N1 Vaccines

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Indiana Gov: Cut Spending

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Indiana’s governor is ordering all state agencies to cut spending by an additional 5 percent.

This comes as revenues fell well short of projections.

Local Mosques Have Been Targeted After Fort Hood Shootings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Steel Prepares For Tighter Requirements

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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U.S. Steel Corporation in Gary may soon have to abide by stricter rules when it comes to the amount of pollution it dumps into Lake Michigan.

Teamster Strike for Health Care Ends with Deal

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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A 10-week-old strike by toolmakers on Chicago’s Southwest Side is ending in what their union is calling a victory.

No Election, No Booze Either in Lake County, Indiana

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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There are no polls open today in Lake County, Indiana, but alcohol sales are still being restricted.

New Law Helps Illinois Renters in Foreclosure Limbo

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Illinois renters now have a bit of relief if their buildings go into foreclosure.

Latinos Seek Control of Second Federal Savings

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicago is home to one of the largest concentrations of Latinos in the United States. But of the 15 minority designated banks in Illinois, none are controlled by Latinos. Some say Second Federal Savings in Chicago’s Little Village may be in the best position to become the city’s first Latino controlled bank. Such a designation could help shore up Second Federal’s bottom line. A grassroots effort is underway to turn the savings and loan into a minority-runed institution but it’s been a slow process.

One-on-One with Mayor Richard Daley

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Eight Forty-Eight's Alison Cuddy talks to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley about city violence, his approval rating and high unemployment. Mayor Daley began by sharing his thoughts on how the global financial trouble affects local government.