Monday, August 29, 2011

Irene’s costly toll / Protesters target Chicago / Media gender bias

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Irene: $7 billion in damage and 'it's not over'
Irene: $7 billion in damage and 'it's not over'

The storm that had been Hurricane Irene crossed into Canada overnight but wasn't yet through with the U.S., where the system's deluge is causing devastating floods. >> Photos

Activists plan protests at G8 and NATO summits in Chicago Activists plan protests at G8, NATO in Chicago

Activists are planning massive demonstrations to coincide with the G8 and NATO summits in Chicago scheduled for spring 2012, with crowds of protesters likely to reach "tens of thousands," organizers said.
Bears' Briggs wants raise not trade Briggs vows contract won't be distraction

Lance Briggs emphasized he won't immediately seek a trade. "I am not asking to be traded, nor do I want to be traded," Briggs said. "I love it here. I am a Chicago Bear."
Swiss audiences stand as Muti, CSO deliver Swiss audience stands as Muti, CSO deliver

On Sunday the orchestra traveled to Lucerne for two concerts at that scenic Swiss city's music festival.
In America's pantheon: King in word and stone Krauthammer: King etched In America's pantheon

In the heart of the nation's capital, Martin Luther King, Jr., takes his place in the American pantheon, the only non-president to be so honored.
Brown Line renovations already need repairs Brown Line renovations already need repairs

Wood platforms at many stations are deteriorating at a rapid pace.
Film not kind to Bears' receivers Pompei: Film not kind to Bears' receivers

After a closer inspection of the Bears' performance in their exhibition game against the Titans on Saturday, we should give a number of players a hand.
'Miss Representation' film addresses negative media images of women Trice: Film addresses negative media images of women

You see scantily clad women behaving badly in television reality shows and barely dressed female newscasters showing a lot of leg and boobage.

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