Friday, December 2, 2011

Unemployment falls / Freight train derails / Asleep at the library

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Unemployment rate falls to 8.6%, lowest since March 2009

The unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level since March 2009, when it was 8.5 percent, as employers stepped up hiring in response to the slowly improving economy.

Freight train derailment delays Metra, blocks traffic Freight train derailment delays Metra line

A freight train derailed on a viaduct at 47th Street and Archer Avenue this morning, delaying Metra Heritage Corridor line trains and traffic in the area. No injuries are reported.

House Ethics Committee due to address Jesse Jackson Jr. case today House set to address Jesse Jackson Jr. case

The House Ethics Committee should make a statement about its investigation into whether U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. acted improperly in seeking an appointment to the U.S. Senate.

Unilever to shut Alberto Culver's Melrose Park plant, offices Alberto Culver closing, eliminating 600 jobs

Consumer products maker Unilever PLC is planning to close the Alberto Culver plant outside Chicago, resulting in the layoff of about 600 workers.

McNabb answer for Bears McNabb is safe, smart option for Bears

David Haugh: Of all the valid reasons offered for why the Bears should avoid pursuing released quarterback Donovan McNabb, please resist any relating to McNabb's inability to function in Mike Martz's system.

Message to Emanuel: Black aldermen not happy with remap Black aldermen not happy with city's remap

African-American aldermen have made it clear to Mayor Rahm Emanuel that they are not happy with efforts to redraw the City Council's 50 wards, and some said Thursday that they want him to get involved.

Library no longer throws book at snoozers Library no longer throws book at snoozers

Fall asleep in the Chicago Public Library, someone will nudge you awake. Do it again, they'll show you the door. But drift off in Lombard's cozy library and you can slumber in peace.

Mom troubled by what she learns on Facebook Schmich: Mom troubled by what she learns on Facebook

A discovery presents a question: What should parents tell other parents?

If you steal this steak, at least have the decency to make a nice sauce Kass: If you're stealing a steak, try this sauce

A list of the 10 most shoplifted items was compiled the other day by America's retailers, and most of them were to be expected.


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