Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Quake felt / Near-record warmth / Haugh on Emery

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'Very minor' quake hits near McHenry
Epicenter of small quake in McHenry County

A minor earthquake hit near northwest suburban McHenry last night, sending tiny tremors across the northern suburbs of Chicago. It registered a relatively small 2.4-magnitude.

Mexico promises increased efforts to return border-crossing fugitives Watchdog: Mexico promises to help return fugitives

Mexico's top diplomat in the United States has vowed that his government will redouble efforts to apprehend the growing numbers of criminal suspects who escape across America's borders.
Switchyard equipment may be culprit in Byron nuclear plant power failure Byron nuclear plant glitch under investigation

Officials are investigating the events surrounding a power failure at the Byron nuclear reactor, where steam was vented to reduce pressure after it shut down.
Blizzard? Chicago flirts with record warmth Chicago area flirts with record warmth

Just ahead of the one-year anniversary the blizzard that paralyzed the Chicago area, temperatures today will flirt with 60 and maybe even hit a new record. >> Skilling's forecast
Number of asset-poor Americans rising Number of asset-poor Americans rising

A new study shows that 27 percent of households do not have enough money tucked away to cover three months of basic expenses.
Oscar nominees take a look back with 'New Nostalgia' Oscar nominees take a look back with 'New Nostalgia'

Unlike the Old Nostalgia (gauzy, soft-headed), and despite notable exceptions ("The Help," "My Week With Marilyn"), the New Nostalgia is not cheap or content to be dew-eyed and sentimental.

Save us from the politics of science Byrne: Save us from the politics of science

Science should be kept free of political and ideological groupthink, the kind that is muddying important issues such as climate change.
Chicago water sampling shows high levels of lead Chicago water sampling shows high levels of lead

In a new round of water testing by the EPA, half of the 29 Chicago homes visited yielded at least one sample containing more than 15 parts per billion of lead.
Judge Emery's substance, not his style Haugh: Judge Emery's substance, not his style

If he gets right players for Bears, it will be funny how fascinating Phil Emery suddenly becomes
Making the burden of childhood obesity all the more heavy Opinion: The heavy burden of childhood obesity

When a Georgia health care organization recently launched a series of childhood anti-obesity ads, they didn't anticipate a backlash.
Liquor, wine continue to take share from beer sales Liquor, wine sales continue to gain on beer

Though beer is still the country's best-selling alcoholic beverage, more Americans are finding that suds are somewhat flat.

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